Scout Motors Appoints Chief Design Officer

[Jamie@ScoutMotors]

If you can’t show us anything, maybe you (Jamie) can tell us how the concepts are built. Does the manufacturer make the parts in house or via supplier? Who physically puts the vehicle together? Where will Scout build the concepts?

Actually we are working on something exactly like this. Stay tuned.

 

[GotScout]

I think you will all (mostly) be happy with the design direction. It is very much Scout II influenced and it won't be a jelly bean shape so common with other SUV's these days. We are still tweaking, but things are getting very close. As I mentioned in a different topic, the overall design should get locked in sometime in the next couple months.

We're excited.

Have you driven MOBY yet? THAT would excite me....

 

[GotScout]

I’m not terribly big on those but a lot of people I know with the Broncos and Wranglers seem to really like them. I will say in lieu of eggs I’d rather find things like a multi-tool, bottle opener, a nifty gadget to start a campfire (safety first mind you), removable speaker, or other creative everyday gadgets. Maybe a can opener for when you are camping and forget.
Maybe the Easter eggs is a built-in app that shares information about unique places nearby when you are out exploring the country. It’s a ground up vehicle so why not think outside the box.
Maybe the rear floor cargo top can be removed and flipped over and used to play cornhole or something like that. Nobody else has cool stuff like that

I want a modified Boston Whaler / Duckboat that mounts as an extended removable roof.... I don't need eggs or care what Jeep is doing.

 

[SanDoggScout]

Jelly bean shaped before I read that it dawned on me a day or two ago the "cross-over" suv's are preeeettttty much just lifted hatchbacks.....

 

[prattm1964]

Jelly bean shaped before I read that it dawned on me a day or two ago the "cross-over" suv's are preeeettttty much just lifted hatchbacks.....

Actually they are all just the old station wagon, but lifted.

 

[gballein]

No pictures of what is to come? We need to see what is in store for us die hard scout fans!

 

[TAStrock]

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Tysons, Virginia (May 30, 2023) – Scout Motors Inc. (“Scout Motors”) announced today that Chris Benjamin has joined the company as Chief Design Officer. With this appointment, Scout Motors accelerates the development of its all-purpose, all-electric truck and SUV, slated for production by the end of 2026. Benjamin will serve as the steward of the iconic Scout design, overseeing interior and exterior design, concept development, user experience, and overall integration of design and technology in Scout Motors products and experiences.

“Chris’ work is prolific. For nearly 25 years he’s brought to life vehicles that stand out on the road,” said Scout Motors CEO and President Scott Keogh. “His thumbprints are all over many of the most beloved off-road vehicles in the market today. I’m confident that Chris will build on that experience as he defines the next chapter of design for Scout and electric utility vehicles.”

After graduating from Detroit’s College for Creative Studies, Benjamin launched his automotive design career by joining the design team at Mercedes-Benz. In succeeding years, Benjamin pushed design and creativity at BMW, Volvo, and Stellantis, spending time in Europe and America. Most recently, Benjamin led interior design at Stellantis North America, including Jeep, Wagoneer, Chrysler, Dodge, and RAM.

“I’ve been fortunate in my career to shape many off-road focused products that appeal to a broad range of Americans,” said Benjamin. “Classic Scout vehicles have always exerted a magnetic pull on me. They created the archetype for the modern SUV in the ‘60s and proved that a daily driver could also be a weekend adventurer. My task now is to balance the iconic design language of the past with all of the innovative possibilities that electrification unlocks. With the base of inspiration that Scout offers, what we’re dreaming up will be beyond special.”

Will Chris be on this feed to take any questions, comments or concerns?