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Scout reveals two concepts in long-awaited debut

By 2024-11-01T13:50:00

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Rugged SUV and pickup truck concepts revitalise a storied American brand. Head of design Chris Benjamin gives Laura Burstein the details 

Less than two years after former Stellantis designer Chris Benjamin was announced to lead the design studio, VW Group-owned Scout Motors unveiled its first two electric concept vehicles in the wilds outside Nashville, TN. The Traveler SUV and the Terra pickup truck hope to win the hearts (and wallets) of American buyers in two crucial but crowded segments.  

What separates Scout from EV startup rivals such as Rivian is the brand’s deep history. Agricultural vehicle manufacturer International Harvester, based in the heartland of the American Midwest, introduced the first International Scout in 1960, a rugged pickup truck whose design was utilitarian but also revolutionary, swapping flat body sides for a more contoured appearance. Through the 1970s and ‘80s, Scout produced multiple variants of its Scout 80 and Scout II models, and along the way built a cult following in the recreational and racing off-roading community.

Scott Keogh, Scout Motors CEO with International Scout original

Scott Keogh, Scout Motors CEO, with an original International Scout 

This legacy both inspired and challenged Benjamin and his team. “We are a startup, but we have heritage, which is unusual in this industry,” he noted before the vehicle reveal. To Benjamin, the…

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