Scout (SUV Brand)

International Harvester Scout revived as electric SUV and pick-up

VW-backed US start-up Scout Motors unveils near-production concepts that preview 2027 models

Scout Motors, the Volkswagen-backed revival of 4x4 brand International Harvester, has revealed the Traveler as an electric Land Rover Defender rival.

It has been unveiled alongside the Terra, an electric pick-up that will rival the likes of the Rivian R1T, Tesla Cybertruck and Chevrolet Silverado EV.

The duo has been unveiled in near-production concept form, with both due to enter production in 2027

www.autocar.co.uk

International Harvester Scout returns! Volkswagen-backed brand reveals new electric 4x4 | Autocar

VW-backed US start-up Scout Motors unveils near-production concepts that preview 2027 models
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Scout brand makes comeback under VW ownership with rapid, rugged SUV and bakkie

The International Scout was one of the early SUV pioneers in the US, marketed by International Harvester between 1961 and 1980.

Now Scout is making a comeback, in spirit at least, as an electric-only brand owned by Volkswagen, following the German carmaker’s acquisition of truck manufacturer Navistar International in 2021.

Revealed in the US on Thursday evening, the new Scout Terra double cab pick-up and Scout Traveler SUV combine modern retro looks with a seemingly robust body-on-frame chassis and all-electric drivetrain.

Pricing for the US market starts at $50,000 (around R885,000) but at this stage there’s no indication of whether the Scout brand is intended for international markets.

 
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