Next-generation Audi RS6 Avant to launch in the USA, report says

Audi of America expects to retain the RS6 Avant in the U.S. market following its generational update. Philip Brabez, Senior Vice President of Product Management at Audi of America, linked the model’s U.S. availability to its continued presence in the global lineup: if the new RS6 Avant launches worldwide, it will also be brought to the USA.

According to Brabez, the current RS6 Avant has surpassed the company’s internal sales expectations. This success has made its successor a priority for Audi’s American division. The exact timing of the premiere and the start of sales has not yet been announced.

The technical specifications of the next RS6 Avant have also not been officially confirmed. The wagon is expected to feature a plug-in hybrid powertrain with a gasoline V8 engine. Among the possible solutions is a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged engine, which in this model could produce around 740 horsepower. A variant with a 2.9-liter V6 and a hybrid system has also been mentioned. The powertrain is expected to be paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel-drive system with electronic torque distribution.

Audi is also exploring the possibility of bringing the new RS5 Avant to the USA. Brabez stated that the company sees market potential for this model, but the decision is still under review and no announcement is expected soon.