I can't find a specific answer. I wonder, when and where I'll be able to test drive one before configuration. I'm not going to move forward until I get some seat time!
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This is a great question. They quite literally will not let you sit in the concepts. But, I imagine that as they start building more production ready test units that may be possible.
In mybexperience, manufacturer will have models on display until release. We're in the early stages and I'm sure SM will keep us posted on this any other processes along the way.
I reserved a bronco back when they were coming back to market and the dealer gave me one for 3 days to run around in before they were really out and mine was still a month out from delivery (I never got it since I was price gauged when it did come in ah covid and greed sucked) Hopefully Scout does something similar and does local drive events a tours around the country letting us who reserved them to go try them out and meet up, get some cool swag while we are at it.
I hope this will be the case but seeing that most of us are in front of the line, I would really be bummed if I’m pressed to configure before I can put hands on and lose place in line if we stall. Then again, you’re only out $100 if you have to back out after configuring and honestly, that’s cheaper than canceling a vacation on some sites…lol
Yeah, I hope they do have a show in tail before the want us to start configuring our builds. Last thing I want to happen is my tall butt not being able to fit in it.
I don't know exactly how long it was, but Rivian allowed reservation holders a generous amount of time to actually place orders and not necessarily lose their spot in line. I would hope that's the case here and not being given a surprise 24h window to order after waiting 3+ years.
Scout retail/service centers will only be in 16 markets initially. Perhaps they will have traveling exhibitions in other areas to give more people a first-hand look at them.
How Scout plans to sell, service the Traveler SUV, Terra pickup
Scout Motors wants 25 retail and service centers at the launch of the electric SUV and pickup in 2027, along with a nimble service footprint.
NASHVILLE — Scout Motors’ detailed roadmap to sell an electric SUV and pickup straight to American consumers includes experience centers, speedy purchase transactions, stores in key U.S. markets and a flexible nationwide service footprint at launch in 2027.
Scout, which revealed the Traveler SUV and Terra pickup as production-intent concepts here on Oct. 24, is planning to open 25 brand-owned rooftops in the U.S. when production starts at a South Carolina plant in 2027.
The first 25 locations will be in 16 major markets, from New York to Miami and Seattle to San Diego.
The 25 locations will either be Scout Studios, where customers shop and interact with a sales adviser, or Scout Workshops, where service is performed, company officials say.
The Scout-owned facilities will be standalone sites or in retail centers such as malls.
Expansion
Scout plans to grow quickly after launching sales, targeting 57 retail and service sites in year two, including two in Canada.
Beyond that second year, Scout plans to add 10 rooftops annually until it reaches 100 in 2032. Ninety-three locations will be in the U.S. while seven will be in Canada, Thacker said.
“Those rooftops will put us within 200 miles of 85 percent or more of projected Scout owners,” Thacker said.
Thacker said the workshops will be the hub of its network and signaled Scout Motors is investing significantly in service operations.
Scout plans to have 1,300 service bays staffed by 1,400 technicians by 2032. A quarter of service demand will be handled by mobile service units, Thacker estimated.
Around 80 percent of each workshop’s square footage will be dedicated to service and work stalls. The remaining space will be customer-facing zones with a lounge-like amenities.
For Scout owners who live within 45 minutes of a workshop, the brand anticipates those customers will go there for service and repairs.
For more-remote customers within 200 miles of a workshop, Scout will rely on mobile service units. Scout may also create a list of certified service partners, Thacker said.
For customers that live beyond 200 miles of a workshop, Scout plans to have traveling mobile technicians, but Thacker expects those instances to be rare.
Warranty
Thacker said each Scout vehicle will come with a four-year, 48,000-mile comprehensive warranty; a seven-year, 100,000-mile electric drivetrain warranty and an eight-year, 100,000-mile high-voltage battery warranty.
Scout also intends to offer extended warranties.
The brand plans to open Scout Experience Centers, and the first one will open at the company’s plant in Blythewood, S.C. It is being created as the front door of the plant, Thacker said, as well as a place for customers to take delivery, a starting point for factory tours and an off-road driving experience.
“We want this to be a community hub,” Thacker said.
Thanks for breakdown. I had heard the bigger numbers based on that presentation (those of us from here that went were not part of that presentation-we had a separate event at the timePaywall--here is the relevant info:How Scout plans to sell, service the Traveler SUV, Terra pickup
Scout Motors wants 25 retail and service centers at the launch of the electric SUV and pickup in 2027, along with a nimble service footprint.www.autonews.com
NASHVILLE — Scout Motors’ detailed roadmap to sell an electric SUV and pickup straight to American consumers includes experience centers, speedy purchase transactions, stores in key U.S. markets and a flexible nationwide service footprint at launch in 2027.
Scout, which revealed the Traveler SUV and Terra pickup as production-intent concepts here on Oct. 24, is planning to open 25 brand-owned rooftops in the U.S. when production starts at a South Carolina plant in 2027.
The first 25 locations will be in 16 major markets, from New York to Miami and Seattle to San Diego.
The 25 locations will either be Scout Studios, where customers shop and interact with a sales adviser, or Scout Workshops, where service is performed, company officials say.
The Scout-owned facilities will be standalone sites or in retail centers such as malls.
Expansion
Scout plans to grow quickly after launching sales, targeting 57 retail and service sites in year two, including two in Canada.
Beyond that second year, Scout plans to add 10 rooftops annually until it reaches 100 in 2032. Ninety-three locations will be in the U.S. while seven will be in Canada, Thacker said.
“Those rooftops will put us within 200 miles of 85 percent or more of projected Scout owners,” Thacker said.
Thacker said the workshops will be the hub of its network and signaled Scout Motors is investing significantly in service operations.
Scout plans to have 1,300 service bays staffed by 1,400 technicians by 2032. A quarter of service demand will be handled by mobile service units, Thacker estimated.
Around 80 percent of each workshop’s square footage will be dedicated to service and work stalls. The remaining space will be customer-facing zones with a lounge-like amenities.
For Scout owners who live within 45 minutes of a workshop, the brand anticipates those customers will go there for service and repairs.
For more-remote customers within 200 miles of a workshop, Scout will rely on mobile service units. Scout may also create a list of certified service partners, Thacker said.
For customers that live beyond 200 miles of a workshop, Scout plans to have traveling mobile technicians, but Thacker expects those instances to be rare.
Warranty
Thacker said each Scout vehicle will come with a four-year, 48,000-mile comprehensive warranty; a seven-year, 100,000-mile electric drivetrain warranty and an eight-year, 100,000-mile high-voltage battery warranty.
Scout also intends to offer extended warranties.
The brand plans to open Scout Experience Centers, and the first one will open at the company’s plant in Blythewood, S.C. It is being created as the front door of the plant, Thacker said, as well as a place for customers to take delivery, a starting point for factory tours and an off-road driving experience.
“We want this to be a community hub,” Thacker said.
I am assuming like with the Rivian R2, they will have certain locations around the US that they will display the 2 Scouts for the public to check out but as far as testing one out, I am not sure. Probably would be able to more closely to when they will start fulfilling orders.
Literally my only pause before hitting the reserve button. I really don't want to have to drive the Traveler with my head sticking out the top.
3 out of the last 4 vehicles I purchased were chosen largely based on what I fit in. The fourth was a '77 Jimmy.
It’s only a $100 loan. Go for it.Literally my only pause before hitting the reserve button. I really don't want to have to drive the Traveler with my head sticking out the top.
3 out of the last 4 vehicles I purchased were chosen largely based on what I fit in. The fourth was a '77 Jimmy.
Oh, I absolutely did. Just a brief pause, it didn't stop me. Given this general dimensions that I've seen, I'm hoping the worst case scenario would be that I go with the steel roof rather than the sunroof to regain as much headroom as possible.
Please please PLEASE let one of those initial 16 places be Vegas since I'm only a couple hours drive away! I'd love to get a hands on with one before actually having to configure and order. With how active SM is with the community I find it hard to believe they won't do something like this.
