A New Audi Off-Road Wagon Is Coming to AmericaaudiEven as Audi continues to expand its SUV offerings, the brand isn't giving up on the longroof form factor that's become woven into the fabric of its heritage, with the new A6 Allroad being the latest case in point. And at a time when wagons are on the verge of extinction here, Audi has announced that it's bringing the new Allroad to the U.S.More rugged and better-looking than ever, the 2027 Allroad is based on the sixth-generation A6 that went on sale in 2026. Audi didn't hold back in making its latest alternative to the common crossover even cooler and more capable, thanks in part to the brand's signature Quattro AWD capability.audiOff-Road Wagon AwesomenessTo get it dirt-ready, Audi has fitted the A6 Allroad with several hardware and styling upgrades over the standard A6 Avant wagon sold overseas. Adaptive air suspension raises ground clearance by about 1.3 inches in normal drive modes, while Offroad and Offroad+ add another 0.6 inch; total height adjustment range is about 2.2 inches.AdvertisementAdvertisementAvailable four-wheel steering improves agility on pavement and around trail obstacles, helped by a more firmly mounted steering rack for better responsiveness and feedback. Wheels measuring 19, 20, or 21 inches are offered, all with wider rims than before to increase the tire contact patch. Interestingly, the 21-inch wheel comes with a performance tire meant to enhance cornering grip, though that specification may change for the United States.Likewise, powertrain details remain unclear so far for the model that will eventually arrive here. In Europe, it gets a 3.0-liter turbodiesel V-6, which almost certainly won't make it under the hood of the U.S. model. Also unlikely is the available plug-in hybrid built around a turbocharged 2.0-liter I-4 making 362 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque and using a 25.9-kWh battery that supplies around 30 to 40 miles of electric-only range.A version of Audi's updated turbocharged 3.0-liter gas V-6, now rated at 362 hp and 406 lb-ft in the 2026 A6 sedan, seems the most likely engine for the Allroad that will arrive in the U.S. Regardless of powertrain, Audi's Quattro AWD will be standard.audiSpace beneath the power-operated tailgate also remains to be determined, but will likely improve slightly from the 30.0 cubic feet standard and 69.5 total cubic feet with the seats folded that was offered by the outgoing A6 Allroad. Expect a 40:20:40 split-folding second row and available cargo-management hardware such as rails, anchors, and tensioning straps.Wide and WickedInside, the A6 Allroad shares technology and luxury features with the standard A6, including a 14.5-inch touchscreen and available four-zone climate control and massaging seats. The infotainment can show off-road data such as pitch and roll angles.AdvertisementAdvertisementOutside, it bulks up significantly. Rather than simply adding black plastic wheel-arch cladding, Audi gives the A6 Allroad different sheetmetal, widening the body by almost 4.4 inches compared to the A6 Avant and 3.3 inches compared to the old A6 Allroad. Functional vertical air vents behind the front wheels emphasize that width.audiAn Allroad-specific pattern also adorns the huge grille and inlets beside it. The front and rear bumpers are also reworked for a rugged look, with serrated trim decorating the rocker panel. Black roof rails and exterior trim add to the A6 Allroad's surprisingly menacing presence.An Uberwagon Preview?That type of presence could preview another upcoming Audi wagon: the RS6 Avant. Call it a hunch, but we wouldn't be surprised if a super-sporty version of the A6 Allroad gets an even buffer wide-body treatment. Further broadening and lowering the stance would not only make the future RS6 look straight-up mean, it'd allow for a wider track to lean on during hard cornering.audiAlthough Audi hasn't said anything about a next-generation RS6, it did confirm that the A6 Allroad will go on sale in the United States in 2027. Many market specifics remain unknown, but the fact that a new wagon is coming to America—let alone one as rad as the new A6 Allroad—is reason enough to celebrate. Keep 'em coming, Audi.Photo credit: audiPhoto credit: audiAdvertisementAdvertisementPhoto credit: audiPhoto credit: audiPhoto credit: audiPhoto credit: audiAdvertisementAdvertisementPhoto credit: audiPhoto credit: audiPhoto credit: audiPhoto credit: audiAdvertisementAdvertisementPhoto credit: audiPhoto credit: audiPhoto credit: audiPhoto credit: audiAdvertisementAdvertisement
