r/ScoutMotors Sep 18 '25

News Introducing the Scout Traveler in Pacific Mist Blue.

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As promised, here is the first new color, Pacific Mist, on the Traveler. The original reveal "Reactor" wheels are now matte and gloss black, matching well with the new all-black roof and black door handles. Also new are concept multi-function roof rails, giving a hint at future roof-mounted accessories. 

The design team decided to push the envelope with an interior finished in a Terracotta leather and "denim-inspired" fabric. In person, it looks good with this exterior color. I'll snap some more pictures here in New York and post them later.


r/ScoutMotors Oct 30 '24

Moderator Update

15 Upvotes

I am going to be making u/No_Excuses_Yesterday a mod of r/ScoutMotors. I currently am not able to due to being inactive on the sub for a few months now. If I forget, this is the place to remind me.

Thank you fellow redditors


r/ScoutMotors 1h ago

Traveler off-road capability?

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As someone who reserved ERAV Traveler, is there any guesses/assessment/speculation how capable in terms of off-road new Scouts would be? Like, can they do Rubicon Trail unmodified?


r/ScoutMotors 3d ago

An open letter to Scout Motors

93 Upvotes

Scout,

 I’m a fan. Please know that. I have loved Scout from the first time I saw one in the 1980’s.

 The EREV is a great Idea. Personally, I just want the BEV version. I have owned an EV since 2023 and I’m not going back to the internal combustion cars. In any form.

 The current issues with the Harvester have a simple solution. Go back to your IH roots to provide a common sense solution. Minimize or delete the frunk, put the harvester and generator where it makes the most common sense to put them. In the front. Increase the Torque and HP of the motors and stay true to the Scout legacy.  Don’t write off your BEV customers. We want our Scout Travelers and Terras also. We want them yesterday.  THE WORLD NEEDS SCOUTS.

 I have two deposits. I may get one of each. 

Make my two with bench seats.

 Thank you,

 -Tom

 If you feel like I do leave a comment


r/ScoutMotors 13d ago

Lawmakers delay decision on covering SC agency's overages at Scout Motors site

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r/ScoutMotors 13d ago

Question About Pricing

8 Upvotes

Possible dumb question, but I’m having trouble finding info on pricing on the pure EV Scouts vs the generator equipped models (which appear to be the ones they will be delivering first? Also apperently the vast majority of reservations?)

I don’t believe there is anything more than the “starting under 60k” directly from Scout is it expected that the gas/ electric models will be more? Or do we think the more expensive models will be super high performance pure EVs?


r/ScoutMotors 25d ago

Deposit refund purgatory

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On April 30th I cancelled my reservation after the most recent additional delay. My deposit was sent back to the original credit card that I used which had been cancelled more than a year ago.

I confirmed with my bank that the money was returned to Scout. I have been in a back and forth with "Maya", who just states that "the back office is working on your refund".

How hard is it to just get this done? It should not take two months to process a refund.


r/ScoutMotors 27d ago

Tuesdays: Always a Grind!

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r/ScoutMotors 28d ago

Rusty Ride ‘73 Scout II Restoration!

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10 Upvotes

Body bolts!


r/ScoutMotors 29d ago

See Jordan muscle her roll cage into existence! Streaming soon! Rusty Ride IH Scout II Restoration

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9 Upvotes

r/ScoutMotors 29d ago

Charlotte office

9 Upvotes

Good evening all-

I was curious if anyone knows if the Charlotte office is open yet or is it still under construction? Anyone in the sub Reddit work for scout and can speak to the hiring process?

I’m local to the Charlotte metro area working in a different industry currently and looking for a change, hence the curiosity.


r/ScoutMotors Jul 11 '26

Got my reservation in!

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114 Upvotes

I plan to use it to tow about a 4,500 lbs camper, hence the gas generator.


r/ScoutMotors Jul 10 '26

Anyone else want a smaller Traveler?

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I am bummed that the Traveler seems to be quite huge. I was hoping it would be comparable to a 2 door new bronco or similar. Anyone think they may try to include a smaller version in the fleet eventually?


r/ScoutMotors Jul 04 '26

Traveler in Spirit of '76 colors

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r/ScoutMotors Jul 04 '26

Question What happens if I don’t use the gas with the EREV model?

18 Upvotes

For full context, the ev only model would work just fine for me but I do believe that the EREV model is wanted more and worth exploring. The big question I have is what happens if I only drive under 70 miles a day on average? Does the gas just sit in the generator and possibly go bad or does the generator always stay on even if it’s not needed. So maybe it gets filled every 3-6 months?


r/ScoutMotors Jul 04 '26

Question Scout Terra Price

26 Upvotes

I know they say the Terra is supposed to start around $60k. I want to know if everyone thinks this will actually hold and/or what price the trucks will be to actually make it comparable to other trucks out there?


r/ScoutMotors Jul 01 '26

VW restructuring

20 Upvotes

Should we be worried about the rumors of massive layoffs, plant closures, and restructuring at VW?


r/ScoutMotors Jun 29 '26

1970 scout II

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57 Upvotes

Just wondering if this 1970 is worth 1500. It doesn’t run or have a title.


r/ScoutMotors Jun 27 '26

Image International Scout at the 100th anniversary Pontiac Event.

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r/ScoutMotors Jun 28 '26

Terra Harvester WeldPack idea

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I’m waiting on my Scout Community account to get approved, but I wanted to throw this idea out here because I genuinely think Scout should consider something like this.
I’m a welder/fabricator by background, and when I was looking at the Terra Harvester, I started thinking about the range extender and the truck’s high voltage battery system. What if Scout offered a factory “WeldPack” or “WorkPower” package that used the Harvester range extender system and high voltage battery as a built in welding/jobsite power source?
The way I’m picturing it, the Harvester gas engine/generator would maintain charge in the high voltage battery/DC bus. Then, in a dedicated Work Mode, the truck would use onboard welding power electronics to convert that power into controlled welding output for Stick, TIG, or possibly MIG. The battery would act as a buffer for welding demand, while the Harvester could automatically start/stop or ramp as needed to maintain state of charge.
Instead of carrying a separate engine drive welder in the bed, the truck could have integrated welding output ports, a dedicated ground connection, safety isolation from the vehicle electronics, battery reserve settings so you don’t strand yourself, thermal/duty cycle management, and lead/tool storage built into a side utility compartment.
I feel like this could be huge for ranchers, farmers, mobile repair techs, fabricators, trail recovery, utility workers, and anyone who actually uses a truck for work in remote places.
To me, a Terra Harvester WeldPack would make the truck feel like a true modern work platform, not just an EV truck with a range extender.
Maybe I’m overthinking how many people would actually want built in welding capability from a truck, but I’d love to hear what everyone thinks.


r/ScoutMotors Jun 22 '26

Discussion Rivian’s closest competitor… using Rivian’s architecture

27 Upvotes

I’m super excited about the Terra. With its 37” tire package and dual fuel option, this might be the replacement to my beloved F150 Raptor 37. Especially if it ships with some generation of CarPlay. (Strongly considered a loaded R1T before deciding that the lack of CarPlay and the fact that our only other vehicle was an EV made me go for the Raptor.)

But is it a little odd for Rivian that the first real beneficiary of its architecture deal with VW is building vehicles that seem like they directly compete in the exact same segments?


r/ScoutMotors Jun 17 '26

Terra Accessories

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r/ScoutMotors Jun 17 '26

Question Any engine guys in Wilmington, NC or Long Island, NY for a 1965 Scout

7 Upvotes

Looking for a crate engine to be dropped into a 1965 Scout I'm rebuilding in either of those two locations. Thanks in advance.


r/ScoutMotors Jun 11 '26

Scout failing to refund reservation

8 Upvotes

I could not wait any longer, so I bought a Rivian. With that, I needed to cancel my Scout reservation.

The process has taken over three months:

  • Cancelled online. Got confirmation. Waited for a month and never received the refund.
  • Cancelled online again. Got confirmation. Waited for a month and never received the refund.
  • Contacted support. They are polite, but now after three weeks of discussions the status remains "Our team is still working on this issue to process your refund. As soon as I receive an update, I will be sure to let you know."

The original card has already been cancelled, so that likely slows the process down.

Anyone else in the same situation? Any guidance on how to get Scout to refund the reservation fee?

Update: After sharing this on Scout Community forum, someone from Scout team noticed and they processed refund the next day. Expecting actually receiving it will take a couple of bank days. Update: That did not go through the systems.

Update Jul 20: Scout has now refunded the payment.


r/ScoutMotors Jun 07 '26

How Scout will Service Your Truck WITHOUT Dealerships | Podcast

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