The Volkswagen-backed startup debuts its SUV and truck concepts, on order now with 300 to 500 miles of range, a ‘snappy’ touch screen, and a for-Americans-by-Americans ethos.
Scout Motors today revealed its electric truck and SUV, the Terra and Traveler, a performance-focused lineup inspired by the original Scout truck produced between 1961 and 1980.
“The original core idea—rugged, versatile vehicles capable of off-road adventure and family duty—is more relevant than ever », says Scott Keogh, president and CEO of Scout Motors. « We couldn’t be prouder to revitalize this iconic American brand, create thousands of American jobs, and put American ingenuity back to work.”
The vehicles are considered « production-intent » concepts and can be ordered now at scoutmotors.com for a $100 reservation fee. The final price has yet to be finalized, but the most affordable model will start around $60,000—or $50,000 with « available incentives. » Those discounts could include the federal tax credit since the truck will be manufactured in the US, creating up to 4,000 jobs.
The Volkswagen-backed company plans to sell its vehicles in person as well, contrasting with Tesla’s purely online sales model. At Scout locations, customers can get « a test drive, a handshake, and hands-on service when needed. »
Production should start in 2027, though that « is an estimate and may be affected by various factors », Scout says. In the best-case scenario, the first customer orders could go out near the end of 2027 or early 2028, about a year after the Rivian R2.
Scout’s rugged, boxy design appears somewhat similar to Rivian’s aesthetic, though with its own distinct design elements.
