So what does everyone think of the first new Scout designs...

[bwdavis7]

It is interesting to read the different reactions since the reveal, especially the first impressions. Both the Traveler and the Terra are awesome looking inside and out. My initial response was that the they should have come with round headlights to fully recognize the Scout's heritage. However, after further reflection I have completely come to love the look as revealed. I was a bit surprised with some comments of it resembling the Rivian. I'm glad I don't see that resemblence. I'm not saying the Rivian is ugly...uh well...yes I am. Apologies, that is just my opinion, it does not appeal to my taste. I guess I'm just getting old.

I have owned my 1979 Scout II since it was brand new off the car lot. It's home has always been South Carolina, so it was great when I first heard that Scout Motors was coming to SC. Anyone that has had a Scout for any significant amount of time has surely had someone come up to them and asked about their "Bronco"...eeek. That was always like getting a punch in the gut. Now I don't have anything against the old nor the new Broncos. I just didn't enjoy my Scout having a mistaken identity. Ford did it right bringing back the old look. As I said before, I have turned away from wanting the round headlights as this may revive that mistaken identity with the Bronco. As J Alynn said above, the new Scout look is uniquely it's own and right now I find it a stretch to imagine it looking similar to anything out there right now.

Well done Scout Motors!

 

[OleScout]

It is interesting to read the different reactions since the reveal, especially the first impressions. Both the Traveler and the Terra are awesome looking inside and out. My initial response was that the they should have come with round headlights to fully recognize the Scout's heritage. However, after further reflection I have completely come to love the look as revealed. I was a bit surprised with some comments of it resembling the Rivian. I'm glad I don't see that resemblence. I'm not saying the Rivian is ugly...uh well...yes I am. Apologies, that is just my opinion, it does not appeal to my taste. I guess I'm just getting old.

I have owned my 1979 Scout II since it was brand new off the car lot. It's home has always been South Carolina, so it was great when I first heard that Scout Motors was coming to SC. Anyone that has had a Scout for any significant amount of time has surely had someone come up to them and asked about their "Bronco"...eeek. That was always like getting a punch in the gut. Now I don't have anything against the old nor the new Broncos. I just didn't enjoy my Scout having a mistaken identity. Ford did it right bringing back the old look. As I said before, I have turned away from wanting the round headlights as this may revive that mistaken identity with the Bronco. As J Alynn said above, the new Scout look is uniquely it's own and right now I find it a stretch to imagine it looking similar to anything out there right now.

Well done Scout Motors!

Well put. Seeing the Scout in person I think helps separate the resemblance of a Rivian. Using pictures online I can understand the similarity between the Terra and the Rivian truck, in person that's not the case. Scout is in a great position to capture a large market that has a sensational desire for a modern capable vehicle that resembles it's past
Bronco has been successful, I love the stories I receive from old men who share how they used their 1st Gens in the fields or on a Friday night date. This is true for Scouts as well. I've learned a compliment is a compliment when mislabeling a Scout for a Bronco.

 

[KarlT]

I just want to know if we can continue to talk about the Scout for the next 4-5 years until we actually get to drive it?

 

[LastDayScout]

I just want to know if we can continue to talk about the Scout for the next 4-5 years until we actually get to drive it?

What else do we have to do?

 

[J Alynn]

I just want to know if we can continue to talk about the Scout for the next 4-5 years until we actually get to drive it?

2 years so far and feels like just yesterday that we started this crazy adventure.

 

[bwdavis7]

I just want to know if we can continue to talk about the Scout for the next 4-5 years until we actually get to drive it?

It's been talked about since before 1980. A few more years with hopes turning into reality, shouldn't be a problem!

 

[Scoutsie]

I was out at dinner with my friends and talking about how my dad never seemed to get over the loss of our Scout in that he was always looking for its heir apparent. My parents got a little SUV that was supposed to take the place of Scoutsie in spirit ~20 years ago, but only a Scout is a Scout. IYKYK

 

[DBHowe]

I just want to know if we can continue to talk about the Scout for the next 4-5 years until we actually get to drive it?

My Scout II is a Diesel sporting an impressive 105 horse power. I'm very use to things taking a while.

Heck my new Traveler may be in the driveway just in time to help me celebrate the 50th birthday of my Scout II! Perfect Timing!!

Wait a minute, that may also be about the time my daughter takes away my driver's license! DANG IT!

 

[eddiet1212]

So what does everyone think of the first new Scout designs...​

I like that the modern Scout designs respect the Scout legacy...

As a new guy (and out of respect for the forum veterans), I felt obligated to read some of the historical forum threads to learn more about the history of the Scout and to understand how the forum, over the past few years, influenced the design process of the modern Scout designs.

With that said....

Thank you Scout Community Veterans for your input and obvious influence on the new Scout designs.

No suck up implied or intended...LOL!!!!

 

[J Alynn]

So what does everyone think of the first new Scout designs...​

I like that the modern Scout designs respect the Scout legacy...

As a new guy (and out of respect for the forum veterans), I felt obligated to read some of the historical forum threads to learn more about the history of the Scout and to understand how the forum, over the past few years, influenced the design process of the modern Scout designs.

With that said....

Thank you Scout Community Veterans for your input and obvious influence on the new Scout designs.

No suck up implied or intended...LOL!!!!

FNG- even if you were sucking up that’s the way to start off . Now it’s your turn to leave your mark!

 

[Scoutsie]

Thank you Scout Community Veterans for your input and obvious influence on the new Scout designs.

Oh, you’re so very welcome! I’m in definite irrefutable fact the brains behind this whole operation and I am so glad you like this work that is 100% my IP.

 

[Gerod416]

Hello everyone and welcome to the forum!

My name is Jamie Vondruska and I'm part of the community team here at Scout Motors and will be helping to get these forums going, answer questions to the best of my ability, and overall make sure your stay here is comfortable and fun. Chris@scoutmotors and I will be regularly chiming in on the discussion, posting new Scout news, occasionally cleaning house, and doing our best to participate as much as we can.

As you would imagine, there is a LOT going on behind the scenes when you start a new car company from the ground up and it is incredibly exciting to watch it come together. One of the things our management team wanted to see from the start was a community forum like this one where we can get your feedback, suggestions, and comments and hear your Scout stories. This is a unique situation for any car company and after running one of the largest car forums in the world (VWvortex), I was excited to get involved with Scout. As you can imagine, there are probably still more questions than answers as Scout comes back to life here in the U.S. But we'll do our best to answer them and run all your suggestions by our team. Speaking of the team, they will be actively reading these forums and taking your comments and suggestions to heart, so let us know what you think and you might even see our team members chiming in and asking more questions.

So let's get the ball rolling and talk about the initial Scout concept design sketches that were first released in June of 2022:

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Obvious influences? Nods to previous Scout products? Good start? Headed in the right direction? What does everyone think?

Let's hear it!

- Jamie

Definitely headed in the right direction, just made my reservation and can’t wait for production to start.

 

[J Alynn]

Definitely headed in the right direction, just made my reservation and can’t wait for production to start.

Welcome to the forum!

 

[Jamie@ScoutMotors]

Time to update this topic with new photos:

• A bold, iconic design with multifunctional spaces built for gathering and connection; the Connection Machine™

• Body-on-frame chassis, solid rear axle, and front and rear mechanical lockers deliver robust capability and off-road performance

• Projected towing of over 7,000 pounds for the Scout Traveler and over 10,000 pounds for the Scout Terra, both with nearly 2,000 pounds of payload (1)

• Anticipated 0-60 miles per hour (mph) in as quick as 3.5 seconds is made possible by an estimated nearly 1,000 lb.-ft. of torque through the four-wheel-drive system (1)

• Scout vehicle software will be built upon a modern zonal architecture, enabling over-the-air updates, remote diagnostic, and enhanced customer lifetime value

• Fully electric models are anticipated to offer up to 350 miles of range, extended range variants are projected to offer more than 500 miles of range through a built-in, gas-powered generator (2)

• An exclusive Scout Motors sales and service network will provide direct sales from Scout Motors to customers and embraces the same modern, seamless, customer-first philosophy that defines Scout vehicles

• Traveler entry model starting as low as $50,000 with available incentives, with retail prices starting under $60,000. (3) Terra entry model starting as low as $51,500 with available incentives, with retail prices starting under $60,000. (3) Initial production targeted for 2027.(4)

• Consumers can make a reservation to order their Scout Traveler or Scout Terra beginning at 6:30 p.m. EDT on October 24, 2024, at www.scoutmotors.com