# Scout Traveler SUV Hits 800 HP

> Scout's new Traveler SUV with 800 horsepower and 500 miles of range debuts after CEO confirms specs.
- Title: Scout Traveler SUV Hits 800 HP · The Drive | Shortify
- Summary: Scout's new Traveler SUV with 800 horsepower and 500 miles of range debuts after CEO confirms specs.
- Keywords: scout motors, traveler suv, 800 horsepower, extended-range electric powertrain, harvester powertrain, v w group, The Drive
- Source: The Drive — https://thedrive.com/news/scouts-gas-backed-traveler-suv-will-make-800-hp-its-ceo-told-us
- Author: Joel Feder
- Published: 2026-11-13T13:09:04+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: scout motors, traveler suv, 800 horsepower, extended-range electric powertrain, harvester powertrain, v w group, cars, technology
## Scout Traveler SUV Specs
Scout Motors confirmed the Traveler SUV will produce 800 horsepower and 500 miles of range.

> The specs of having something that’s 1,000 pound feet of torque, 800 horsepower, 500 miles of range, is a pretty phenomenal solution, and I think that’s why people are jumping there.
## Powertrain Details
The Traveler uses a naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine from Mexico for 800 horsepower.
## Range and Performance
The SUV achieves 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds with 1,000 lb-ft of torque and 500 miles of total range.
## Key takeaway

Scout Motors' Traveler SUV will produce 800 horsepower and 500 miles of range using an extended-range electric powertrain.