Scout Motors unveils new EV models in the USA

Scout Motors has pulled the wraps off two new electric 4x4 vehicles in the USA, where they are set to go on sale as 2027 models.

Now a part of the Volkswagen Group of companies, these are the first new vehicles to wear the iconic Scout badge since 1980. Dubbed the Scout Traveller for the wagon model and the Scout Terra for the pick-up, they will be offered with a choice of full BEV propulsion or with a petrol-fuelled range extending power plant.

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Fully electric variants are anticipated to offer up to 350 miles of range (563km), and range-extended variants are projected to offer more than 500 miles (800km). To be built in a new production plant in the USA, they will ride on body-on-frame architecture with a live rear axle and IFS, and they’ll be available with 33-inch tyres as standard with 35s as an option.

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The new Scout vehicles will include a four-wheel-drive system made up by an electric drive unit on each axle, and it is predicted that they will be capable of climbing 100-per-cent grades and accelerate 0-100km/h in as quick as 3.5 seconds thanks to an estimated output of nearly 900Nm. Towing is rated at close to 3.2-tonne, with a 900kg payload on both models.

As US-specific vehicles, the new Scouts will be manufactured in left-hand drive only and there are no plans for right-hand drive at the moment, ruling it out for any official Australian release through VW Australia.