Some enthusiasts go gaga over wagons while others find them pretty lame. Regardless of what you may wish though, Audi has let it out that the next-generation RS4 will make it to production but ONLY in avant form.
And this isn't just a rumor that's been floating around, this has been quoted from the boss of Audi's exclusive Quattro division. We think he knows best in this kind of situation.
According to Stephan Riel, the company's research is showing a lacking market for a high-end performance sedan while the wagon variant shows stronger demand.
That said, is this the BEST news you've heard all day or did this just ruin your weekend?
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Audi is turning back the clock for the next generation of RS-badged A4s by restricting the new RS4 to a five-door Avant bodystyle only.
The reasons are threefold: hot Avant models have historically outsold saloon versions, the S5 Sportback offers a performance four-door alternative and the market is moving away from hot four-doors.
“We will continue with the RS4 Avant, which has traditionally accounted for the majority of European sales,” says the boss of Audi’s quattro division, Stephan Riel, "but our research suggests the market for a saloon version is now rather limited..."
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