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Porsche And Audi Plan US Production To Avoid Tariffs, Audi May Get Spinoff Scout SUV: Codenamed - Hardcore

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Porsche And Audi Plan US Production To Avoid Tariffs, Audi May Get Spinoff Scout SUV​


"...Another option allegedly being considered is for Audi to share production space with VW Group’s new Scout EV at the South Carolina site that’s currently under construction. The story says Audi could get a tough Scout spinoff SUV, currently codenamed “Hardcore,” though it won’t appear until 2028 because Scout is the priority and its first model doesn’t debut until 2027..."

 
eddiet1212 said:

Porsche And Audi Plan US Production To Avoid Tariffs, Audi May Get Spinoff Scout SUV​


"...Another option allegedly being considered is for Audi to share production space with VW Group’s new Scout EV at the South Carolina site that’s currently under construction. The story says Audi could get a tough Scout spinoff SUV, currently codenamed “Hardcore,” though it won’t appear until 2028 because Scout is the priority and its first model doesn’t debut until 2027..."

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Early on there was a lot of talk that Audi wants the Scout platform and components to build a G-wagon competitor. I’m sure it time that will happen but probably less cool and more $$$
 
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Porsche And Audi Plan US Production To Avoid Tariffs, Audi May Get Spinoff Scout SUV​


"...Another option allegedly being considered is for Audi to share production space with VW Group’s new Scout EV at the South Carolina site that’s currently under construction. The story says Audi could get a tough Scout spinoff SUV, currently codenamed “Hardcore,” though it won’t appear until 2028 because Scout is the priority and its first model doesn’t debut until 2027..."

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I know I won’t be buying it after seeing photos of it. It looks like the Dakar.

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Hardcore Audi Q6 Looks Like A Dakar Rally Racer For The Road

Audi became the first to win the Dakar Rally with electric propulsion earlier this year. This Q6 looks like a celebratory special edition.
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Honestly, I don’t hate it.
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Ohh. Ive never seen that one before. I feel like Toyota Auto Group might come after them over design being close to the Land Cruiser.

But also why are so many brands coming into the OffRoad market, especially the luxury brands. I don't think I've ever seen a G Wagon Off roading, since they are a pavement princess type vehicle.
 
I hope this is not the case even in 2028. Its hard enough to start a new car company, you don't want any distractions or spreading resources thin. Another lesson Scout can learn from Rivian trying to launch the R1T, R1S and electric delivery van.
 
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Porsche And Audi Plan US Production To Avoid Tariffs, Audi May Get Spinoff Scout SUV​


"...Another option allegedly being considered is for Audi to share production space with VW Group’s new Scout EV at the South Carolina site that’s currently under construction. The story says Audi could get a tough Scout spinoff SUV, currently codenamed “Hardcore,” though it won’t appear until 2028 because Scout is the priority and its first model doesn’t debut until 2027..."

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And Second the tariff avoidance I think is amazing more companies coming to build in the US, I would like to drive an American made Porsche (if I had the money to maintain it). And it will bring back the old American nature of industry.
 
I had an Eagle SX/4 for a while. At one point, I got the crazy idea of putting it on a Scout II frame and making a serious off road rig. Did some preliminary research, but never got around to actually moving forward with the project.
 
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