VW's new Scout must be true off-roader, not an urban SUV

International-Harvester-Scout — The original Scout SUV was sold from 1961 to 1980 when it was built by International Harvester.

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There's been plenty of grumbling online about Volkswagen's plan to resurrect the Scout SUV, which had a very successful run from 1961 to 1980 when it was built by International Harvester.

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