Volkswagen can release an affordable alternative to Land Rover Defender

There were hints that the Volkswagen concern probably uses the SCOUT electrical models platform for future models. Under the Volkswagen brand may appear an SUV that can compete with Defender, but it will be cheaper. Audi allegedly also thinks over an electric SUV that could challenge the Mercedes G-Class and Lexus LX.

So far, these are only speculations based on the conversation of the technical director of Scout Burkhard Khunka with the British Autocar. Khunka recalled that SCOUT models have a unique frame architecture developed from scratch, and the plant in South Carolin, at which serial production of electric SUVs and brand pickups will begin in 2027, is designed to produce 200 thousand cars a year. Scout is unlikely to be able to load the site completely, so journalists suggested that other models of the Volkswagen concern, based on the Scout platform, could stand on the conveyor.

The first models of the new Scout brand are disclosed the number of pre -orders for electric cars of the revived Scout Volkswagen prepares the third model of the Scout brand: A SUV with a removable roof

In the case of Volkswagen, this may be serial embodiment of the ID concept. Ruggdzz (from English rugged – “durable”, “rude”, “harsh”), which first became known five years ago. This is an SUV with a “square” design and advanced off -road opportunities, in other words, a more affordable alternative to Land Rover Defender. About ID. Ruggdzz did not remember for a long time, and even information appeared that the project was never given a “green light”. However, it is now reported that Volkswagen may return to its discussion.

The Audi model line, in turn, can be replenished with a premium electric frame SUV Mercedes G-Class and Lexus LX. But this is not official confirmation yet.

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