In a message dated 97-10-09 17:36:49 EDT, scottb2460@earthlink.net writes: << Does anybody know if the US bound A4 Avants will have the third seat in the back, like the current A6QW? >> The A4 Avant will not have a third seating row here (or anywhere else). There isn't sufficient room in the "way back" to safely stow the kiddies, so It is strictly a 5-seater.