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.
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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.
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Frequently asked questions
Who owns Scout Motors?
Scout Motors is owned by Volkswagen Group (since 2022).
What country are Scout Motors cars 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.