Audi and Quattrothis is a long history of models all-wheel drive Tdesigned for both adventure and pure performance. If the German manufacturer is not, so to speak, the inspiration of this technology (Subaru was the first manufacturer to offer a 4X4 passenger car Leone in 1972), he contributed greatly to its democratization by creating his legendary Quattro sedan. Launched in 1980, she shone with her numerous victories at competitions. So much so that the name has become a trademark of the manufacturer. Who offers it on most of their models. From A1 to Q7, from thermal to electric, with e-Quattro technology. The irony, however, is that the Ingolstadt firm never offered a true 4X4 crossover. Like its premium competitors, Land Rover Defender and Mercedes-Benz G-Class especially.

Audi electric adventurer coming soon?

However, such a model would make sense for both Audi and the Volkswagen Group. The latest teasing from scout revival (the patents of the brand that distributed it at the time, International Harvester, were bought by VW) of the brand’s upcoming 4X4 for the US market, shows that Volkswagen is working on it for the next few years. But in terms of premium, and therefore Audi, the group would have a card to play. Head of Audi Design Mark Lichtecorrectly meant a project that would already be under extended consideration!

Returning to the earlier examples of 4X4 ​​competitors, he explains this the slot is free for Audi. And suggests that such a model may emerge. Of course, let’s face it, this one will be 100% electric. But with environmental restrictions (and bureaucratic) that currently burden the car, it would not make much sense to offer a massive, heavy and hot car. Not to mention Crit’Air vignettes, ZFE, environmental fines or fuel prices…

Possible arrival in Europe?

So what could it be? Mark Lichte explained that this upcoming model will not be based on the EPI platform. And who should equip the next generation of Audi models. Knowing this, very likely that Audi benefits from the Scout platform, exactly. The VW Group already plans to outsource the production of 100,000 Scout models in Magna. According to our colleagues at Autocar, Audi is counting on production 50,000 4×4. who will also collected as part of the Canadian group. If production of Scout models is not planned marketing in Europe, Audi franchisors can distribute here. All this information is there take with tweezersbut the statements of Audi’s design boss looks promising…