From the start of the rearmament of the German Army in the early 1930s, the benefits of motorized vehicles were realized and all efforts were made to provide the proper vehicles for the 'Blitzkrieg' style preferred by the general staff. One of the more basic vehicles employed by motorized units  was the Horch Kfz 15, a communications and rapid transportation vehicle. Thanks to its rugged construction and generally good design, a large number of these vehicles were produced between 1937 and 1943.

Powered by a 80 hp 3.5 liter V-8 engine and driving all four wheels, the Horch was able to go just about anywhere that there was room for a vehicle. By placing the spare wheels on a spinning, non powered stub, these were able to help keep the car from 'high centering' and so it was able to handle obstacles that would normally block other vehicles.

Provided with a variety of bodywork for various tasks, the Horch was a common sight on all fronts throughout the war.

I'm going to allow my ignorance of the history of Italeri vehicle kits to show by saying that I don't know if this is a new kit or a reissue. I'd guess reissue or at least a reboxing of someone else's kit as that would be more likely than a new mold. However, I really don't know. I can tell you that the two major sprues of grey plastic are very nicely molded with excellent detail. It does suffer from ejector pin marks on many parts and some of those will have to be dealt with as they'll be visible when the kit is built. It does not have any flash and I couldn't find any sink areas, so that is a good thing. The kit also comes with a sprue of clear bits for the windows and six rubber/vinyl tires. It also comes with a driver and a standing officer figure along with a small, collapsible table.

The kit is a curbside (no full engine) but has a completely detailed chassis and full interior. There are separate doors (which are thankfully devoid of ejector pin marks) so you could display those open. The other options include a variety of pennants for the left front fender, different headlight options and the ability to build this with the top up or down. If built up, side curtains are provided as is a rear window. There also appears to be optional covers if you choose not to install the spare wheels.

Instructions are well done with Italeri's usual excellent construction drawings. This time, there are photos of the completed chassis to assist with getting things properly aligned. Color information is in generic, Testors paints, and RLM/RAL colors where appropriate. Markings are provided for three vehicles, one in desert sand for the Afrika Korps, one for Russian in 1942 that is in sand, chocolate brown, and dark green. The third option is with Panzer Gruppe Guderian in Russia during 1941 in dark green and chocolate brown (assuming that schokoladen means chocolate). The small sheet is well printed and offers basically license plates and fender banners along with the usual tactical markings.