What kind of tech do you expect enabled in the car or interface?

[oldgeeksguide]

I truly wish it could all go voice activated. Always had Acuras and liked it. I now have a Honda accord (hybrid) and I don’t even need to hit talk button to activate Siri. Just wish more/all changeable functions could be voice optioned because then you never have to take eyes off the road. I adjust music selections and volume, voice over text reads and writes and manage phone calls all while hands are still on the wheel. If only cruise control was voice activated.

I’m ok with voice as an option as long as I don’t have to use it. I’ve never experienced one that was any good, and even if it was I don’t particularly like talking to a computer, especially if I’m also talking to a real person.

“I’m hot”
“You can open a window if you want”
“No I was talking to the car”
“Do you want me to adjust the temp?”
“I’m trying to get the car to do it”
“Try talking slower and louder”
“TURN DOWN THE TEMPERATURE”
“Try telling it to turn on the ventilated seats”
“Nevermind, can you find the right menu?”
…

Way easier to just spin a knob or hit a button, plus I don’t have to worry about what happens when they decide to no longer support 4g and all tech requiring connection stops working

 

[J Alynn]

I’m ok with voice as an option as long as I don’t have to use it. I’ve never experienced one that was any good, and even if it was I don’t particularly like talking to a computer, especially if I’m also talking to a real person.

“I’m hot”
“You can open a window if you want”
“No I was talking to the car”
“Do you want me to adjust the temp?”
“I’m trying to get the car to do it”
“Try talking slower and louder”
“TURN DOWN THE TEMPERATURE”
“Try telling it to turn on the ventilated seats”
“Nevermind, can you find the right menu?”
…

Way easier to just spin a knob or hit a button, plus I don’t have to worry about what happens when they decide to no longer support 4g and all tech requiring connection stops working

I understand. I’ve been in plenty of models that are just like you listed. I’ve found Honda’s system just seems to work nearly flawlessly. Maybe I happen to have the right tone, speed and clarity-who knows. My daughters Bronco is a PITA

 

[mike_scout]

CarPlay - The new CarPlay that Apple previewed that allows manufacturers to customize the interface with their own style and branding.

CarPlay is a must because it allows people to use various apps and services that they already have. It also allows people to use hundreds of apps, some made by small indy developers. No manufacturer could possibly integrate all these apps themselves.

CarPlay also gets updated regularly and will become more powerful as users upgrade their phones in the future.

It also enables a seamless transition between in-car and out-car life. For example, you can start directions when in the house to see how long it will take to get to destination, then when it is time to leave just get in the car and the phone connects and there is nothing to do, directions just show up in the car.

CarPlay also offer interactions with HomeKit. So for example, it puts a button on screen for the user to open their garage door when the user is approaching their home.

Hope to see Scout support Wireless Apple Carplay. Just rented an Audi with it and it was amazing.

 

[scoutshonor]

Hope to see Scout support Wireless Apple Carplay. Just rented an Audi with it and it was amazing.

Me too, but I’m not holding my breadth. It’s be a real differentiator between them and Tesla and Rivian too. I’m pretty sure basic support would be simple to implement. If they really want to sell their interface as a “community connect” or whatever, it should interface with the devices everyone has in their pockets.

 

[mike_scout]

Wireless Apple CarPlay.

 

[mike_scout]

And excited about the onboard generator!

 

[wheelsee]

Apple CarPlay both wired and wireless support.

 

[Mflies23]

Ok Scouts,

Our interface designers and engineers are looking for some more feedback from all of you and this time it is on:

What kind of tech do you expect enabled in the car or interface?



Thanks in advance for your opinions!

- Jamie

Tesla FSD

 

[ddg520]

Tesla FSD

Has to have premium audio option with a dozen speakers or more!. That is a must. HUD is a must. Powered, Automatic folding heated side mirrors. Air and heat seats. Heated steering is nice. Apple CarPlay as previously mentioned with ambient interior lighting. Premium price, premium demands. I’m excited!! My 2015 Passat TDI has Fender audio and heated seats. I can’t not have those things now. Lol

 

[LastDayScout]

Me too, but I’m not holding my breadth. It’s be a real differentiator between them and Tesla and Rivian too. I’m pretty sure basic support would be simple to implement. If they really want to sell their interface as a “community connect” or whatever, it should interface with the devices everyone has in their pockets.

It will support both Carplay and Android auto.

 

[LastDayScout]

Has to have premium audio option with a dozen speakers or more!. That is a must. HUD is a must. Powered, Automatic folding heated side mirrors. Air and heat seats. Heated steering is nice. Apple CarPlay as previously mentioned with ambient interior lighting. Premium price, premium demands. I’m excited!! My 2015 Passat TDI has Fender audio and heated seats. I can’t not have those things now. Lol

I asked specifically about the stereo and there was not info yet other than they are talking to suppliers now. It has both front and rear seats with heating and ventilation. I am not sure about the heated steering wheel.

 

[ddg520]

I asked specifically about the stereo and there was not info yet other than they are talking to suppliers now. It has both front and rear seats with heating and ventilation. I am not sure about the heated steering wheel.

Awesome! Thanks…

 

[TaconicBear]

Did any of you folks who were there get to ask about the electrical outlets? In the presentation Scott Keogh said both 120v and 240v outlets at the rear and 120 & USB elsewhere. I wonder about having 220v in what will be basically a North American vehicle; what accessory or appliance would use it? Maybe a welder? There exists a ton of aftermarket stuff already waiting to plug into 12v DC. I have a portable winch that I mount in the bed of my pickup or on my vehicle trailer and it runs on 12v DC. I've added a 12v outlet at the back corner so I can plug in the winch. I'd find 12vDC far more valuable than 220v AC.

And while thinking about trailers and winches, it doesn't look to me like there would be much possibility to mount 2" receiver on the front. They are very useful in accurately positioning a trailer in tight spaces; and my winch can mount there, too. Will there be access to the ladder frame that will allow for a hitch?

The accessories catalog back in the '60s used to have plows and rotary brushes. I wonder how amenable the design will be for other aftermarket accessories designed to mount on the front. In a barely instantaneous glimpse of the screens behind Scott toward the end of the show there was a shot of two Scouts, one with snow plow and the other lifting a round hay bale, so I guess they've heard us. Maybe that's going to have to wait until the 2nd edition of the SM Scouts when some of us hope for a return to the original Service Utility Vehicle concept. (The one you can clean out with a hose.)

 

[TaconicBear]

Hope to see Scout support Wireless Apple Carplay. Just rented an Audi with it and it was amazing.

Only half of North America runs with Apple, another half runs on Android. The vehicle must support both, and not block other OSs that it may encounter.

 

[Albal]

Did any of you folks who were there get to ask about the electrical outlets? In the presentation Scott Keogh said both 120v and 240v outlets at the rear and 120 & USB elsewhere. I wonder about having 220v in what will be basically a North American vehicle; what accessory or appliance would use it? Maybe a welder? There exists a ton of aftermarket stuff already waiting to plug into 12v DC. I have a portable winch that I mount in the bed of my pickup or on my vehicle trailer and it runs on 12v DC. I've added a 12v outlet at the back corner so I can plug in the winch. I'd find 12vDC far more valuable than 220v AC.

For me, 240V to power house/cabin in an outage. Just plug it in where the generator plugs in. Simple. And cheap to add that plug to a house too if you don't already have it.

DC is easy to get from a 120V outlet. That's what all those power bricks are that electronics use. Getting 240V from 120V is difficult/expensive. So it's good they're going to have that ability baked in.

 

[falcatum]

Having 240 volt AC is a no-brainer. With all of the natural disasters occuring across the country, folks need the ability to plug their vehicle into their home to support basic functions, like energizing their well pump to get fresh water or providing heat or AC. This should be an absolute must have especially for the range extender models. The range extender has the capability of providing power for your entire home. This can be done quickly and easily with standard 30 or 50 amp twist lock receptacles mounted on the vehicle. I am really surprised that the Traveler SUV is not equipped with this. I would totally give up one or two 120 volt 15 amp receptacles to include a 240 volt 30 or 50 amp receptacle. For a vehicle that wants to target the rural, off-road Adventure Market and has the definite potential to support getting individuals out to remote locations during states of emergency, we need to ensure those potentially life-saving features are incorporated in the vehicle. I can also see Farmers using the Scout as they did back in the days, only with much more capability. With the ability to run welders to repair farm equipment or power up pumps and motors really adds to the capability of the vehicle and reaches a broader audience. Recreationally, being able to power the cabin in the woods or your camper while boondocking is huge.

 

[MountainDad]

Two words: Android Automotive.

We have this in our Volvo and in our Polestar and it is superior to every other system out there.

Don't waste time developing your own software. The number one complaint about new vehicles is about buggy interfaces. Honestly I don't know why any automaker would bother with anything else.

It integrates flawlessly with Google Maps, your calendar, vehicle functions can be voice controlled...it just works, and it looks great.

That said, other threads advocating for a logical and functional balance between screen-based controls and physical switchgear apply.

 

[Harris005]

Hope to see Scout support Wireless Apple Carplay. Just rented an Audi with it and it was amazing.

I was curious on wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto too and forgot to ask. Did anybody else think to verify this?

 

[OleScout]

I was curious on wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto too and forgot to ask. Did anybody else think to verify this?

With speaking with one of the engineers Apple play and Android Auto is expected.

 

[Harris005]

With speaking with one of the engineers Apple play and Android Auto is expected.

Yes, but the question I didn't ask was wireless?