If it was, I think Scout would have made an official comment / correction about it already. The 5K payload capacity mentioned in the episode has gotten a lot of attention online and Scout must know that.
So here's the AI summary of the performance figures, range specs, and other technical specs from the video:
Performance Figures, Performance Metrics, and Technical Specs:
**🚀 Acceleration:
0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds (all-electric mode)
0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds (with range extender)
**🔋...
Article:
https://spectrum.ieee.org/rivian-volkswagen-software-ev
Rivian Flexes Software Power: What VW Gets for $5.7B
Struggling to crack the code on EVs, VW bets big on Rivian
ChatGPT summary:
The article explains how software has become as critical to electric vehicles (EVs) as traditional...
Yea I hope this gets quashed real quick too but this one's different than the California dealers. This is an actual lawsuit filed in Florida. The California dealers just sent a demand letter to Scout. So this one will take more than just a strongly worded letter from Scout general counsel, it'll...
Great decision make it happen Scout!.
Trim Levels not only make it easier for customers in the buying process (simplifies options into easier to understand/pick packages), but I think it also promotes stronger brand/vehicle identity too. Look at the Bronco and Jeep owners, they love to be...
Scout’s Range Extender Will Be a VW Engine That You Won’t Even Notice
Scout says its gas range extender will be mounted so low and far behind the passengers that they won't even know it's there when it's on...
The multi camera views on all the different displays w/ split screen looks awesome!
Technology features are often what changes most between concepts and production vehicles, but I hope this is what we'll be getting. In fact, it may get even better in 2 years time as software design and...
Ya I bet that 18" wheels will be the standard base wheel size. With the projected $50K starting price, the base model Scout is going to be pretty basic. And 18" wheels is one way of keeping the cost / price down.
Remember we're looking at concept Scouts still. And concepts always feature big...
I posted a couple months ago bout this -- https://www.scoutevforum.com/forum/threads/smallest-size-wheel-that-fits-is-18-inch-anyone-prefer-17.11033/#post-158266
Scout has confirmed that the smallest wheel that fits currently is an 18" wheel. I assume "currently" means unless/until they...
It really is. They need to give us a model or trim which will offer the concept's interior. Someone suggested having a "First Edition" model which follows the concepts design and options closely. 👍