![]() ![]() The Scout name was first used by International Harvester for its 1961 International Scout SUV, and it competed with the Jeep CJ and Ford Bronco. The new Scouts will be designed, engineered and built in the U.S. with the first deliveries expected to arrive in 2026. This is why Volkswagen is reviving the Scout brand for an all-electric truck and SUV for the U.S. “Nobody has the cachet to transform themselves from ICE to EV simply by electrifying their vehicles.” “The ID group of vehicles are just electric Volkswagens, and the problem with breaking into the EV market is you have to bring something more than just electrification,” Sam Fiorani, vice president, Global Vehicle Forecasting at AutoForecast Solutions LLC said to in July. if the automaker hopes to capture a large slice of the EV market. showrooms, they eventually could be overshadowed as Volkswagen plans to relaunch the Scout brand, which analysts see as necessary in the U.S. Volkswagen plans to revive the Scout as an all-electric brand in the U.S. shores.Ĭurrently, Volkswagen sells only the ID.4 in the U.S., but has added a more affordable model for 2023. And what this means for longstanding popular nameplates like the Golf and Polo remains to be seen, as well as how many of these ID models will reach U.S. While the new models use the company’s MEB architecture, it is slated to be replaced by the company’s new Scalable Systems Platform or SPP later in the decade. By freeing space traditionally occupied by an internal combustion engine, the new model should have an exceptionally roomy cabin. The new model places its batteries and motors below the load floor, as in all new EVs. market, is expected to each Chinese showrooms in the second half of 2023. The all-electric replacement for the Passat, which is ending production in the U.S. Taking its look from the ID.Aero sedan concept, the sedan is expected to be the ID line’s flagship, although the ID. buyers, the biggest news will be the debut of the ID.6 sedan, which is slated to debut in January at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. It has a unique situation with its headlights and taillights, an upscale interior, a roomy cargo hold, very spacious and comfortable seats, and plenty of range.Ĭonsidering the ID.4's $39,995 starting price, it has loads to offer.The Volkswagen ID.6 is expected to debut at CES in January, taking its look from the VW ID.Aero sedan concept, above.įor U.S. He's impressed with the ID.4's exterior design. Nyland goes back and forth between the vehicles to compare and contrast. It's parked inside a showroom next to the ID.3 electric compact car, so you get to see the real-world size difference. Local production is expected to start as soon as 2022.Īs you can see, the ID.4 Nyland shares with us is " green" in more ways than one. However, keep in mind, these will be the 1ST edition models, imported from Germany. If you're in the States, the VW ID.4 is set to arrive around Christmas time, so it's high time to check it out if you're interested. However, unlike many other seasoned reviewers, Nyland also thinks he's a comedian, which we appreciate since everyone could use a good laugh. Nyland knows what he's talking about when it comes to EVs, and he's seen, driven, and reported on nearly all of them. ![]() In the usual TeslaBjørn style, there are plenty of opportunities to giggle as you watch. Still, he spends over 20 minutes getting acquainted with the car inside and out, as well as chatting with Director of Volkswagen Norway Harald Edvardsen-Eibak. Popular EV aficionado, Tesla owner, and YouTube influencer Bjørn Nyland welcomes the opportunity to get personal with the ID.4, albeit with a mask on and in "look but don't touch" format. The question here comes down to whether the ID.4 will beat the odds. We will say Volkswagen has all the right resources to become a major player in the electric vehicle space, but other compelling EVs have failed to sell in large numbers on our shores. Is the Volkswagen ID.4 the electric SUV to beat when it comes to price, features, and overall design? That's for you to decide. ![]()
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