Scout is aiming for the Rivian R1S’s electric thunder with the Traveler SUV.
The first real challenger to the Rivian R1S’s electric SUV halo is coming, and it hails from South Carolina via Germany. Thewas unveiled as a direct rival for the Rivian R1S off-road electric SUV.
Scout said it will own its sales and service network with direct sales to consumers, but hasn’t elaborated more on the process.How much do the Scout Traveler and Rivian R1S cost?The R1S will be offered at up to about $120,000 when the quad-motor version arrives in 2025. It can run up to about $110,000 today with a tri-motor powertrain.
At 200.8 inches long, the Rivian is 3.6 inches longer than the Kia EV9, but 4.1 inches shorter than a Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 9.9 inches shorter than a Chevrolet Tahoe. Scout said the Traveler will have two electric motors, one per axle, and have nearly 1,000 lb-ft of torque. Scout hasn’t said how much horsepower the Traveler will have.Every Rivian R1S comes with a four-corner air suspension and features a trick hydraulic kinetic roll-control system that does away with mechanical anti-roll bars.The Rivian R1S can be lifted to 15.0 inches of ground clearance and has up to 43.0 inches of water fording capability.
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