Scout Motors the Volkswagen-owned automotive company, has taken an important step towards launching its upcoming pickup truck and SUV. The company has started building validation vehicles at its new manufacturing plant in Blythewood, South Carolina, USA. The new models, named Terra and Traveler, are designed for customers who want powerful vehicles with modern technology and off-road capabilities.
The validation vehicles will help the company test its manufacturing equipment, production process and vehicle quality before regular production begins. The company is also using more than 750 robots in its body shop to improve manufacturing quality and monitor welding work.
Scout's new factory is part of a major investment worth around $2 billion. The company plans to continue its testing process into 2027. The Terra pickup truck and Traveler SUV are expected to offer electric power with range-extender options. Both vehicles are expected to start at below $60,000 in the US market. Scout is targeting a late 2027 sales launch, with customer deliveries expected to begin in 2028. This development brings the revived Scout brand closer to its return to the automobile market after several years.
