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Scout Motors

Scout Motors Inc.
🇺🇸 USA

American off-road brand reviving the International Harvester Scout name under Volkswagen Group ownership, with a factory in South Carolina and two debut models launching in 2028.

Models
Terra
EVHybrid
Coming Soon
Terra

The Scout Terra is a full-size electric and range-extender pickup truck from Volkswagen Group's revived American off-road brand. At 5,822 mm long with a 5.5-foot bed, 900 kg payload, and up to 4,500 kg towing on the BEV, it targets the electric work-truck segment from under $60,000 with deliveries planned for 2030.

560 km AWD
Traveler
EVHybrid
Coming Soon
Traveler

The Scout Traveler is a full-size electric and range-extender SUV from Volkswagen Group's revived American off-road brand. Built on an 800V ladder-frame platform with over 350 miles of EV range or 500 miles in Harvester EREV form, starting under $60,000 with deliveries from late 2028.

560 km AWD
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Scout Motors reveals its first two models - the Traveler SUV and Terra pickup
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Scout Motors reveals its first two models - the Traveler SUV and Terra pickup

Scout Motors, the Volkswagen Group subsidiary reviving the legendary International Harvester Scout name, has revealed the Traveler SUV and Terra pickup. Both are available in full electric or Harvester EREV form, start under $60,000, and are built in South Carolina from 2028.

29 Jun 2026
About

Scout Motors Inc. is an American automotive brand established in 2022 as a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group. It revives the International Harvester Scout name - an iconic American 4x4 produced from 1961 to 1980 - for a new generation of electric and range-extender off-road vehicles.

The brand’s debut lineup consists of two models: the Traveler SUV and the Terra pickup truck. Both are built around an 800-volt platform with ladder-frame architecture and offer a choice between a full battery-electric powertrain and a range-extender hybrid called Harvester, which pairs an electric drive system with a four-cylinder petrol engine acting as a generator. Scout sells direct to consumers online, without a traditional dealer network.

A new manufacturing plant is under construction near Columbia, South Carolina, with production of the Traveler planned for late 2028 and the Terra following in 2030.

Frequently asked questions
Who owns Scout Motors?
Scout Motors is owned by Volkswagen Group (since 2022).
What country is Scout Motors from?
Scout Motors is a American brand, headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina.
When was Scout Motors founded?
Scout Motors was founded in 2022.
What kind of cars does Scout Motors make?
Scout Motors makes electric and hybrid SUVs and pickup trucks.
What is the history behind the Scout name?
Scout refers to the International Harvester Scout, a rugged American 4x4 produced from 1961 to 1980. Volkswagen Group acquired the rights to the name and established Scout Motors in 2022 to revive it as a new American-made electric off-road brand.
Is Scout Motors part of Volkswagen?
Yes. Scout Motors is a wholly owned subsidiary of Volkswagen Group, operating as an independent brand. It is not a rebadged VW product - it has its own design, engineering, and manufacturing operation based in South Carolina.
Where will Scout vehicles be built?
Scout is constructing a new manufacturing facility in Blythewood, near Columbia, South Carolina. Production of the first models is scheduled to begin in 2028.
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