Image Credit: Scout Motors.Scout is still preparing the Traveler for production, but it's already exploring how far the SUV's personality could stretch. Two new concepts take the same basic vehicle in dramatically different directions, from an upscale family retreat to a heavily equipped backcountry rig.The first is called Mountainside, a warmer and considerably cleaner interpretation of the Traveler. The second doesn't have a proper name beyond its trail-ready designation, and its priorities become obvious as soon as you spot the winch, beadlock wheels, and full-size spare hanging off the back.Scout Motors unveiled both concepts ahead of their public debut at the Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Experience in Colorado, where they will appear alongside the Terra pickup. Rather than previewing two specific production trims, the concepts explore different ways Scout could develop the Traveler's design, materials, accessories, and capability.AdvertisementAdvertisementThat makes the pair an interesting look at where the revived brand could eventually expand. One targets buyers who want their rugged SUV to feel genuinely premium, while the other is aimed squarely at people planning to put its off-road credentials to work.Mountainside Shows Scout's Softer SideImage Credit: Scout Motors.Scout describes the Mountainside as an exploration of "quiet luxury," although it hasn't abandoned the Traveler's rugged proportions. Its Morning Dusk paint is a deep charcoal brown containing subtle golden metallic highlights that become more visible as light moves across the body.The exterior has deliberately been kept clean, with Scout removing the roof rack and rear-mounted spare tire carrier. In their place are a panoramic sunroof and 22-inch Vault wheels finished in anodized black with brushed detailing, although the concept still rides on substantial 35-inch tires.Inside, Scout calls the color and material theme Alpine District. Semi-aniline leather is joined by grey woven fabrics with a subtle plaid pattern, recycled walnut trim, warm accent colors, and houndstooth material covering the pillars and roof.AdvertisementAdvertisementScout hasn't abandoned physical controls in the pursuit of luxury, either. Rugged knobs, toggles, and door handles are still found throughout the cabin, while stainless-steel speaker grilles use the company's Harvester pattern.The Trail-Ready Traveler Goes The Other DirectionImage Credit: Scout Motors.The trail-ready concept tosses the Mountainside's restrained approach to the curb and starts adding equipment. Its Galvanized Steel finish was inspired by raw metal and hard-wearing tools, while a contrasting Canvas-colored roof and black Cabana Top break up the exterior.Full-metal front and rear bumpers are designed to preserve approach and departure angles while adding useful hardware. Scout fitted an integrated front winch, rear tow hitch, rock rails, an elevated roof rack with trail lights, and an exterior spare-tire carrier.That carrier also incorporates a fuel caddy for Travelers equipped with Scout's Harvester gas-powered range extender. Down below, 35-inch off-road tires wrap around 18-inch beadlock wheels finished in gloss and satin black.AdvertisementAdvertisementIts Denim District interior follows the same functional theme. Brick Red leather covers areas including the seats and instrument panel, while denim-inspired textiles reference the durable workwear and agricultural roots associated with the original Scout brand.Neither Traveler Is A Production Trim YetImage Credit: Scout Motors.The concepts provide plenty of ideas for future versions of the Traveler, but Scout hasn't announced either as a production model. For now, they're demonstrations of how the same SUV could be pushed toward different customers without abandoning the brand's outdoors-focused identity.Some of the accessories shown on the trail-ready vehicle could make obvious additions to a future catalog. Likewise, the Mountainside demonstrates how Scout could move upmarket without simply covering the Traveler in glossy trim and oversized luxury cues.Scout is currently completing its production facility in Blythewood, South Carolina, where it plans to build both the Traveler SUV and Terra pickup. The company says early prototype testing and validation are beginning, with customer deliveries expected to start in 2028.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe two concepts suggest Scout isn't interested in giving every Traveler the same personality once those vehicles reach customers. If even some of these ideas survive into production trims and accessories, buyers could eventually have considerable room to decide whether their Scout belongs outside a mountain lodge or halfway up the mountain itself.If you want more stories like this, follow Guessing Headlights on Yahoo so you don't miss what's coming next.