Bear in mind the Worldwide Scout? Neither can we, however this precursor to the SUV does have a little bit of a following within the US, launched a full 5 years sooner than the Ford Bronco in 1961. Now, 44 years after the final one was made, the Scout model has been resurrected by Volkswagen as an electrical SUV and pick-up truck model, very a lot within the vein of Rivian.
The primary two fashions are the Scout Traveler SUV and Terra pick-up, trying all of the world just like the Rivian R1T and R1S with some retro styling. There’s nothing retro concerning the measurement of these items, nonetheless – they’re large, with the Traveler measuring 5,280 mm lengthy and the Terra a whopping 5,822 mm lengthy. To place the latter into perspective, the Terra is sort of 140 mm longer than the already huge Tesla Cybertruck and over 500 mm longer than a Toyota Hilux.
Let’s delve into among the specs. Not many particulars have been divulged up to now, solely that the vehicles might be fitted with twin electrical motors that present all-wheel drive and a mixed torque of practically 1,000 lb ft (1,356 Nm) – dragging the behemoths from zero to 60 mph (97 km/h) in as little as 3.5 seconds estimated.
Scout is promising a spread of as much as 350 miles (560 km) for the electrical variations, in addition to assist for as much as 350 kW of DC quick charging and bi-directional charging because of an 800-volt structure. In contrast to the Rivians, the Traveler and Terra can even be supplied with a spread extender – a small petrol engine that prices the battery. So outfitted, the Traveler and Terra will boast a spread of over 500 miles (800 km).
Additional setting itself aside from Rivian, Scout is doubling down on its hardy off-road prepared picture by constructing the Traveler and Terra on a ladder body chassis and equipping them with a stable rear axle. Towing capability is estimated at over 10,000 kilos (4,536 kg) for the Terra and seven,000 kilos (3,175 kg) for the Traveler; each are projected to supply practically 2,000 kilos (907 kg) in payload capability.
The body-on-frame platform can also be constructed to accommodate as much as 35-inch tyres, over a foot (305 mm) of floor clearance, practically three ft (914 mm) of water wading functionality and “aggressive” method and departure angles. The vehicles will include a entrance anti-roll bar disconnect perform, entrance and rear mechanical locking differentials, and “sturdy” suspension choices.
On the skin, the Traveler and Terra observe the standard fashionable truck design tropes, with clear surfacing, a wraparound windscreen, upswept rear window line kink and an in-vogue contrast-colour roof. The upright entrance and rear ends are a nod to the unique Scout, coming with black rectangular entrance and rear masks (with perimeter lighting and horizontal gentle blades) and chunky bumpers which might be separated from the primary physique.
Similar to different electrical vehicles, each fashions are fitted with a big entrance boot with area to suit golf golf equipment, a fitness center bag and a small cooler, plus 120-volt energy retailers and USB-C charging ports. On the rear, the Terra will get a 5.5-foot (1,676 mm) mattress with two 120-volt and one 240-volt retailers, whereas the Traveler receives a cut up tailgate and an exterior spare tyre.
The minimalist design language continues on the within with a easy horizontal dashboard, that includes a scalloped part that homes the digital instrument show and infotainment touchscreen. In stark distinction to fashionable VWs, you get numerous chunky bodily switchgear, together with the steering wheel controls and, most notably, the local weather management dials and buttons.
As for infotainment, the 2 fashions utilise a Scout Group UX that mixes a “highly-responsive” digital interface with the aforementioned bodily controls, in addition to a “zonal” software program structure that allows over-the-air updates and distant diagnostics.
Consumers can select between a big centre console with loads of storage or a entrance bench, the latter primarily turning the Traveler and Terra into six-seaters because of the inclusion of a centre seat belt. A wide range of roof choices can even be supplied, together with a panoramic glass panel and a Cabana High that opens to offer an open-air expertise and one of many largest roof openings of any SUV.
Whereas the Traveler and Terra are designed to be very succesful out of the field, Scout will supply varied equipment to reinforce the vehicles’ off-road prowess, together with auxiliary lighting, facet steps, energy off-boarding options, off-road bumpers with tow hooks and a heavy-duty winch.
In-built Columbia, South Carolina, the Scout Traveler and Terra can be found to order within the US now, with costs beginning at US$50,000 (RM217,500) with incentives, or US$60,000 (RM261,000) retail. Manufacturing is about to kick off in 2027.
GALLERY: Scout Traveler
GALLERY: Scout Terra
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