Volkswagen revives Scout: rugged electric Terra, Traveler
Volkswagen revives Scout with Terra pickup and Traveler SUV EVs
Volkswagen revives Scout: rugged electric Terra, Traveler
Volkswagen's Scout Motors readies rugged electric 4x4s for U.S. buyers: Terra pickup and Traveler SUV on body-on-frame. Production 2027, sales 2028. US-bound.
2025-09-11T14:34:24+03:00
2025-09-11T14:34:24+03:00
2025-09-11T14:34:24+03:00
Volkswagen is reviving the iconic American nameplate Scout, positioning it among makers of electric vehicles built for rough terrain. The company has set up a dedicated unit, Scout Motors, to develop, manufacture, and sell vehicles in the United States.While the focus remains on North America, Scout Motors is already evaluating options for global expansion and is considering sales in Australia. Specific plans are still under wraps and will be revealed later.Production of Scout models is slated to begin in 2027, with first sales targeted for 2028. At launch, buyers will be offered two models: the Terra pickup and the Traveler SUV. Both will use a body-on-frame layout and feature locking differentials to deliver reliability and control in demanding conditions. The choice of hardware hints at a deliberate emphasis on real capability—just the kind of priority that tends to matter in this corner of the EV market.
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Michael Powers
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Volkswagen revives Scout with Terra pickup and Traveler SUV EVs
Volkswagen's Scout Motors readies rugged electric 4x4s for U.S. buyers: Terra pickup and Traveler SUV on body-on-frame. Production 2027, sales 2028. US-bound.
Michael Powers, Editor
Volkswagen is reviving the iconic American nameplate Scout, positioning it among makers of electric vehicles built for rough terrain. The company has set up a dedicated unit, Scout Motors, to develop, manufacture, and sell vehicles in the United States.
While the focus remains on North America, Scout Motors is already evaluating options for global expansion and is considering sales in Australia. Specific plans are still under wraps and will be revealed later.
Production of Scout models is slated to begin in 2027, with first sales targeted for 2028. At launch, buyers will be offered two models: the Terra pickup and the Traveler SUV. Both will use a body-on-frame layout and feature locking differentials to deliver reliability and control in demanding conditions. The choice of hardware hints at a deliberate emphasis on real capability—just the kind of priority that tends to matter in this corner of the EV market.
