Volkswagen is progressing with its plan to revive the Scout identify, a lot in order that we might see the primary merchandise before anticipated. Following information that the primary two Scout fashions could be developed together with Austria’s Magna Steyr, an official teaser video confirms the primary Scout mannequin will debut this summer time. Whether it is a manufacturing mannequin or idea stays to be seen.

The 1:22-minute clip is obscure and does not provide a ton of information. But on the finish of the video, there is a black display screen with the announcement that the primary mannequin is scheduled for summer time of 2024.

The first Scout teaser from final 12 months confirmed a boxy SUV with quick overhangs and a pickup truck. Both of these autos will take inspiration from the unique International Harvester Scout produced between 1960 and 1980 as a competitor for Jeep. One huge distinction between the classic off-roaders and their trendy successors, although, would be the powertrain. The Scout model will focus fully on electrical autos.

While owned by Volkswagen, Scout gained’t characteristic applied sciences developed fully by the Wolfsburg model. Instead, it should depend on a bespoke platform with a give attention to off-roading. It’s recognized whether or not the one accessible powertrain can have two electrical motors as three- and even quad-motor variants don’t appear completely out of the query.

Possibly the wildest piece of data relating to Scout to date is that Audi might get its own version of the Scout SUV as a rival for the upcoming electrical Mercedes-Benz G-Class. This is unconfirmed in the intervening time, although.