Volkswagen presents its new and impressive electric cars that you won’t be able to buy

Despite the great success that Volkswagen has achieved around the world, there has always been one territory that has resisted them: North America. The Germans have tried it several times in different ways, but the brand has not achieved the success it expected. While models like the Beetle and the different generations of the Volkswagen California have become a myth, the overall range has barely had an impact on sales. Now, once again, Volkswagen is trying again with Scout, a specific brand of 100% electric off-road vehicles. Its first two models are the Traveler (SUV) and the Terra (Pick-up).

As I’m sure you already know, the Scout brand is not new to the American customer. Its name derives from only model they had for sale between 1961 and 1980, the International Harvester Scout. After going bankrupt and abandoning the business, in 2020 Volkswagen decided to buy the brand through its American truck subsidiary, Navistar International. Already in May 2022 the Germans They made official their intention to recover the brand with electric vehicles. Just like it was scheduled For weeks now, the first two cars have been presented tonight, and it must be said that at first glance they are spectacular. Very much in the style of the American client.

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The Scout Traveler is a great SUV which is positioned as the most recommended model for traveling and for those looking for comfort. Despite this, its off-road configuration guarantees good off-road behavior, as well as a tremendous capacity to move heavy objects. Scout has assured that it will be able to tow more than 3 tons and carry almost a ton in its trunk. Regarding the pick-up, named Scout Terrais only offered in a crew cab and open bed configuration. It is capable of towing up to 4,500 kilograms. The box with more than a ton of payload offers power outlets to power tools of all types.

Volkswagen, or Scout however you prefer to say it, has designed both models around its own 800-volt platform. The body is mounted on a frame with a rigid rear axle that allows an ideal configuration for off-road vehicles with more than 30 centimeters of ground clearance. In terms of performance, Scout offers two mechanical versions. Electric with 560 kilometers of approved autonomy, or an EREV (extended range electric) with more than 800 kilometers of rangeof which 240 will come from the battery part. Although the sizes of the batteries have not been communicated, the structure will allow a charging power of up to 350 kW and will arrive as standard with Tesla’s NACS port installed.

Now is when the bad news comes. As you may have imagined, the Scout Terra and Traveler will only be available for the North American continent, and even they will have to wait a long time to be able to enjoy them. Forecasts indicate that production will begin in South Carolina in 2027, almost three years from now. All those who are interested can now request a reservation with an advance payment of $100. With this maneuver, Volkswagen hopes to recover some of the ground lost in the United States as a result of the Dieselgate scandal. However, many doubt the strategy, including Elon Muskwhich questions the latest investments made by the Germans in American territory.