A new era of Scout has been born. The American automaker is back with two new concept vehicles that it says are indicative of models it plans to bring to market in the coming years, the Scout Traveler SUV and Scout Terra truck. "Two years in the making, the day has finally come to share the next generation of Scout vehicles with the world," said Scott Keogh, President and CEO, Scout Motors in a press release.
"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." Though the vehicles are made for a modern age, the company's designers started with the vision of paying homage to Scout's vehicles of the past.
International Harvester made the Scout product line from 1961-1980 before the company's assets were sold and production ceased. Volkswagen Group has owned the brand since 2020 but all the company's engineering and design work is being completed in-house, in the U.S.
Buyers will be able to choose between a battery-electric powertrain or a range-extended energy system to power their vehicle. Models with a range-extender will have a four-cylinder engine paired with the battery and motors. Scout is calling its extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) models "Harvester".
"Scout is positioning itself as a unique player in the growing EV market. It is capitalizing on .
