Audi would be evaluating the green light for a new project that would lead to the creation of a car with outstanding ability of off-road vehicles, which would compete with the Land Rover Defender and the Mercedes G-Class. A model that would be electric and that could only become a reality, however, in several years and that is; in 2027. This, at least, is; what Autocar says, who had the opportunity to speak with the head of design of the German company Marc Lichte, after the presentation of the Activesphere electric concept car.
This new model would allow the house with the 4 rings to enter new market segments. The development would be facilitated by the sharing of technologies and platforms within the Group.
WHAT PLATFORM?
The project is separate from the Activesphere concept car even though this car is; designed to tackle any type of terrain. 2027 is the year. still a long way off and therefore there will be; definitely a way to get more information about the project. However, Marc Lichte, without going into too much detail, says that this car will not use a lot of energy. the EPP platform. It will not be not even the platform of the new Ford Ranger on which the new Volkswagen Amarok pickup rests.
If indeed the new model will arrive; in 2027, will not be able to; not even take advantage of the new SSP platform of the German group since it will arrive; only in 2028. Therefore, Lichte has been born; limited to stating that the new model will take advantage of the another platform from the Volkswagen Group. You can think, at this point, that given the type of vehicle, the platform for the Scout brand electric cars that will be launched on the American market can be chosen. We are talking about pickups and SUVs designed for American customers, with all-wheel drive and therefore characterized by marked ability to drive. off road.
Scout
For the moment it is speculation but the platforms of these vehicles would be well suited to Audi's needs. Furthermore, according to the report, Audi would not directly deal with the production of this new electric car. In fact, the house with the 4 rings is reportedly working with Magna for the development of some parts of the Scout models. The Volkswagen Group, therefore, could have Magna produce both the Scout and Audi-branded models.
Furthermore, this car from the house with the 4 rings could bring together the experience acquired in the Dakar where the manufacturer is ; been present in the last two editions, in order to be able to offer customers skills; top notch off-road. All that remains, therefore, is to wait for news; about this project.
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