Audi is evaluating whether additional station wagons from its European lineup could be introduced in the United States, expanding beyond the RS6 Avant and the planned arrival of the new A6 Allroad. The company has not identified a specific next model, and any decision will depend on whether expected demand can support a business case.
Audi of America senior vice president of product management Filip Brabec told Road & Track that the company wants to offer more than a conventional mix of sport utility vehicles and sedans. He said Audi continues to examine which other wagons could make sense for the US market, following the launch of the RS6 Avant.
Audi currently sells loveral wagon models in Europe that are not offered in the United States. The range includes the A5 Avant, S5 Avant, RS5 Avant, and the electric A6 Avant e-tron. Brabec did not name any of these models as confirmed candidates, but they form the group of existing products Audi could assess for a possible American launch.
The A5 Avant may be a logical model to consider because Audi previously sold the A4 Avant in the United States. Higher-performance versions such as the S5 Avant or RS5 Avant could also sit below the RS6 Avant in the lineup, though the company has not announced plans to bring either model to America.
Brabec indicated that the final decision will come down to sales potential. According to him, wagon demand is stronger in certain parts of the United States, especially regions associated with outdoor activities and areas that regularly experience poor weather. Those local patterns could influence which products Audi believes are commercially viable.
New York City was also identified as a market where wagons attract interest for a different reason. Brabec said crossovers and SUVs can face additional parking charges, while wagons may avoid those fees. That allows buyers to obtain cargo space comparable to an SUV without necessarily paying the same monthly parking premium.
Audi’s review comes as wagons show signs of a limited comeback in the United States after a long decline. BMW has brought the M5 Touring to the country, while Mercedes offers the E450 All-Terrain and E53 Hybrid. Volvo has left the segment, although it is reportedly considering a midsize wagon for 2028.
For Audi, the next step is not yet tied to a named product or launch timetable. The company is weighing the appeal of its European wagons against expected US sales, while the RS6 Avant and upcoming A6 Allroad provide evidence of its current commitment to the body style. Whether the A5, S5, RS5, or A6 Avant e-tron follows will depend on Audi finding enough demand to justify the move.
