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  1. All-electric option with decent range
  2. 800 V architecture -- faster charging at EA chargers will be great.
  3. Rugged/offroad capabilities
  4. Frunk--I use it to store all of my emergency gear, all of my tools, and everything that I don't want rattling around in the cabin or out in the weather in the bed of my Lightning. There's still room for groceries, take-out, and a lot of other stuff even with all that.
  5. Tactile controls for HVAC
  6. No dealerships
  7. Body-on-frame construction--read about someone taking their R1T out on the Rubicon and finding some weird wrinkles in the body, likely from the fact that the body isn't separated from the subframe with bushings--twisting of the frame means twisting of the body means sheet metal damage
  8. Lockable differentials
  9. Towing
  10. Hoping for 220 Volt 50A output from an external outlet so I can use it for emergency backup power as with the Lightning.
 
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1) Built in America
2) 80% self-serviceability with Factory accessories (@Jamie@ScoutMotors love thread on this to hear what you guys are dreaming up)
3) Faithful modern Scout linage (no jellybean styling inside or out)
4) Old school: Body on frame, Lockers, Sway Bar disconnect
5) Bidirectional electric drivetrain
6) Glorious Buttons
7) Driver dash/screen
8) Frunk with Cooler (race/game day envy) to store the Blackstone grill
9) Power outlets (More Power!)
10) Real leather with perforated cooled and heated seats
 
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IHScout said:
1) Built in America
2) 80% self-serviceability with Factory accessories (@Jamie@ScoutMotors love thread on this to hear what you guys are dreaming up)
3) Faithful modern Scout linage (no jellybean styling inside or out)
4) Old school: Body on frame, Lockers, Sway Bar disconnect
5) Bidirectional electric drivetrain
6) Glorious Buttons
7) Driver dash/screen
8) Frunk with Cooler (race/game day envy) to store the Blackstone grill
9) Power outlets (More Power!)
10) Real leather with perforated cooled and heated seats
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I'm with you on everything but I wonder about #10. Do you think the perforated seats would be an issue with dust, dirt and mud? I guess if it's an option then a dirt bomb like me would just not opt for it. I do wonder if the needle on the LCD speedometer screen will oscillate around the correct speed? (*grin*)
 
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I'm with you on everything but I wonder about #10. Do you think the perforated seats would be an issue with dust, dirt and mud? I guess if it's an option then a dirt bomb like me would just not opt for it. I do wonder if the needle on the LCD speedometer screen will oscillate around the correct speed? (*grin*)
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If it doesn't bounce at least +/- 10 mph, it's not a real Scout.
 
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I tried to come up with a top ten list of favorite things but was only able to come up with two things:
  • Traveler
  • Terra
Okay seriously though here's what I came up with:
  • Off-road oriented: Solid rear axle, lockers, sway bar disconnect, 35s from factory but can fit 37s
  • Scout "swoop" on the rear doors
  • Mod friendly
  • Harvester option
  • Screens, toggles AND buttons!
  • The exterior. All of it. That beautifully boxy design 🤤
  • No dealerships
  • The interior. All of it.
  • Towing capacity
  • Scout's commitment to the community
 
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DBHowe said:
I'm with you on everything but I wonder about #10. Do you think the perforated seats would be an issue with dust, dirt and mud? I guess if it's an option then a dirt bomb like me would just not opt for it. I do wonder if the needle on the LCD speedometer screen will oscillate around the correct speed? (*grin*)
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I get your point. I move to Florida 4 years ago and cooled seats were wonderful in my last rental.
 
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1. Real off-road features such as locking rear/front diff, unlinking swaybar, Winch, skid plates
2. Rivian Tech and not some crappy android ui like volvo
3. Exterior design of Traveler
4. Real Leather
5. Real buttons
6. Harvester options (BUT PLEASE GIVE US AS MUCH PURE ELECTRIC RANGE AS POSSIBLE)
7. 0-60 in 3.5s
8. Overall size of the vehicle
9. Clearance of 12"+ 3 ft wading capability
10. Laptop Tray + overall design of the front console
 
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