You probably don't need us to tell you that station wagons aren't the first choice of Americans who want a little extra cargo capacity. From Connecticut to California, soccer and hockey moms are packing their teams into sport-utility vehicles.Nevertheless, style is something that will never go out of style, and the A4 Avant has it double in spades.
It's not the right choice if big cargo chores are on your agenda, but with the rear seats folded flat it can swallow that occasional extra something, or vacation luggage for two. And you can always lash odds and ends to the roof rack.
We think the A4 Avant is something special. It will outperform most sedans in this size class, and its sleek styling makes sport-utilities seem clunky, boring, and clumsy.
Audi's A4 Avant is definitely not cheap. But the quality is high, the furnishings posh, standard features comprehensive, and it comes loaded with character.
The station wagon is not dead. It was just waiting for someone to reinvent it. Thank you, Audi.