Future Model Expansion Might Include a 2-Door Short Wheelbase Model

[Beach_Bum]

From The Autopian (https://www.theautopian.com/scout-might-be-planning-a-2-door-convertible-4x4-and-also-a-3-row/):
"Scout purists, I have interesting news: I have it on good authority that Scout — a subsidiary of VW and future purveyor of the glorious Traveler and Terra — might build a two-door convertible 4×4 SUV variant of the Traveler/Terra. "

"If that two-door comes with the range-extender option, I’d be tempted to choose it over the Traveler I just preordered. Because a two-door Extended-Range EV with a tailgate, a rear spare tire carrier, a solid axle, and a bench seat is the Grail of Grails."

 

[Waimea]

It’d be super popular among a smaller group of enthusiasts

Whether that’s enough to sustain development and production and profit in the eyes of the decision makers…….

 

[DBHowe]

I like the idea of a two-door. It would be lighter, turn sharper, be more nimble and would be easier to tow. However, if the backseat becomes cramped and uncomfortable for adults, it would lose it's charm. I'm assuming it would have a smaller battery, but depending on the output of the Traveler, maybe it would still have great range?

A removable top is always fun. Maybe two-piece that installs onto a 2 1/2" built-in roll bar? When both pieces of the top are installed, the roll bar simply looks like a door post and the roof line nearly smooth. With the piece over the front seats and the larger back piece removed, it looks like it has a cool, custom roll bar (which it does). Two pieces would also make it easier to take off and store. Maybe even an optional soft top for the back section and a place to store the front section?

Anyway, just dreaming here.

 

[CarTechGeek]

It’d be super popular among a smaller group of enthusiasts

Whether that’s enough to sustain development and production and profit in the eyes of the decision makers…….

Or more accurately, not very popular at all.

4 doors are about 90% of Wranglers, leaving the 2 doors at only about 10%, so they are probably only selling about 16K - 2 door Wranglers for the vehicle that defines the space. IMO the business case for this is likely quite poor, but Jeep simply couldn't abandon the 2 door, even if relatively few people buy it because the Jeep faithful would descend on them with tar and pitchforks.

Scout might build something like that, eventually, if the Terra and Traveler are wildly successful and profitable.

So, don't hold your breath, that would likely be in the year 2030 at best.

Analyzing the picture above. That's an extreme off roader with no front overhang, and about the length of 4 door Wrangler. It sits much taller than the regular Traveler. Higher ground clearance, bigger wheels, higher hood than the already high one on the other Scouts. If rear overhangs are super short as well, WB may even be the same as the Traveler. Wrangler 4 door length combined with larger in every other dimension, so still not small. It could still have 4 doors given the length.

 

[Jim Nichols]

I think a 2 door that is the same in front of the back of the doors but shorter wheelbase and removable top. I've heard the Bronco 2 doors are around 25% of their sales.