by Michael Gauthier
- Scout launch reportedly pushed back by a year.
- New report cites unspecified “technical problems”.
- Volkswagen has invested billions in the revival.
Volkswagen is spending billions on Scout’s rebirth, but things might not be going according to plan. Quite the opposite as a new report out of Germany claims the company is postponing the launch by a year.
A report from Spiegel attributes the delay on “technical problems,” although specifics are hazy and said to include a financial component. However, in a statement to The Drive, a spokesperson said “Scout Motors has not shared any timing or product update announcements.”
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That sounds like a carefully worded response that doesn’t confirm or deny anything, only the fact they haven’t announced any updates. Regardless, the company’s website says initial production is targeted to begin in 2027.
Still, Scout gives themselves plenty of wiggle room as the launch date is accompanied by a disclaimer that reveals the timeline is “based on current projections and is subject to change.” The automaker goes on to say the “anticipated production date is an estimate and may be affected by various factors.”
While the brand is staying tight-lipped, Scout introduced updated Traveler and Terra concepts at the Los Angeles Auto Show last year. They were minor evolutions of the original models that were introduced in October of 2024 and more closely preview the production truck and SUV.
Scout has shared little about the vehicles recently, but they’ll be offered with electric and range-extended powertrains. The former will have a range of approximately 350 miles (563 km), while the latter increases that distance to more than 500 miles (805 km) thanks to a gas engine that acts as a generator.
The company has reportedly received over 150,000 refundable reservations and roughly 85 percent are said to be for the range-extended variant. However, there’s still a lot we don’t know about the vehicles and it appears they could be running behind schedule.
