Scout Motors Unveils 2027 Terra Pickup & Traveler SUV

Means again in 2021, information broke that the Volkswagen Group has acquired the licensing and remaining property of the Worldwide Harvester model. The next 12 months in Could, VW revealed its plans for reviving the discontinued model vary by creating a contemporary fully-electric Scout truck and SUV platform. And after displaying off preliminary teaser photographs in November of 2022, the VW-owned outfit has now totally revealed its new trendy incarnation of the fabled Scout, together with particulars on the corporate making it.

The Model

Whereas Worldwide Harvester could not exist, Worldwide Motors may be very a lot nonetheless in operation. Consequently, the Volkswagen Group has opted to launch this new model below the banner of Scout Motors. Primarily based in Detroit, the corporate will manufacture its autos out of a plant in South Carolina. 

The Fundamentals

Scout Motors is initially kicking issues off with two fashions; the Terra pickup truck; and the Traveler SUV. Boasting trendy fully-electric powertrains, Scout’s forthcoming pickup and SUV fashions are each constructed round an all-new and proprietary body-on-frame platform with a strong rear axle. 

Powertrain & Efficiency

Each the Terra and Traveler characteristic electrical drive models on the entrance and rear axles. Whereas there’s no phrase on horsepower, Scout Motors has revealed that this dual-motor setup will reportedly be good for a whopping 1,000ft-lbs of instantaneous torque. Along with the power to climb 100-percent grades, the autos’ monumental torque output additionally permits them to succeed in 60mph from a whole standstill in as little as 3.5 seconds — making it faster off-the-line than Porsche’s latest 911 Carrera. Despatched to the bottom by way of a four-wheel-drive system, this monstrous torque output additionally affords the Traveler and Terra with tow scores of seven,000lbs and 10,000lbs respectively — plus each fashions share a 2,000-pound payload capability. 

Off-Highway Readiness

The Terra and Traveler have been engineered to supply some critically spectacular off-roading capabilities straight off the showroom ground. Along with the body-on-frame design and strong rear axle, each autos additionally characteristic over a foot of floor clearance, wading depths of practically 3’, the choice for 35” tires, a entrance sway bar disconnect, an obtainable rear-mounted full-sized spare, a sturdy suspension setup, entrance and rear mechanical locking differentials, and what Scout claims are aggressive method, break-over, and departure angles. 

Seating & Storage

The Terra pickup and Traveler SUV bth characteristic trendy interiors with seating for six. Each fashions will also be configured with an non-compulsory entrance bench seat — similar to the ‘60s and ‘70s period Scouts. The place Scout’s two RVs differ, nonetheless, is their aft-end. The Traveler will get a fully-enclosed rear finish rear cargo space. Rather than the Traveler SUV’s rear seating and space for storing, the Terra incorporates a 5.5-foot-long mattress with a cut up tailgate that comes outfitted with two 120-volt retailers and a single 240-volt outlet that can be utilized to plug-in energy instruments or electronics, and even function a backup generator to your residence within the occasion of a blackout. 

Battery & Vary

Able to bi-directional charging, the Terra and Traveler’s battery pack supply 350 miles of normal electrical vary. Due to a built-in, gas-powered generator, the powertrain is ready to obtain an extra 150 miles of autonomy per cost. Each fashions can even make the most of the 800-volt NACS structure, which permits for a charging capability of as much as 350 kilowatts — in both course too. 

A Contact Of Yesteryear 

Not solely do the Terra and Traveler draw apparent visible inspiration from the Worldwide Harvester Scout (and Scout II), however they’re additionally influenced by the ‘60s and ‘70s period truck’s old-school, tactical controls. Consequently, Scout’s new fashions forgo touchscreen controls and flush fittings in favor of things that present a extra conventional tactile consumer expertise — equivalent to  mechanical door handles, switches, and dials.

Spec Sheet

Pricing & Availability 

Scheduled to enter manufacturing in 2027, the Scout Motors Terra pickup truck and Traveler SUV will likely be priced ranging from between $50,000 and $60,000. events could make a reservation to order their very own Terra or Traveler beginning right now. 

2027 Scout Motors Terra & Traveler

The Volkswagen Group-owned Scout Motors model formally launches with its Worldwide Harvester-inspired Terra pickup and Traveler SUV — each of that are fully-electric fashions with spectacular off-roading talents, 1,000ft-lbs of torque, and a manufacturing date scheduled to kick off in 2027.