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I am actually optimistic for both brands, I don’t think anything from the customer perspective would change much, if VW or Scout bought Rivian. They both sell directly to the public, but unfortunately Rivian’s second Georgia manufacturing facility had to be placed on hold, I hope with Scout (or...

I personally believe one reason why Scout bought many Rivian software products is that VW would likely buy Rivian when the numbers add up better for VWof A. Also, it’s a BAD thing for any automaker to go out of business (example Fisker). I can envision that Rivian could make a better F-150...

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1XcccdtBSX/?mibextid=UalRPS Rivian had a Halloween digital upgrade on Halloween. Frankly who wants “Snoop Dog” as a navigation voice over Kit, from Knight rider. I hope Scout has fun with it. even if it doesn’t come from the factory the way you want, Carly and...

I’m in Columbia, just outside of Blythewood……500 jobs will be executive positions in SC, then the remaining 3,500 static jobs are proper blue color jobs with benefits, childcare, VERY low cost leases on all VW vehicles, and a BEVY of other components that would keep talent, you can see their...

Plans are for Scout to offer substantial aftermarket and dealership installed parts similar to Jeep Wrangler, and Bronco. mods for the week I buy my Traveler: automatic/retractable steps that can be “side skid plates” All windows will be tinted in “clear” heat rejection films (sides and rear...

I’ll be getting the Harveter option, simply because it was a wake up call after Hurricane Helene left us with no power close to a week. The Harvester for me will be a range extender, likely better resale, and my generator for major storms that leave areas without power.

If the Scout has a bench seat for the pickup, I may go that way. otherwise it’s the Traveler for me.

If I ordered the pick up, I would have 2 spares mounted just in front of the rear wheel wells.

I agree, and Frankly this is using the press for Free advertising……….and since it’s not BAD publicity, its getting the brand name out, as we can reasonably presume VW Auto Group will have the best legal representation nearly anywhere. after all Scout would be better suited with Audi or...

Candidly between Midas, and Firestone complete auto care, there is essentially one in every city, well over 1,700 locations…..I am surprised that I haven’t heard a whisper of either trying to get ahead of this with Rivian, and certainly by the time Scout’s are part of regular traffic.

Well some good initial data. Mirrors are an easy aftermarket fix that can be functional at even 4” if aspheric mirrors are used. More importantly with all the cameras and Birds Eye view…..it can make navigating tight spaces easy. Realistically, if I can see with cameras to park, I can get...

The good news is that while many off road wheels are heavy, if installed as they are unsprung weight, they could be packed up in a truck bed, as static weight with nearly no change to range then swapped before hitting trails.

I appreciate you, I am sure that It will be a better experience than an Uber🙂. I don’t speculate being “overwhelmed” by requests, as it’s only the enthusiasts here, who are the ones I want to reach and meet anyway. I ordered my Scout on the 26th of October, and ideally, I would pick people up...

I agree that a larger and naturally aspirated engine “should” go into a Scout. While turbo/super charging will almost certainly have a greater energy output if it’s hot…..regardless of intercooler. My prediction is that the VW juggernaut has a proven design in the arsenal, but the naturally...

I feel pretty confident that the range will under-promise (in a good way), yet OVERdeliver. That is my thought about how they will reach range goals. There of course is a lot of engineering involved, and I believe part of the reason we don’t have HP numbers, but we have TQ numbers. Range...

Hey folks, I can pick up anyone who needs transportation from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to the Scout Blythewood, SC site FOR FREE. Obviously, if I have a competing obligation I would let you know. Being that I am a retired US Army Soldier, I mostly do volunteer work for things that are...

Well we know the software will be Rivian software, but how encompassing will that be? Does anyone know if that only is for navigation? As the harvester will be a gas (or diesel) so will that have its own ECU, that is separate and distinct from other elements supplied by Rivian? Ultimately...

That is something a number of vehicle manufacturers have done before. It’s just a matter of how important that the Harvester and the rest of Scout be sourced from the claimed 200 miles (IIRC) from Blythewood, SC. It’s probable that the main battery won’t be made in Blythewood, SC…..and that is...

Remember it’s body on frame. So with 2 galvanized steel frames protruding well past the gas tank (it looks like the fuel cell is under the driver/passenger) along with a stout front bumper, it’s well protected. There are some European vehicles with far less protection…..most Porsche 911’s have...

Well there are Volvo and BMW vehicle manufacturing facilities close to Blythewood, South Carolina. I am unfamiliar what displacement they have, and while turbocharcing is efficient, I am unsure if the added heat is something engineers want.......I don't know, but neither does anyone else? In...