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VW bringt mit dem Scout Terra und Traveler zwei neue Elektro-Modelle auf den Markt, die sich gegen etablierte US-Konkurrenz behaupten sollen. Der Scout Traveler ist ein groĂer, robuster E-SUV, wĂ€hrend der Scout Terra als vollelektrischer Pick-up antritt. Beide Modelle setzen auf eine Body-on-Frame-Konstruktion, massive Offroad-Komponenten und einen Allradantrieb mit zwei E-Motoren. Mit einer Reichweite von bis zu 560 km und optionalem Range Extender fĂŒr bis zu 800 km sind sie auf den US-Markt zugeschnitten.
Die Fahrzeuge basieren auf einer 800-Volt-Architektur mit Ladeleistungen von bis zu 350 kW. Sie bieten hohe Zug- und Nutzlasten, eine Wattiefe von ĂŒber 90 cm und 35-Zoll-Offroadreifen. Der Preis soll unter 60.000 Dollar starten, wobei KĂ€ufer in den USA von einem 7.500-Dollar-Bonus profitieren können. Die Produktion beginnt 2026, MarkteinfĂŒhrung folgt 2027.
VW investiert 2 Milliarden Dollar in ein neues Werk in South Carolina, um die Produktion sicherzustellen. Die hohe Nachfrage zeigt sich schon jetzt: 70 % der Vorbesteller bevorzugen den Scout Traveler â und viele entscheiden sich fĂŒr den Range Extender.
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VW bringt mit dem Scout Terra und Traveler zwei neue Elektro-Modelle auf den Markt, die sich gegen etablierte US-Konkurrenz behaupten sollen. Der Scout Traveler ist ein groĂer, robuster E-SUV, wĂ€hrend der Scout Terra als vollelektrischer Pick-up antritt. Beide Modelle setzen auf eine Body-on-Frame-Konstruktion, massive Offroad-Komponenten und einen Allradantrieb mit zwei E-Motoren. Mit einer Reichweite von bis zu 560 km und optionalem Range Extender fĂŒr bis zu 800 km sind sie auf den US-Markt zugeschnitten.
Die Fahrzeuge basieren auf einer 800-Volt-Architektur mit Ladeleistungen von bis zu 350 kW. Sie bieten hohe Zug- und Nutzlasten, eine Wattiefe von ĂŒber 90 cm und 35-Zoll-Offroadreifen. Der Preis soll unter 60.000 Dollar starten, wobei KĂ€ufer in den USA von einem 7.500-Dollar-Bonus profitieren können. Die Produktion beginnt 2026, MarkteinfĂŒhrung folgt 2027.
VW investiert 2 Milliarden Dollar in ein neues Werk in South Carolina, um die Produktion sicherzustellen. Die hohe Nachfrage zeigt sich schon jetzt: 70 % der Vorbesteller bevorzugen den Scout Traveler â und viele entscheiden sich fĂŒr den Range Extender.
#VW #Scout #Terra #Traveler #Elektroauto #Offroad #RangeExtender
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00:00Hello and welcome to the video from the Car Magazine Tuning Blog on the topic of the VW Scout Terra & Traveler.
00:11VW has revived a venerable brand by launching an ISUV and an electric pickup under the traditional Scout name.
00:19Both vehicles are thus competing directly against established US competitors in the light truck segment.
00:25What makes these new Scouts special is their consistent focus on the American market.
00:33Rustic construction, reliable technology, without excessive design experimentation and robust off-road capability.
00:42The Volkswagen Group is already known for its broad brand portfolio and its long history, which can be easily linked to electromobility.
00:50The revival of the Scout name comes at a very convenient time for the Wolfsburg-based company, especially for its strategy of continuing to grow in the USA.
01:01It was already confirmed in May 2022 that a fully electric pickup and a fully electric SUV are planned for the US market under the new Scout brand name.
01:10At that time, the then-VWF Herbert Dyes said that electrification offered a historic opportunity for the group to enter the highly lucrative segment of pickups and robust SUVs and assume an important role there.
01:25The newly founded Scout brand, based in the USA, was launched as an independent company in 2023.
01:35At the end of October 2024, the time had finally come.
01:41After a 44-year break, two new Scout models were introduced.
01:46The Scout Traveler is a large SUV, while the Scout Terra is a bulky pickup.
01:51In terms of shape, both are reminiscent of the Rivian Duo Inan-T and AS.
01:57However, Scout deliberately relies on a very American design principle.
02:02Both models use a ladder frame, body-on-frame, onto which the body is mounted.
02:08A rigid axle is installed at the rear, and there are locking differentials on the front and rear axles.
02:14In addition, the stabilizers on the front axle can be disengaged, which is intended to provide more articulation and therefore better traction off-road.
02:25The SUV can handle trailer loads of up to 3.2 tons, while the pickup can handle up to 4.5 tons.
02:31In addition, each of the two vehicles can carry a payload of over 900 kg.
02:39With 35-inch off-road tires, the ground clearance is around 30 cm and the forwarding depth is specified as over 90 cm.
02:49The wheelbase of the Traveler SUV is 3 m.
02:52The overall length is around 5.3 m.
02:55The Terra pickup, on the other hand, has a wheelbase of around 3.8 m and an overall length of around 5.8 m.
03:05Both models are around 2.3 m wide and measure almost 2 m high.
03:12The new Scout models rely on an electric motor on each axle for their drive, i.e. all-wheel drive.
03:17VW does not want to reveal the exact performance data yet, but does speak of a maximum torque of around 1,350 Nm.
03:28Thanks to the 800-volt architecture, charging capacities of up to 350 kW should be possible.
03:35There is no information on charging times yet.
03:39However, it is known that both vehicles will follow the next standard as U.S. models, which is rapidly gaining importance in the U.S.
03:45Further technical details are still unclear.
03:51However, it has been revealed that the sprint to 100 km per hour should be achieved in 3.5 seconds.
03:57The range is also impressive, which according to the manufacturer is a maximum of 560 km.
04:06However, those who need an even larger range can choose the model with a range extender.
04:10This is called the Harvester and has a small petrol engine on board that generates additional power via a generator.
04:21This should increase the range to up to 800 km.
04:26Specific battery capacities have not yet been communicated.
04:30However, Scout speaks of bi-directional charging and lifelong OTA updates for the entire vehicle software.
04:36The vehicles have several 120-volt sockets in the interior.
04:42There are also USB-C ports.
04:47The 1.7 meters long loading bed of the Terra pickup is additionally equipped with 220-volt and a 240-volt socket,
04:55which should be particularly exciting for commercial users or campers.
04:58In order to meet the demands of a genuine work tool, the accessories list includes robust add-ons such as winches,
05:08additional lights, sturdy towing eyes and special off-road bumpers.
05:15The two Scout models also share a common design.
05:19Up to the B-pillar, the Traveler and Terra are similar.
05:22Only after that do the body shapes diverge.
05:24The Terra has a double-door cab and an open loading bed, while the Traveler is a spacious five-seater.
05:35The front features a steeply upright, closed radiator grille,
05:39which is characterized in the middle by a horizontal LED strip and four LED squares in the main headlights.
05:44A massive bumper with large towing eyes and a massive underbody protection made of aluminum underline the off-road character.
05:55Two tensioning eyes have been integrated into the angular bonnet.
06:00Below this is a so-called frunk, i.e. a front storage compartment with an extendable loading floor and additional storage space underneath.
06:07The rear features the same basic stylistic features.
06:12However, there are differences depending on the model.
06:17The Traveler carries its spare wheel on a side folding bracket located behind the two-part tailgate.
06:24There, too, a loading floor can be pulled out, similar to the front.
06:28In the Terra, on the other hand, the spare wheel is stowed at the bottom of the vehicle and the loading platform can simply be folded down in the classic style.
06:40Additional gimmicks, such as side storage compartments in the loading area, have not yet been communicated.
06:46The cockpit design is again almost identical in both models.
06:50A wide, horizontally designed dashboard forms the basic frame, with a large touchscreen in the middle.
06:59Below it, Scout has arranged a whole row of direct selection buttons and two rotary controls so that important vehicle functions can be operated quickly and intuitively.
07:09An additional display for instruments and driving information is located directly in front of the driver.
07:14The surfaces are made of leather, hard-wearing textiles and wood-look trims.
07:22Scout gives the customer a free choice of seating arrangement.
07:27A classic two-seater layout in the first row with a wide center console and cup holder or a continuous three-seater bench.
07:35The roof can be customized with a classic metal roof, a sliding sunroof, or a glass panoramic roof with a darkening function.
07:44Scout is already accepting pre-orders for the Terra and Traveller.
07:50The reservation fee is $100, which is equivalent to around âŹ92, and can be paid immediately.
07:58The brand has not yet announced exact prices.
08:02However, it does say that the starting price should remain below $60,000, around âŹ55,500.
08:08Since both vehicles are manufactured entirely in the USA and therefore meet the requirements,
08:16they are also eligible for the use car bonus of $7,500.
08:23Accordingly, the costs are reduced even further.
08:27Scout CEO Scott Crete announced on the sidelines of CES 2025 that around 50,000 paid reservations have already been made.
08:35Interestingly, around 70% of buyers opt for the SUV Traveller.
08:44What is even more exciting, however, is that most buyers do not want to rely solely on the battery range,
08:49but also order the range extender.
08:55Series production of both models is set to start at the end of 2026.
08:59The first deliveries are expected in 2027.
09:03Wolfsburg was reluctant to confirm who exactly was involved in the development of the new Scouts for a long time.
09:10However, the name Magna was already circulating in the media.
09:15In fact, according to reports in the Austrian small newspaper,
09:19VW is said to have awarded the development contract for these two models to Magna.
09:23The costs for this were reportedly around 450 million euros.
09:30Nevertheless, VW wants to take over series production itself.
09:35The design contract was awarded to Chris Benjamin,
09:38a former designer of Fiat Chrysler and Stellantis.
09:43To ensure that the development process runs smoothly,
09:46Scout Motors has set up the Scout Innovation Center in Novi, Michigan.
09:50This is where not only the Scout product and design teams work,
09:56but also the corresponding engineering and cross-functional support departments.
10:04Up to 200 employees will be employed to further develop the Scout brand.
10:11A look at history shows how the name Scout could resurface in the first place.
10:15Officially, Scout was a robust off-road vehicle from International Harvester between 1961 and 1980.
10:24At the time, it was positioned as a competitor to Jeep, Ford and JM.
10:30When the VW group acquired the U.S. truck manufacturer Nervestar
10:34via its commercial vehicle group Tratton at the end of 2020,
10:37the International brand also indirectly fell to Volkswagen.
10:40International Harvester itself no longer existed in its original form,
10:46as it had been sold to the U.S. tractor manufacturer Case IH during a restructuring in 1985.
10:52However, the name Scout remained firmly anchored in the Navista environment.
10:58As early as 2021,
11:00the then-WUSA company Johan de Nischen stated that they were considering reviving this historic brand.
11:06He even had his sights set on an off-road vehicle that would compete against the Ford Bronco
11:12and the Jeep Wrangler, as it had done in its day.
11:16At that time, there was talk of a possible target price of around $40,000.
11:21However, forecasts are now more likely to be a starting price of slightly less than $60,000.
11:26Around 50 euros before government subsidies are deducted.
11:36Scout has filed numerous trademarks and patent applications in the U.S. to legally protect its own name.
11:44These include not only old Scout designations such as Scout 80, Scout 800, Super Scout SSI or SR2, but also some new names.
11:52Some indicate that there could be additional models or equipment lines.
12:00In addition to Scout Hauler and Scout Reaper, terms such as Telos, Travelstar XL or Harvester appear, which fit the range extender.
12:09Designations such as Sweather, Cultivator, Grade, Fresser, Former, Harrow, Boar and Sith have also been secured,
12:16all of which refer to agricultural equipment and thus indicate a connection to history.
12:21Likewise, old equipment variants such as Travelstar, Rally, Traveltop, Aristocrat, Trailstar,
12:27Terrastar, Scout, Terra, Terra, Sportstar and Snowstar have been newly protected.
12:33A separate plant for the Scout brand is also part of VW's U.S. strategy.
12:37At first, it appeared that production would be integrated into the Chattanooga plant.
12:45However, in early 2023, it was officially confirmed that a new plant would be built near Columbia, South Carolina.
12:53This plant is expected to be able to build up to 200,000 vehicles per year.
12:57The groundbreaking ceremony took place on February 15, 2024, and Volkswagen is investing around 2 billion dollars,
13:06or around 1.84 billion euros, in the project.
13:12In the long term, the company aims to create around 4,000 jobs here.
13:16The state of South Carolina is supporting the project with 1.29 billion dollars, or around 9.19 billion euros,
13:26as part of the Inflation Reduction Act and is offering tax incentives that could amount
13:30to up to 180 million dollars, or around 166 million euros.
13:40However, this plant will be exclusively intended for Scout vehicles and will not produce any other
13:44models from the VW group, such as Audi or VW electric cars.
13:51Although the latter had been speculated in the meantime, Volkswagen representatives in the U.S.
13:56made it clear that they wanted to ensure that the Scout plants had a certain degree of independence.
14:03Audi, on the other hand, is separately examining various options for creating its own capacities
14:08in the USA or participating in projects within the group.
14:11No final decision has been made on this yet.
14:19VW's overarching goal is to finally achieve the 10% market share in the USA that it has long
14:24set itself with the new Scout models.
14:26Scott Keough was appointed CEO of Scout after previously being responsible for operations at
14:35Volkswagen of America.
14:38With the move to Scout, he is now focusing on building the new brand.
14:44However, the well-known Skoda Scout models in Europe have nothing to do with the new American brand.
14:49The focus is on the American roots, the revived history and the potential to gain a foothold in
14:57the growing market for robust electric vehicles.
15:03Since Ford Jeep has not yet offered its Bronco and Wrangler off-road models as fully electric
15:07versions, Scout could fill an attractive gap.
15:10In addition, another internal combustion engine redesign would be out of the question in Volkswagen's
15:18strategy anyway.
15:21VW ultimately came up with the idea of using the legendary Scout name because of the rights it
15:26acquired from Navistar and International. A stroke of luck from the perspective of many
15:31fans who still know the name Scout from its early days. As always, you can find the link to read
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