This is news that caused a stir when it is announced. Volkswagen is going to relaunch the Scout ! You know what big american 4×4 cu., competitor of the first hour in Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler ! Developed by the truck manufacturer International combine, it was sold from 1961 to 1980. It was also one of the rare privateer models from Travelhall (1953-1975). Despite this, International has managed to elevate its Scout as a must-have 4X4 in such a short time. He is an icon, even a legend for many Americans. But a legend that disappeared too quickly, at the same time that the brand faced serious difficulties in the early 80s.

Scout, a new boon for Volkswagen

And Volkswagen in all this? The group, through its heavy truck subsidiary, called Traton (MAN, Scania among others) absorbed by Navistar in 2021, the new name of International Harvester. The German has effectively rebuilt the current heavyweight range, but also rights and patents of old models. Thus, the Scout name now belongs to Volkswagen. The announcement was not long in coming, as a year after this takeover, the group announced about the revival of the scout, but as a brand, not as a model. What is the interest for Volkswagen? Use Scout’s dismal popularity in the United States to do better investing in a pickup and niche 4X4. Amarok, updated this year based on the Ford Ranger, did not experience the expected success during its previous generation. When we don’t call each other Ford, Chevy or RAM, it is difficult to exist in this niche. Scout can change that…

Foxconn on the move?

Volkswagen has begun development of the first two Scout models with its own technologies and components. On the other hand, the group decided do not use the MEB electric platform, which would require excessive transformation of American plant networks. Therefore, a choice was made cooperate with another developer for the supply of an electric platform. And this is precisely from foxconna Taiwanese electronics company that, in particular, assembles the Apple iPhone, the group is in talks. Foxconn recently launched its first all-electric car brand, Foxtron, a boon for Volkswagen. In addition, Taiwan world leader in the production of batteries and semiconductors, enough to reassure Volkswagen about the supply of parts. A partnership may also contain a production support at the Foxconn plant in the USA. So far the discussions are on their way, in any case the Scout project seems to be off to a good start!