2027 Scout Traveler and Terra 4x4 concepts make debut

Scout Motors has revealed a pair of near-production concepts previewing its upcoming Traveler wagon and Scout Terra ute ahead of the electric off-roaders’ launch in 2027.

Scout Motors, owned by the Volkswagen Group, is a radical all-electric reboot of the famous US brand International Harvester, with the Scout Terra and Scout Traveller both pitched as rivals for the Tesla Cybertruck, Rivian R1S and R1T, Ford F150 Lightning and Chevrolet Silverado EV.

Revealing that both concepts were near to production spec, Scout says that instead of a car-like monocoque its new family of rugged 4x4s will be underpinned by a tough ladder-frame chassis.

Underpinned by a traditional ladder-frame platform, the Traveler and Terra will bag an advanced 800-volt electrical architecture and source much of their EV componentry from specialist third- party Magna.

Full details are yet to be revealed, but executives claim both models will be able to be charged at up to 350kW (DC), pointing to a 10-80 per cent top-up of less than 20 minutes, and should be capable of more than 560km on a single charge.

Range-extender versions are also on the cards, boosting the fuel range to some 805km.

The most powerful versions are said to dispatch 0-97km/h in jut 3.5 seconds thanks to their monstrous 1356Nm torque figure, something which also pays dividends for towing: 3175kg for the Traveler and more the 4500kg for the Terra.

Technology highlights include over-the-air update compatibility, remote fault diagnostics and a swathe of widescreen interfaces.

The dual-cab Terra will be able to lug some 900kg in its 1676mm-long tub which is adorned with two 120V outlets and one 240V socket for heavy-duty tools and other accessories… or to keep home appliances running during a black-out.

The Traveler SUV meantime is said to get a split tailgate to allow provide easier access to cargo.

A full suite of genuine accessories including auxiliary lighting, off-road bumpers and a heavy-duty winch will be offered alongside the ‘Cabana Top’ – a huge glass opening panoramic roof tipped to be the largest roof opening of any SUV.

Scout Motors is already accepting $US100 ($A151) refundable deposits to reserve either of the latest 4x4s with prices said to starting below $US60,000 ($A91,000), or $US50,000 ($A76,000) if local incentives are subtracted.

Initial production is scheduled to start in 2027 at a brand-new South Carolina plant that reportedly costs $US2 billion ($A3b) to build.

Scout Motors has yet to confirm whether or not it will export its new family of EVs, let alone if a right-hook production program is on the cards.

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