Forbidden Fruit: Wagons America Never Got
Wagons that were never sold new in the US. Some are now legal to import under the 25-year rule; some you still cannot have. Every one is a reminder of what the US market decided you didn’t want. Back to the full Wagon Wiki.
Reading the table: Specs are for the representative volume trim of each generation unless noted. HP/Ton is computed (hp ÷ curb weight in US tons). Values marked ~ are approximate and pending verification against primary sources. Imports (never sold new in the US) are badged.
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Audi
| Compare | Photo | Model | Years | HP | TQ (lb-ft) | Weight (lb) | HP/Ton (2,000 lb) | 0–60 (s) | Length (in) | Height (in) | Cargo (cu ft) | MPG city | MPG hwy | MPG comb | Drive | Engine | Transmission | MSRP (launch) | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | RS2 Avant IMPORT | 1994–1995 | 311 | 302 | ~3,560 | ~174.7 | 4.8 (0-62) | ~177.6 | ~55.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | n/a US (~DM 98,900) | Retro Motor road testTopSpeed retrospective | |
 | RS6 Avant (C5) IMPORT | 2003–2004 | 444 | 413 | ~4,112 | ~216.0 | ~4.7 (0-62) | ~191.3 | ~57.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | n/a US | Autocar buying guideautoevolution specs | |
 | RS4 Avant (B7) IMPORT | 2006–2008 | 414 | 317 | ~3,693 | ~224.2 | 4.7 (0-62) | ~180.6 | ~56.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | n/a US | evoCAR magazine | |
 | RS6 Avant (C6) V10 IMPORT▲ best hp/ton | 2008–2010 | 572 | ~479 | ~4,630 | ~247.1 | 4.5 (0-62) | ~193.5 | ~57.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | n/a US | evoCAR magazine | |
 | RS4 Avant (B9) IMPORT | 2018–2024 | 444 | 442 | ~3,968 | ~223.8 | ~4.1 (0-62) | ~187.4 | ~56.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | n/a US | evo |
BMW
| Compare | Photo | Model | Years | HP | TQ (lb-ft) | Weight (lb) | HP/Ton (2,000 lb) | 0–60 (s) | Length (in) | Height (in) | Cargo (cu ft) | MPG city | MPG hwy | MPG comb | Drive | Engine | Transmission | MSRP (launch) | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | M5 Touring (E61) V10 IMPORT | 2007–2010 | 500 | 383 | ~4,398 | ~227.4 | 4.8 (0-62) | ~191.5 | ~57.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | n/a US | evo buying guideevo (vs RS4) | |
 | 330i Touring (G21) IMPORT | 2019–present | 255 | 295 | ~3,860 | ~132.1 | 5.9 (0-62) | ~185.7 | ~56.5 | ~28 | ~23 | ~33 | ~27 | AWD | ~2.0L 4cyl turbo | ~Automatic (S8) | n/a US | Top GearOneShift | |
 | M3 Competition Touring (G81) IMPORT | 2023–present | 503 | 479 | ~4,145 | ~242.7 | 3.7 (0-62) | ~189.1 | ~56.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | n/a US | evoTop Gear | |
 | M3 CS Touring (G81) IMPORT▲ best hp/ton | 2025 | 550 | 479 | ~4,079 | ~269.7 | 3.5 (0-62) | ~188.8 | ~57.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | n/a US | evoMan of Many | |
 | i5 M60 xDrive Touring (G61, EV) IMPORT | 2024–present | 593 | 605 | ~5,247 | ~226.0 | 3.9 (0-62) | ~199.2 | ~59.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | n/a US | InsideEVsBMWBlog |
Subaru
| Compare | Photo | Model | Years | HP | TQ (lb-ft) | Weight (lb) | HP/Ton (2,000 lb) | 0–60 (s) | Length (in) | Height (in) | Cargo (cu ft) | MPG city | MPG hwy | MPG comb | Drive | Engine | Transmission | MSRP (launch) | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
_rear.JPG?width=500) | Legacy GT-B (BG/BH) IMPORT▲ best hp/ton | 1996–2003 | 276 | 235 | ~3,400 | ~162.4 | ~6.0 | ~181.7 | ~56.3 | ~36 | — | — | — | AWD | — | — | n/a US | FastestLapsJDMBuySell Buyer’s Guide |
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