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Audi Q1 Deliveries Fall 6.1% on Weak Demand in China and North America
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Posted on April 13, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 13, 2026
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Audi’s Q1 2026 deliveries dropped 6.1% to 360,106 units, hit by weak demand in China (–12%) and North America (–27%), while Europe rose 5.9%, but overseas markets fell 6.3%.
Audi Q1 Deliveries Down 6.1% as China and North America Demand Slumps
First Quarter 2026 Audi Delivery Performance Overview
April 13 (Reuters) - Volkswagen's premium brand Audi on Monday said its first-quarter deliveries fell 6.1%, weighed down by weaker demand in China and North America.
The carmaker delivered 360,106 vehicles in the first three months of 2026.
Regional Delivery Breakdown
China: Largest Market Sees Significant Decline
Deliveries in China, Audi's largest market, dropped 12% to 127,109 units, hurt by a global slowdown in the automotive sector, the expiration of Chinese government subsidies and ongoing model changes, the company said.
North America: Impact of Tariffs and Regulation
In North America, deliveries fell 27% to 35,464 vehicles, impacted by U.S. import tariffs introduced in April 2025 as well as regulatory changes, Audi said.
Europe and Other Markets
Europe: Positive Growth Amid Challenges
Europe was a brighter spot, with deliveries rising 5.9% to 123,724 units.
Overseas and Emerging Markets: Decline Due to Geopolitical Tensions
However, sales in overseas and emerging markets declined 6.3% to 23,501 vehicles, as the Iran war weighed on demand in the Middle East and Israel, the carmaker said.
Industry Context
Porsche Also Reports Delivery Decline
Last week, Volkswagen unit Porsche reported nL8N40S25L a decline in first‑quarter deliveries, dragged by weaker performance in almost all markets, including China, the U.S. and Europe.
(Reporting by Christina Amann and Rachel More, Writing by Amir Orusov, Editing by Linda Pasquini)
Key Takeaways
- •China, Audi’s largest market, saw a 12% decline in Q1 deliveries, impacted by subsidy expirations and model transitions.
- •North America deliveries plunged 27%, weighed down by U.S. import tariffs enacted April 2025 and regulatory shifts.
- •Europe bucked the trend with a 5.9% increase, though emerging and overseas markets lagged amid geopolitical tensions.
Frequently Asked Questions about Audi Q1 deliveries fall 6.1% on weak demand in China and North America
1Why did Audi's Q1 deliveries fall in 2026?
Audi's Q1 deliveries declined due to weaker demand in China and North America, global automotive sector slowdown, end of Chinese subsidies, and U.S. tariffs.
2How much did Audi's deliveries drop in China and North America?
Deliveries in China fell 12% to 127,109 units, while North American deliveries dropped 27% to 35,464 vehicles.
3Which region saw growth in Audi deliveries during Q1 2026?
Europe was the only bright spot, with Audi deliveries increasing 5.9% to 123,724 units.
4What factors affected Audi deliveries in overseas and emerging markets?
Sales in overseas and emerging markets declined due to the Iran war impacting demand in the Middle East and Israel.
5How does Audi's performance compare to Volkswagen's Porsche unit?
Volkswagen's Porsche unit also reported a Q1 delivery decline, impacted by weaker demand in China, the U.S., and Europe.