It will offer:
-Fixed metal roof
-Largest single panel non opening glass panoramic
-cabana canvas roll back/accordion roof to open with same sized opening as the fixed glass roof
So what does everyone think of the first new Scout designs...
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-Fixed metal roof
-Largest single panel non opening glass panoramic
-cabana canvas roll back/accordion roof to open with same sized opening as the fixed glass roof
The Traveler is gorgeous. I love the idea of the Harvester option and a must for me. I currently have a last-month-of-production diesel and I take it way off the beaten path. It's my third Scout over the past 40 years. I like a roof rack. A must for me is that I have to be able to tow my Scouts on all fours behind my motor home. GREAT design and I can't wait to get mine!
I get the feeling SM thinks they can rejuvenate the brand where the IH Scout ended simply by going EV.
We'll see.
We'll see.
You can get a gas powered range extender if you don’t want pure EV.
I don't know. I really like the rebirth of the Scout II. I've had a Scout (various years) in the driveway for more than 40 years. I was excited for Bronco fans when Ford announced the new Bronco. But in my opinion, Ford didn't stay true enough to the size and look of the heritage Bronco. I'm not a fan. But the styling on the new Scout I think is very close to perfect. (I would make the tail lights a little more old school. But that's just me.) The only three options that I would add are (1) a downward looking camera and a screen on the floor so I could look through the rusty holes in the floorboard, (2) a "clunks and rattles" button on the sound system next to CD an AM/FM, and (3) a can of "Old Car Smell" which could come in both Diesel and Gas scents, both with a hint of hot motor oil. (*GRIN*)
All kidding aside, I think they are 100% heading in the right direction with the Traveler. Solid old lines of the Scout II but cool and modern for today. Heck I might buy one just because of the old-school overhead compass!
See you on the trail. I'll be the one with a tow rope, pulling a Jeep. (*grin*)
"Scout.... Because everything else is just a Jeep."
Knocked it out of the park. Design, specs, features all look great. Can't wait to learn more to understand the daily drivability and usability of the vehicles outside of off pavement adventures.
I was blown away by both of your concepts.
Exceeded expectations.
Not a big fan of the split rear tailgate and fold out tire holder.
If everything could open with just one movement that would be ideal, but with the split rear tailgate and the swing out tire carrier, that’s just not possible
If you could make it easy to delete the tire holder, it might make it a little easier to use the rear storage area.
Front end looks amazing. I would’ve liked to see round LED headlights but not a dealbreaker.
Would love to see the price come in under 60k with the 35 inch tires and lockers but I’m sure that is an added option that is going to drive the price up
Exceeded expectations.
Not a big fan of the split rear tailgate and fold out tire holder.
If everything could open with just one movement that would be ideal, but with the split rear tailgate and the swing out tire carrier, that’s just not possible
If you could make it easy to delete the tire holder, it might make it a little easier to use the rear storage area.
Front end looks amazing. I would’ve liked to see round LED headlights but not a dealbreaker.
Would love to see the price come in under 60k with the 35 inch tires and lockers but I’m sure that is an added option that is going to drive the price up
Read through threads
Tire carrier is option
sM approach was evolution not throw back. Round lights were used because it was the simplest option. These new lights are very nice in person and if rotated it’s the original IH logo as LED
I have read through a lot of the threads. There is a lot to read.
Yes, I understand their approach was evolution and not throwback.
Thanks for the info on the tire carrier.
Honestly they nailed it. The Traveler is....
As far as design of vehicles as a whole. It's a great start. I showed my wife a picture of the Terra, wide shot from the side, and her response was "Looks like a truck my grandpa had on the farm."
It definitely hits the old school look and feel, but has a modern edge to it. And I mean edge in attitude and shape. Doesn't look "jelly bean" as it was said. But not too much edge ahem... Cybertruck.
Bolt on frame body, solid rear axle, physical buttons and knobs! These all tell me the SM team knows what their fan base wants.
A smaller wrangler killer.... Maybe in the next series of vehicles, I understand why they'd have to start with more generalized vehicles for everyday needs.
Personally I'm driving a Wrangler now, and have been waiting for the Gladiator to put something in besides the Pentastar V6. But really with the prices continuously going up and up into luxuray vehicle range. I don't think Jeep's parent company, Stellantis really knows what American off road enthusiasts actually want.
I feel that the SM team really gets it and hopefully does well to bring in that 2 door, Wrangler killer.
I just hope they can keep the price down, because in Jeep's case I really think that is killing them. Who wants to spend $70k+ then abuse it on a trail?
It definitely hits the old school look and feel, but has a modern edge to it. And I mean edge in attitude and shape. Doesn't look "jelly bean" as it was said. But not too much edge ahem... Cybertruck.
Bolt on frame body, solid rear axle, physical buttons and knobs! These all tell me the SM team knows what their fan base wants.
A smaller wrangler killer.... Maybe in the next series of vehicles, I understand why they'd have to start with more generalized vehicles for everyday needs.
Personally I'm driving a Wrangler now, and have been waiting for the Gladiator to put something in besides the Pentastar V6. But really with the prices continuously going up and up into luxuray vehicle range. I don't think Jeep's parent company, Stellantis really knows what American off road enthusiasts actually want.
I feel that the SM team really gets it and hopefully does well to bring in that 2 door, Wrangler killer.
I just hope they can keep the price down, because in Jeep's case I really think that is killing them. Who wants to spend $70k+ then abuse it on a trail?
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I think they explicitly said they’re not trying to do a retro design, rather using some design elements and imagining what a modern generation scout might’ve looked like.
Technically from nearly day one Scott Keogh has noted the new Scout is an evolution, not a retro version. The design intent was -hey, Scout would be in its 7th or 8th generation by now so in time the designs would’ve evolved. This is their version of the evolution. Your opinion to like or dislike but based on feedback thus far and growth in members on this forum I’d say the majority likes it.
There’s another unofficial Scout EV forum keeping a list for their members (I was able to add something without joining or following their submission rules and noticed at least one duplicate entry, so I don’t know how tightly they’re checking this for errors). Their list has 998 orders.
https://www.scoutevforum.com/forum/...vation-deposits-list-tracker-stats-📋-📊.10906/
