Next-Gen 2026 Scout Electric SUV: Top Things To Know

Join us as we delve into the features and innovations of this groundbreaking car; be amazed as the future unfolds before our eyes!

International Harvester made the original Scout in the 1960s and 70s, helping shape modern SUV designs. Now, VW Group’s dedicated EV

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company is capitalizing on nostalgia as well as an expected boom in electric off-road vehicles to revive this nameplate with an electric pickup and rugged SUV model.

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It will utilize an “all-electric platform with credible capability and off-road prowess.” Additionally, this brand will honor its heritage while adding new digital features.

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Expect both Scout duos to feature advanced off-road equipment like a locking rear differential and long travel suspension.

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Rivian established its place in this market with its R1S and R1T vehicles, but Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Jeep Recon will present more choices than Rivian can provide

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By 2026, the revived Scout is expected to make its first moves as an electric SUV and pickup. Riding on an all-new body-on-frame

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platform designed specifically for this use-case or potentially one created jointly with Ford, this rugged model should rival GMC Electric Hummer EV

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