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2028 Scout Traveler

The Traveler SUV is an electric vehicle from Volkswagen's new Scout brand. A modern take on the International Scout II SUV from the 1970s, it is built on a brand-new body-on-frame platform that's unique to the Scout brand. As shown it promises serious off-road ability and a 350-mile driving range. An optional 'Harvester' version’s gas-powered range extender gets up to 500 miles of range between charge-ups and fill-ups. Scout says the EV can do 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds and tow 7,000 pounds. Inside, you'll find buttons and knobs for the climate and audio controls underneath the big touchscreen. A three-person front bench seat is optional. The automaker says that production will start in 2027 at Scout's new factory in South Carolina.

Market value
$57,500
Fuel
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
6
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Model year 2028
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Electric
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
4WD
Transmission
Direct, 1-speed
Category
Electric SUVs
Generation began
2028

Pricing

Original MSRP range
$57,500 - $70,000

Road tests

Test status
Not Tested

Dimensions

Length
208 in
Width
92 in
Height
76 in
Wheelbase
120 in
Maximum load
2,000 lb
Towing capacity
7,000 lb

Interior

Seating
6 people

Brand context

About Scout

<p>Volkswagen characterizes Scout as a startup with the backing of a major automaker and the heritage of a famous brand. Although it’s part of <a href="https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/volkswagen/" target="">Volkswagen</a>, it will have its own network of retailers where test drives and some repairs will take place. The name and design are a tribute to the International Harvester Scout, which was sold from 1960 through 1980 and was one of the first SUVs sold in the U.S. The Volkswagen Group got the rights to use the Scout name when it purchased Navistar, the successor to International Harvester, which now only manufactures commercial vehicles. The Scout Terra pickup truck and Scout Traveler SUV are prototypes of the first models to wear the Scout badge in 44 years, and they aim to mix new technology with what we think are the best kinds of old-school sensibilities.They are targeting production for 2027, the Terra and Traveler will be built in Scout’s new factory outside Columbia, S.C., which is currently under construction.</p>

Vehicle ID: 33764 First published: October 29, 2024 Updated: December 4, 2025

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