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.
