What vehicle is shown burning in the official Outer Banks Season 5 preview?

The vehicle shown burning in the official Outer Banks Season 5 preview is the Twinkie.

The Twinkie is the distinctive Volkswagen Type 2-style van associated with John B and the Pogues. Netflix’s Season 5 preview specifically highlights Cleo walking away from the vehicle as it burns, making the van one of the season’s recognizable visual details.

The vehicle has been part of the group’s identity since the earlier seasons. It functions as transport, a meeting place, and a symbol of the Pogues’ informal, rebellious lifestyle. Its appearance in a dramatic fire scene gives the preview an immediate connection to the show’s established imagery.

The Twinkie should not be confused with the Snapper, JJ’s boat, or the Royal Merchant, the wreck connected to the original gold treasure hunt. Those objects are also important to Outer Banks, but the vehicle shown burning in the Season 5 promotional material is the Twinkie.