VW's Scout Motors Inc. Unveils two Production-Intent Concept Vehicles

VW's Scout Motors Inc. has introduced two production-intent concept vehicles, the Scout Traveler SUV and the Scout Terra truck. The new Scout vehicles will be configurable with 100 percent battery electric or gasoline-fuelled range-extended energy systems.

They are designed and engineered in Michigan and will be manufactured in South Carolina – creating over 4,000 jobs.

Fully electric variants are anticipated to offer up to 350 miles of range, and range-extended variants are projected to offer more than 500 miles of range.

Fully electric Scout vehicles are targeted to climb 100 percent grades and accelerate 0-60 mph in as quick as 3.5 seconds made possible by an estimated nearly 1,000 lb.-ft. of torque.

All Scout vehicles will use the North American Charging Standard (NACS), 800-volt (V) architecture, up to 350 kilowatt charging capability, and will be capable of bi-directional charging

The new vehciles take inspiration from the design and utility of the original Scout vehicles manufactured by International Harvester from 1961-80.

Scott Keogh, President and CEO, Scout Motors, says: “Two years in the making, the day has finally come to share the next generation of Scout vehicles with the world. The original core idea — rugged, versatile vehicles capable of off-road adventure and family duty — is more relevant than ever. We couldn’t be prouder to revitalize this iconic American brand, create thousands of American jobs, and put American ingenuity back to work.”

Initial production of the new vehicles is targeted to begin at the Scout Motors Production Center near Columbia, South Carolina, in 2027