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The wild popularity of the recently revitalized Ford Bronco (a direct competitor to the Scout back in the ’70s) has been real-world proof of a concept to bring back the Scout. I can’t wait to see what it looks like in the real world, as no one does cute, modern EV reimaginings of retro brands quite like VW (just look at the ID Buzz. No seriously, look at it!) An updated EV Scout would likely sell like hotcakes.

Volkswagen sales have long floundered in the U.S. Despite being the second largest automaker in the world, Volkswagen only captures 5 percent of the U.S. market every year. But 2021 was a turning point for the brand thanks to a lineup heavy in, you guessed it, profitable vehicles like CUVs and SUVs.

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Last year’s $800 million swing to profitability has convinced the automotive giant that maybe there is money to be made in the land of the free after all. VW announced in March that VW of America is going to receive a $7.1 billion investment over the next five years, mainly to bring EVs to the U.S. The brand plans to introduce 25 new electric models by 2030, with hopes that 55 percent of its sales with be electric vehicles. There are also plans for a battery factory in the states.

With all this greater autonomy to build a lineup that appeals to U.S. tastes, VW of America’s first move is to bring back the Scout back. There isn’t much more on when we’ll see an actual Scout in the market, as Volkswagen is still setting up all the things a mini-automotive brand needs, like management and design teams. But once that’s all squared away and the rubber hits the road I can confidently say we will be incredibly Here. For. It.