[RahulNagaraj]

Volkswagen Group has revived the Scout brand, unveiling two new vehicles in near-production-ready form. The new models; Traveler SUV and Terra pickup will go into production in 2027 and will primarily target the US market. Volkswagen gained the trademark for Scout through Navistar, formerly International Harvester.



The production-spec models on both models will feature body-on-frame with solid rear axle. It is also said to have a towing capability of over 4,500 kg, while the pickup will have a payload capacity of around 900 kg.

The Scout Traveler SUV and Terra pickup get a design inspired by the old international Harvester Scout. It has a squared-out design, a strong shoulder line, flared wheel arches, and angular pillars. These styling elements are paired with modern design elements like square quad projector units with LED DRLs, and unique wrap-around tail lights at the rear spanning the full width of the tailgate. Both models ride on 35-inch off-road tyres.



Inside, the cabin design continues to be inspired again by the International Harvester Scout, paired with modern features. This includes a digital instrument cluster, a central large touchscreen infotainment and a row of physical buttons below it. Scout states both the Traveler and Terra will be offering two two seating layouts with an option for bench seats in the front.

Both, the Traveler and Terra will be offered with electric powertrains and a petrol range-extender option. The pure EVs claim to offer 560 km of range, while the range-extender models offer 800 km range. Both models will get a four-wheel drive with an electric motor on each axle. The exact power figures on both models though are yet to be officially announced.

Link to Team-BHP news

[Mitadru]

Is it just me, or does the Scout pickup truck and SUV look uncannily similar to Rivian's designs ? The looks aside , I really like the idea of a proper BOF vehicle, which shows that VW has kept in mind the actual use scenario of pickup trucks, and not a style statement. Also an added highlight for me is the bench seat in the truck for the front passenger. Gives the old school utilitarian vibes. How these vehicles perform in face of slowing EV sales, is something that needs to be seen. In any case it won't be in the market before 2027, I guess EV sales will rise by then, due to tighter emission norms.

[TheGearBox]

Originally Posted by Mitadru

Is it just me, or does the Scout pickup truck and SUV look uncannily similar to Rivian's designs?

It's not just you.

In fact, I can also see a passing resemblance between the Traveler and the Ford Bronco. I think VW US can expect some lawsuits coming their way, akin to what Mahindra received from Jeep

[quanta]

Does have a definite Rivian vibe, however a closer scan on the specs shows its a bigger/wider, body on frame. separate bed on the pickup, solid rear axle. I know this from seeing all the nightmare paint job (nightmare) fixes Rivian trucks go through.

Scout looks far more appealing to be honest - why aren't pick up trucks a thing in India!?

[shimoo]

Volkswagen's partnership with Rivian has finally borne fruit. I wonder if the market will bite though.

[Mitadru]

Originally Posted by quanta

Scout looks far more appealing to be honest - why aren't pick up trucks a thing in India!?

With the kind of roads we have and the length of these vehicles, it's not hard to imagine why these don't sell in India. Plus I guess, it'll require a heavy vehicle licence to drive these trucks. Alo add to the fact that it'll contribute to a new bully culture . They come with 35 inches wheels stock , so it'll absolutely dwarf us hatchback, sedan and even majority of the compact SUV owners And how many will use them for stuffs they are built to do , as they'll be hugely expensive.

[FiestaST]

Originally Posted by Mitadru

Is it just me, or does the Scout pickup truck and SUV look uncannily similar to Rivian's designs ?

I am a 100% certain that these renders are based off of Rivian twins. Justification: https://rivian.com/en-GB/newsroom/ar...-joint-venture. I am sure the JV goes deeper than sharing Software Technology.

[delta5]

Originally Posted by FiestaST

I am a 100% certain that these renders are based off of Rivian twins. Justification: https://rivian.com/en-GB/newsroom/ar...-joint-venture. I am sure the JV goes deeper than sharing Software Technology.

Hi, these are not just renders. They did have some show cars as well during the press event, as can be seen by below video from JerryRigEverything.

https://youtu.be/UVjDPynEvY4?si=0u9ylvUhKBOGHXbi

They look much cooler than Rivian IMHO, especially the interiors.

Cheers.