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Audi has introduced the new S5 Avant, a high-performance wagon with a 3.0-liter V-6 engine and mild-hybrid setup, producing 362 horsepower. The S5 Avant features a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and Quattro all-wheel drive. Despite its enhancements and increased size, the S5 Avant will not be available in the US, though the A5/S5 Sedan will be.
A 2020 Audi RS6 Avant with 1,100 horsepower, all-wheel drive, and eye-catching modifications is up for sale in the UK. The car features massive turbos popping out of the hood, a unique exhaust setup, and a refined interior. While not likely importable to the U.S. due to being right-hand drive and non-compliant with emissions laws, it presents a tempting opportunity for enthusiasts with a penchant for high-performance wagons.
The Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo, a wagon with SUV-like styling due to cladding and a slight lift, can be easily modified to remove the cladding, resulting in a sleek and sporty look. With just a few alignment pins to fill in, the wagon's unique bumper designs and side skirts can be retained, and the adjustable air suspension allows for easy adjustment of the ride height. This modification offers a solution for those who prefer a more traditional wagon appearance for the electric longroof.
Volkswagen introduces the ID.7 Tourer, its first electric wagon with a range of up to 425 miles, fast charging capabilities, and spacious storage. The wagon features a single-motor setup delivering 282 horsepower and 402 pound-feet of torque, along with optional ChatGPT functionality and a panoramic sunroof. While not available in the U.S., the ID.7 Tourer showcases Volkswagen's commitment to offering new wagons, catering to European tastes and preferences.
BMW is introducing its first all-electric luxury wagon, the i5 Touring, with up to 348 miles WLTP range, featuring two versions: the eDrive40 and M60 xDrive, with a 81.2 kWh battery, advanced technology, and spacious storage. The model will initially be available in Europe and Japan, with plans to expand to other markets in 2024, but it will not be offered in the US.
Audi has unveiled the RS6 Avant GT, a special edition model with 621 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque from its twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine. Limited to 660 units, the GT features carbon fiber components, a unique carbon fiber hood, motorsport-inspired double wing, and a distinctive interior with heavily bolstered seats. Equipped with an eight-speed Tiptronic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive, the GT boasts a 0-62 mph time of 3.3 seconds and a top speed of 190 mph. Pricing starts at €219,355 in Germany and £176,975 in the United Kingdom.
BMW has confirmed the upcoming release of the M5 Touring, a high-performance wagon that will compete with the Audi RS6, Mercedes-AMG E63 S Wagon, and Porsche Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo. The M5 Touring will be the fastest M-car ever and is expected to use a hybrid drive system similar to the XM Label Red super-SUV, making it the fastest grocery-getter on the planet. The camouflaged shots reveal an aggressive design with quad exhausts and a staggered wheel and tire setup. Testing of the M5 Touring prototypes will begin soon, including at the Nürburgring Nordschleife.
BMW has confirmed the upcoming release of the G99 M5 Touring, an electrified all-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid wagon. While details about the powertrain are still speculative, it is expected to feature a version of the 4.4-liter S68 hot-vee twin-turbocharged V8 found in the plug-in hybrid XM. The weight of high-output plug-in hybrids is a concern for performance, but BMW claims the new M5 Touring will offer "uncompromising long-distance comfort." The interior is expected to resemble the regular 5 Series, with added M features and advanced technology. There is a possibility that the G99 M5 Touring will be available in the United States to compete with other muscle wagons like the Audi RS6 Avant and Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo.
BMW has confirmed that the new M5 will be a hybrid and a touring version of the car will be produced. The wagon version of the M5 may not be sold in the United States. BMW has not provided any details about the M5's drivetrain, but it will be all-wheel-drive. The new M5 will likely be V8-powered and could have between 644 and 738 horsepower. The car will begin official testing on public roads soon.
BMW has unveiled a Z4 wagon concept at the annual Villa d’Este auto festival, which appears to pay homage to the iconic ‘Clown Shoe’ Z3 M Coupe of the late 1990s. Show cars like this are usually created to subtly get us used to new design ideas that an automaker plans to introduce in the coming years. However, BMW and other automakers have a track record of building, and sometimes showing us, cool concept two-door wagons and never putting them into production.