Scout has not produced a vehicle since the last 44 years and Volkswagen has brought them back from the dead. Will the new Scout vehicles be enough to revive the brand. Here is everything you need to know.
Scout has retuned after 44 years. They now come under the Volkswagen group and this is their entry into the off-road EV market which is becoming ever so popular and will rival the likes of the Rivian, Tesla and the Hummer EV. Rivian has showcased the Traveler SUV and the Terra pickup truck.
They are promising an estimated range of 350 miles (563 kms) on battery power also and they will offer a gas generator which will increase its range to 500 miles (804 kms). Lets start with the design. Volkswagen has kept the retro aspect in its design.
Its the same old boxy design and a lot of it looks like the Rivian trucks which is not at all a bad thing since they are one of the best looking trucks out there. The rear LED lightbar wraps around in a circle which is a cool touch and the overall design remains simple yet effective. In terms of the interior, it is quite a place to be in.
The dashboard is dominated by two screens and there is a lot of wood and premium materials inside. This is quite a bit of luxury and good news is that Scout has kept the physical buttons on the dashboard which is surprising coming from a Volkswagen product. Technical details have not been revealed yet but it will get 35-inch off-road wheels, it will do 0-100 kmph in a mere 3.
5 seconds and the truck version.