Exactly - expectations are different 50+ years later and will continue to morph. My “utilitarian” comment was more about staying true to International Harvester’s OG roots for the Scout to be a rugged SUV and not making the new models luxury SUVs.
I am totally stoked for the REX which is...
I think you nailed it @Rocket13foxtrot
Auto manufactures are beholden to the NHSTA testing requirements and frequently add features/functions that aren’t needed or appreciated by some consumers but are required to achieve the highest rating which translates into sales (read $ for continued...
The new Maxlider versions are awesome - congrats! My dealership, Schultz Ford purchased “Clydesdale” (Maxlider’s 2019 SEMA build) a few years back and subsequently sold it on Bring a Trailer
My Braptor is wide and navigating trails in the Northeast can be challenging due to the wide track. I am glad to hear the Scout will be more narrow and comparable to a standard Bronco - woo hoo!
(BTW - if it were the width of a Raptor, it would need the required DOT lighting which has been...
Wow, you guys have great vision and foresight - I don’t even know what I am having for dinner tonight. I have way too many cars to figure out which one if any get retired and when. I plan to add the Scout to the stable and see what happens.
What up @popo_patty - I love my Broncos & Jeeps too and I am looking forward to owning a EREV Scout and using as it is intended! I have always been a fan of the IH Scouts and the 2 year wait is going to seem like an eternity.
While I like the IDEA of a front bench seat, the practicality for off-roading leaves a bit to be desired. A nice supportive bucket to ensure that you are planted and stable in the cockpit is important and a bench can’t provide that.
I reserved a Traveller with Rex yesterday within the first 10 minutes of their launch event. This Sky Blue would be a nice compliment to my Bronco Heritage LE in REB. Not to mention 7,000 lb tow capacity & 0-60 in 3.5 seconds.