Scout is still alive.
On Tuesday, Scout Motors confirmed its electric truck and SUV concepts will Released on October 10.
Scout Motors is back from the history books thanks to Volkswagen. The iconic brand is part of the Volkswagen Group, but is considered to operate independently and is considered a startup automaker. Scout is considered to be electric truck and SUV brands.
Scout electric vehicle factory ground breaking
The latest trailer reveals a compass mounted on the roof of the car. Previous trailers have revealed brick-like shape for both electric trucks and SUVs. The rugged design is said to be inspired by the classic International Harvester Scout SUV, produced from 1960 to 1980.
Both the electric SUV and truck will be produced in large numbers. new plant near Columbia, South Carolinacost VW $2 billion. At full capacity, the plant will produce 200,000 cars a year and create 4,000 permanent jobs. Magna is supporting VW with the rapid development of the Scout electric vehicle chassis.
Teaser for Scout Motors electric SUV and pickup truck
The SUV is expected to arrive first with target price around $40,000The larger pickup is expected to launch after the SUV and will cost a bit more than its sibling.
Scout Motors CEO Scott Keogh was previously CEO of Volkswagen America. The executive has touted the SUV as a “Rugged Utility Vehicle,” or RUV.”
Volkswagen invests $5 billion in Rivian to gain access to its regional electric architecture, which will be used across various Volkswagen Group brands, although it is unclear whether the deal will be in place in time for integration into the two Scout EVs.
