2-Door Scout EV may be coming to rival Jeep Wrangler / Ford Bronco (covered model spotted in presentation slide)

[DaveM]

Check out this slide from the Scout reveal about manufacturing and portfolio expansion. The covered vehicle definitely looks like it could be a 2-Door Scout EV!

Source: https://www.theautopian.com/scout-might-be-planning-a-2-door-convertible-4x4-and-also-a-3-row/

While at the Scout reveal in Nashville, I spotted on one of the manufacturing-presentation slides a little nugget about portfolio expansion.​

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I reached out to Shaheen Karimian, head of product marketing at Scout (and one of the most legit car enthusiast there is), to ask about the decision to go with a hardtop on the Traveler given how big of a deal convertability is in the Jeep Wrangler/Ford Bronco space. Here’s what he told me:​

It is true a smaller subset of customers are saying they want that removable roof experience….Doesn’t mean we can’t do one in the future, on say a vehicle with fewer doors and a shorter wheelbase.​

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[Sgt Beavis]

I like the idea of a convertible but, after owning a Wrangler, I think I would prefer the cabana top. That said, I'm likely to just get a hard top (assuming its available) and avoid the risk of leaks. A leaky top was one of the drawbacks of owning a Wrangler IMO.

 

[395N]

I'm all in for a 2 door.
I don't care if its removal or not, as long as it's a proper hard top.

 

[Beach_Bum]

As the article mentioned, " If that two-door comes with the range-extender option, I’d be tempted to choose it over the Traveler I just preordered. Because a two-door Extended-Range EV with a tailgate, a rear spare tire carrier, a solid axle, and a bench seat is the Grail of Grails. "

I don't give a damn if the top/doors are removable. I would prefer that they don't.

 

[Throttle_Dweebs]

If they make a 2 door Traveler, I am 100% switching my order to one.

 

[Mousehunter]

Probably a small enough following that it will never be done - but a few people might like a third option - the extended 2 door. Jeep has done them several times over the years - but never for long. To me, the LJ (TJ Unlimited-the only 2 door Unlimited) was the perfect sized Jeep. A couple more inches to make the back seat more usable, and a couple more inches to give a usable cargo area - but still about 1' shorter than the 4 door unlimited.

 

[volswagn]

I like the idea of a convertible but, after owning a Wrangler, I think I would prefer the cabana top. That said, I'm likely to just get a hard top (assuming its available) and avoid the risk of leaks. A leaky top was one of the drawbacks of owning a Wrangler IMO.

I've owned 2-door Wranglers for 40 years and often swap between hard top and soft top. I have never had a leak. I've always used the OEM hardware, tops, frames, etc. Have I just been lucky?

In reference to the OT, if they add a 2-door EV to the lineup, I'll be switching out my Traveler EV registration in a heartbeat. I'm nursing along my '12 JK with 140K miles on it and all I really want is an EV Wrangler, or I did until Stellantis started up with their ridiculousness in regard to price hikes and layoffs even though they're still raking in billions in profit. Was originally going for the R3X, but the Scout won me over with the buttons, body-on-frame, overall philosophy.

 

[Waimea]

Yeah I think the demand would be high among certain enthusiasts here including me but when the time comes it would be likely 75-25 or 80-20 take rate favoring 4 door. That just seems to be the way it is with family needs and the way many folks like to pack for all levels of comfort and contingencies.

and is the expected 2 dr take rate worth their time and effort in the r&d room and on the manufacturing line and in the financials bottom line? Who knows.

would love to see a 2 DR but not counting on it.

 

[Sgt Beavis]

I've owned 2-door Wranglers for 40 years and often swap between hard top and soft top. I have never had a leak. I've always used the OEM hardware, tops, frames, etc. Have I just been lucky?

The JL Wranglers Unlimited has been known to have leaks around top front of the front doors. It happens on both the hardtop and soft top. I'm not sure if it applies to the 2dr.

Oh, and high speed crosswinds can allow water to penetrate into the cabin as well. We get quite a bit of that in Colorado.

 

[EM1]

I'm all in on the two-door, Baby!!!

 

[EM1]

The JL Wranglers Unlimited has been known to have leaks around top front of the front doors. It happens on both the hardtop and soft top. I'm not sure if it applies to the 2dr.

Oh, and high speed crosswinds can allow water to penetrate into the cabin as well. We get quite a bit of that in Colorado.

I would guess they will offer an optional hardtop.

 

[EM1]

If they make a 2 door Traveler, I am 100% switching my order to one.

Solid State should be available by then. Remember VW invested a lot into Quantumscape. The form factor is possible.