Production date updates: Traveler (September 2028), Terra (March 2030)

[Roger 123]

The Scout Rumbletilskin model coming in 4 yrs C'Mon who thinks Audi's will roll out of the Scout factory before Scouts Do ??

 

[joewilk45]

It's at the point now we can all go buy are next vehicle and in 4 years maybe Scout will be a reality. It's like your girlfriend is going away to college and in the beginning you get texts then they stop And then she comes home in an Audi with her new Beau ( Scout ) But that's fine because you have Bronco and she rides you like you've never been ridden before Giddy up !!!!

 

[BroncoScout]

Scout should have stuck with the original plan of EV Architecture. They would have something on the streets while developing the Erev system. But I think the real plant hold up is they VW is retooling plant to also make Audi's and that VW battery investments are about to pay off. But Ford will bring hybrid and Erev drive trains to market in 2027 / 28 we will get to see how they addressed Erev drivetrain and gas tank size does it require premium fuel ? What's proposed maintenance schedule I would think hourly like a generator as to oil and filters. Scout has tremendous potential but time is not their friend. Be interesting to see how they market their offerings when they do come to market. Maybe reservation holders can trade their poster for a package upgrade for their loyalty and patience we should get something for those wo see this thing through ??

Scout ain’t trading us nothing. If anything like Ford, they will give a few fortunate res holders the op to buy their Raptor version of the Scout. Ford really up’d their game as the Bronco rollout was delayed, they sent Hammocks, calendars, playing cards, free entrance into the Off-Roadeo which was a blast and educational and maybe some other stuff I did’t get, oh free headliner if you didnt want the soft top sooner, oh ya and 200,000 Ford Pass points and kept 2021 MSRP in 2023 via a rebate. Shoot now that I type this out, maybe Scout Should Do as you suggest!!! Lol!!

 

[No_Remorse]

Here's some financial info on South Carolina and how it impacted Scout. Long read, interesting tho...

https://www.postandcourier.com/poli...5XoShkOTdZgeE62Yy3TDSkaMD&utm_content=related

 

[joewilk45]

They aren't having a good coming out experience so far. SC state overruns 1 billion VW over budget but lm sure part of that was revising plant to build Audi's as well as scouts but hopefully one-day when we least expect it we will get an email saying it's time !!! When that occurs is anyone's guess but from history we will be the last to know. Have a nice Saturday.

 

[Roger 123]

Here's some financial info on South Carolina and how it impacted Scout. Long read, interesting tho...

https://www.postandcourier.com/poli...5XoShkOTdZgeE62Yy3TDSkaMD&utm_content=related

So in a nutshell the .gov got involved and it all went to

So they knew it was going to be filled in but they did it too soon so they shut everything down for five months just to prove they were in charge.

After five months they said, “Sure go ahead and fill it in because as we all know that was the plan all along”.

What DNR officials learned bothered them. In August, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it had found evidence that a creek was being filled before the government authorized the work to proceed. Lightsey said that resulted in a five-month halt of all construction

 

[cjep65]

According to Automotive News: https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/scout/an-scout-production-launch-timelines-0408/

Traveler SUV production is expected to begin in September 2028

Terra pickup production expected to begin March 2030


ARTICLE SUMMARY:

New data suggests that the timeline for Scout Motors’ highly anticipated debut has shifted further into the future than previously expected. According to recent projections from AutoForecast Solutions, the brand’s production schedule is being recalibrated to better align with shifting market demands.

Updated Production Timelines
Industry analysts now expect a staggered rollout for the new lineup:

• Traveler SUV: Production is projected to begin in September 2028.
• Terra Pickup: Manufacturing is slated to start in March 2030.

While Scout plans to produce a few dozen units for testing in late 2026, the bulk of 2027 will likely be dedicated to refining assembly processes and employee training before customer-ready vehicles emerge.

Strategic Shift to EREV
In response to cooling demand for pure battery-electric (BEV) trucks, Scout is pivoting its strategy. CEO Scott Keogh confirmed that the brand will prioritize the "Harvester" extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrain.

• Market Demand: Currently, 87% of the 160,000 reservation holders have opted for the EREV version.
• Model Popularity: The Traveler SUV accounts for roughly 70% of all early bookings.

Production Outlook & Capacity
The manufacturing facility in Blythewood, South Carolina, is designed for high volume, though initial forecasts for the individual models remain conservative:

• Projected Annual Volume: Roughly 40,000 units for the Traveler and 35,000 for the Terra.
• Total Capacity: The plant can support over 200,000 vehicles per year, leaving the door open for Scout to act as a contract manufacturer for other Volkswagen Group brands.
• Lifecycle: Analysts expect these models to stay in production for approximately nine years.

Expert Perspective

While Scout is a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, it is navigating the typical hurdles of a startup—including building new platforms and electrical architectures from the ground up. Despite the delays, the brand aims to capture about 1% of the U.S. market share by appealing to outdoors-oriented consumers.

 

[cjep65]

According to Automotive News: https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/scout/an-scout-production-launch-timelines-0408/

Traveler SUV production is expected to begin in September 2028

Terra pickup production expected to begin March 2030


ARTICLE SUMMARY:

New data suggests that the timeline for Scout Motors’ highly anticipated debut has shifted further into the future than previously expected. According to recent projections from AutoForecast Solutions, the brand’s production schedule is being recalibrated to better align with shifting market demands.

Updated Production Timelines
Industry analysts now expect a staggered rollout for the new lineup:

• Traveler SUV: Production is projected to begin in September 2028.
• Terra Pickup: Manufacturing is slated to start in March 2030.

While Scout plans to produce a few dozen units for testing in late 2026, the bulk of 2027 will likely be dedicated to refining assembly processes and employee training before customer-ready vehicles emerge.

Strategic Shift to EREV
In response to cooling demand for pure battery-electric (BEV) trucks, Scout is pivoting its strategy. CEO Scott Keogh confirmed that the brand will prioritize the "Harvester" extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrain.

• Market Demand: Currently, 87% of the 160,000 reservation holders have opted for the EREV version.
• Model Popularity: The Traveler SUV accounts for roughly 70% of all early bookings.

Production Outlook & Capacity
The manufacturing facility in Blythewood, South Carolina, is designed for high volume, though initial forecasts for the individual models remain conservative:

• Projected Annual Volume: Roughly 40,000 units for the Traveler and 35,000 for the Terra.
• Total Capacity: The plant can support over 200,000 vehicles per year, leaving the door open for Scout to act as a contract manufacturer for other Volkswagen Group brands.
• Lifecycle: Analysts expect these models to stay in production for approximately nine years.

Expert Perspective

While Scout is a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, it is navigating the typical hurdles of a startup—including building new platforms and electrical architectures from the ground up. Despite the delays, the brand aims to capture about 1% of the U.S. market share by appealing to outdoors-oriented consumers.

 

[cjep65]

Well good luck boys... i knew it was too good to be true. i could be dead in 4 years. cant wait any longer.... hello Rivian. I pulled my reservation

 

[joewilk45]

https://www.motortrend.com/features/ford-f150-erev-lessons-from-lightning
Ford will have EREV's in F150 and broncos by next year

 

[joewilk45]

You know regardless of what side we support imagine if government was smart enough to empower all areas of society I guess that's called heaven if government was your partner instead of the problem.

 

[joewilk45]

I guess that's why older people love history it just seemed better back then people cared they brought meals instead of hopeful foreclosures so they could make a buck off of someone's misfortune. Scout represeented the past to me that time when things were better. My hope is Scout does what made them who they were. They need to stay true to themselves don't deviate be the innovator and tell us the truth !!!

 

[MrOzMan]

If you really think so. The company that announced the Bronco in 2016, and didn’t launch it until 2021. With two years of quality control issues. They’re coming out with this EREV next year? Got it.

https://www.motortrend.com/features/ford-f150-erev-lessons-from-lightning
Ford will have EREV's in F150 and broncos by next year