Can You Tow with an Audi Sedan?

If you’re anything like us at Audi Van Nuys, you love the explosive power you feel the second you hit the gas in an Audi car. With all that power under the hood, you may wonder, can you tow with an Audi sedan? Our sedans aren’t designed for towing, so you won’t be able to hook up a trailer, but our SUVs have just what you’re looking for.

Built for Driving

Drivers often associate high horsepower ratings with high towing capacities, but the design of the car is just as important. Towing needs a secure attachment to a rigid frame, which you can find on trucks or SUVs, but sedans don’t have the reinforcement to meet American towing safety standards. With a more compact footprint, sedans often use that rear space for crumple zones or other safety measures instead.

European Towing Standards

You may see towing capacities listed for some Audi sedans, but these are often only for European models. Countries in Europe have their own standards for towing, which sedans can sometimes meet, but that’s at least partially because European drivers drive slower in general. If you see a towing capacity measured in kilograms, double-check that you’re not looking at a European model.

What if I Want a Tow-Capable Audi Model?

If you want to pull a trailer, camper, or another vehicle, check out our new Audi SUVs! These models have rigid frames, so they’re ready to tow, with a capacity of up to 7,700 pounds on the 2025 Audi Q7. Even our bigger EVs can tow, with the 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron able to pull up to 2,650 pounds.

Test-Drive an Audi SUV in Sherman Oaks, CA

Our Audi SUVs are ready for pulling heavy weights, and that’s just the start of the exciting features of these models. Visit our Sherman Oaks Audi dealership to find out more about towing. Check out our specials, talk to our team, and take a test drive today!