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Congratulations Volkswagen for bring back the Scout after a 40+ year absence, and for killing this return simultaneously. Your choice to only make electric vehicles shows that you’re not paying attention to the culture of your market, nor do you care about the average hard working middle class American that cannot afford an electric vehicle and wouldn’t buy one in the first place.
 
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Honestly, they seemed to have listened to us with the concept. It's hard to listen to a bunch of people wanting different things. But a concept is not a production vehicle - and I am hoping this one hits the mark fairly closely. I guess my 2 larger fears are it not hitting it's mark - and honestly, them releasing something less then upgrading it in 2 years. I usually keep my vehicles for the long haul, but the Rubicon ended up being upgraded as soon as I could test drive the diesel. I upgraded it with the same color - only visible difference was one sticker. The upgrade was worth it - not that I did not enjoy the first Rubicon.

So in all honesty - I was hoping a little more offroad (Wrangler/Bronco), and a little less SUV. Others were hoping more SUV, less off road apparently. History has kind of showed us that initial offerings should showcase possibilities, later offerings, maybe toned down and budget. Not like anyone is going to be driving a 60k Cybertruck any times soon (which honestly would still have rather good specs). Personally, I hope the make it a little more off road first to set the image, then make a road only SUV latter. I live in a world of Jeeps and 4x4 trucks (probably a few Broncos - but they are newer). But I see what I see at work - work is a bias enviroment. A few employees show up in work 4x4 trucks - but EVERY SUV and truck in the parking lot is 2x4 with running boards (which are completely unnecessary on a fairly low un-lifted vehicle. But clients at work are driving family vehicles - not weekend toys.
 
Scott61 said:
Congratulations Volkswagen for bring back the Scout after a 40+ year absence, and for killing this return simultaneously. Your choice to only make electric vehicles shows that you’re not paying attention to the culture of your market, nor do you care about the average hard working middle class American that cannot afford an electric vehicle and wouldn’t buy one in the first place.
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Well guessing @Scott61 did a dine and dash comment, but I keep seeing the Volkswagen comment and wanted to still speak to that.

As a young, ambitious man entering this crazy dog eat dog world many years ago I too had a financial backbone to help support my ambitions. That supporter was referred to as "Dad". With everything he did to kick start all my life goals, I was never referred to as Dad. I still had my own identity. ....just as Scout Motors has theirs.

So thank you Volkswagen [Dad] for supporting this ambitious journey Scout Motors has infront of it. Make 'em proud Scout Motors!
 
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