Volkswagen has announced plans to launch two new rugged electric 4x4s in the US, with a pick-up truck and an SUV slated for production in 2026.
Both cars will be designed and manufactured in the US, with the first prototypes due to be revealed next year.will also revive the Scout off-road brand that it acquired last year. The moniker has sat dormant since International Harvester, the original SUV's manufacturer, retired the model in 1980. Volkswagen says the Scout brand will be formed later this year. It will stand alone from the main Volkswagen marque and will be “built upon a new technical platform concept” that will bring “new pick-up and [rugged SUV] credibility” beyond the current Volkswagen model range. This suggests the MEB architecture currently used for Volkswagen EVs will not be adopted.
This is super exciting! After Ford and their EV F100 prototype, it is great to imagine another classic coming back as an electric vehicle! Thank you for sharing! 🔌⚡🚘
mattmaran