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European premiere: Scout Traveler SUV is unveiled in Wolfsburg!
Wolfsburg will celebrate the European premiere of the Scout Traveler show car, an electric SUV, in the Autostadt on July 16, 2025.
European premiere: Scout Traveler SUV is unveiled in Wolfsburg!
The spectacular Scout Traveler show car was presented today in the Autostadt Wolfsburg. This extraordinary electric SUV celebrates its European premiere and is seen as a homage to the legendary Scout series, which was produced by International Harvester from 1961 to 1980. The show car is presented daily during opening hours in the Autostadt and entry to the Piazza is free regionalheute.de reported.
Scout Motors, a Volkswagen Group company, has acquired the rights to the Scout name in a bid to revive production of electric pickups and SUVs in the United States. The new models, including the Scout Traveler and Scout Terra pickup, will be launched in the coming years with the aim of reinterpreting the legendary history of the Scout. Series production is expected to begin in 2027 at a state-of-the-art production center near Columbia, South Carolina.
Scout Traveler details
The Scout Traveler show car is a modern and robust vehicle that is not only suitable for off-road adventures, but can also handle everyday family life. Featuring a dual-motor electric powertrain, it is said to deliver nearly 1,000 lb-ft of torque and enable blistering acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds. A real powerhouse that causes a stir in terms of both performance and payload. This means that almost 1,000 kg can be transported and over 3,000 kg of trailer load can be handled.
In terms of design, the Traveler is based on the Scout II, with characteristic elements such as windows on the rear side and a two-part tailgate. The interior also reflects the 70s feel, complete with vibrant colors and a digital dashboard instead of traditional gauges. Practical features such as a compartment for golf clubs as well as USB ports and numerous additional options, including a panoramic roof and the “cabana top” for a clear view of the surroundings, make the vehicle an all-rounder.
The US electric vehicle market
With an estimated volume of $119.8 billion in 2024 and annual growth of 13.7% through 2034, the American electric vehicle market is on the rise. The US government recently invested $1.7 billion to build electric vehicle facilities, particularly in California, where 35% of the market is concentrated. These developments are crucial to the introduction of new technologies and vehicles, including those like the Scout Traveler, that support the trend towards zero-emission driving.
Scout Motors plans to sell directly to consumers, offering them a user-friendly solution for purchasing and servicing. Pricing for the Scout Traveler is expected to start under $60,000, with the possibility of dropping to around $50,000 through government incentives. Reservations for the vehicle are already possible, meaning the door to a new chapter in the history of the Scout is wide open motortrend.com emerges.
With the Scout Traveler and its promising specifications, the Volkswagen Group and Scout Motors show that they have a good knack for the development of e-mobility. Anyone who would like to get their first impressions of these vehicles now has the opportunity to experience the show car up close in Wolfsburg.