A Few Capabilities Requests

[Rocket13foxtrot]

I think if SM incorporates every idea in this and other threads that you'd have a $100k vehicle with a little sport, questionable utility, and a lot of posh and complexity. So, they could market it as a CPEV (Complex Posh Electric Vehicle) and demonstrate how it's able to clip curbs with impunity as you try to make the turn in the Starbucks drive-thru... and then keeps your mocha double whip whatever warm via the integrated beverage warmers, and prevents spills via gyro-stabilized cup holders with inertial measurement units...

I'm not against nice features or innovation that is functional. The Chevy/GMC multiflex tailgate, aluminum in F-150s, and car play/android auto are good examples. But I am against adding a ton of features that are neat and brief well on a spec sheet, but betray simplicity, utility, and function, which I see as being core to the Scout brand identity... at least I hope. I'm just a guy with an opinion but it would be a shame to take that Scout legacy and attempt to build a better Rivian or Hummer for a similar price. But I don't think that's the vision, and that's why I have a reservation.

As an aside, off-road vehicles tend to be tall. Hot take- I think that's a characteristic you have to be prepared to accept or mitigate on your own if you're shorter and want an off-road vehicle. Tall folks who want sports cars don't expect the car to raise up so they don't have to bend down, do they? Also the first I heard that Scout went out of business because they didn't advertise to women...?

 

[bluejaybehemoth]

A "normal" driving mode where acceleration is more like 0-60 mph in 6 seconds ...save wear on tires and possibly fender-benders in tight spots. And I don't know about this, but would that also put less stress on the battery?

Most Evs have this, but a good idea to suggest it. Eco mode all the way baby! Also it’s likely the high 0-60 number is in the top model and the cheaper, longer range will have slower times

 

[bluejaybehemoth]

I unexpectedly have come to love my heads up display on my most recent car. I never look at the dash anymore and it feels much safer.

Yes. My Volvo has this and I love it, heads up directions are a game changer,

 

[maynard]

... simplicity, utility, and function, which I see as being core to the Scout brand identity...

I *really* hope that these are the their core values...

 

[Buzz]

I would love some type of battery heater when optioned with the Gas Harvester. Batteries here in MN in the winter not being able to charge or charge at a far slower rate when extremely cold is an issue.

So harvester heating the ba

I think if SM incorporates every idea in this and other threads that you'd have a $100k vehicle with a little sport, questionable utility, and a lot of posh and complexity. So, they could market it as a CPEV (Complex Posh Electric Vehicle) and demonstrate how it's able to clip curbs with impunity as you try to make the turn in the Starbucks drive-thru... and then keeps your mocha double whip whatever warm via the integrated beverage warmers, and prevents spills via gyro-stabilized cup holders with inertial measurement units...

I'm not against nice features or innovation that is functional. The Chevy/GMC multiflex tailgate, aluminum in F-150s, and car play/android auto are good examples. But I am against adding a ton of features that are neat and brief well on a spec sheet, but betray simplicity, utility, and function, which I see as being core to the Scout brand identity... at least I hope. I'm just a guy with an opinion but it would be a shame to take that Scout legacy and attempt to build a better Rivian or Hummer for a similar price. But I don't think that's the vision, and that's why I have a reservation.

As an aside, off-road vehicles tend to be tall. Hot take- I think that's a characteristic you have to be prepared to accept or mitigate on your own if you're shorter and want an off-road vehicle. Tall folks who want sports cars don't expect the car to raise up so they don't have to bend down, do they? Also the first I heard that Scout went out of business because they didn't advertise to women...?

Wife and kids need to be able to jump in or I can't buy it. If it's too crazy height out the door I'll have to cancel my reservation. It's a daily driver and some households only have one car. my dog has no issue jumping into a jeep on its own but there's a limit on its hips can take.

 

[kenobeest]

How about a weather radio or GMRS built in?

 

[Rocket13foxtrot]

So harvester heating the ba


Wife and kids need to be able to jump in or I can't buy it. If it's too crazy height out the door I'll have to cancel my reservation. It's a daily driver and some households only have one car. my dog has no issue jumping into a jeep on its own but there's a limit on its hips can take.

I imagine optional or aftermarket step bars will exist...

Sounds like there will be - minimally - optional air suspension. You might get your height adjustment wish anyways.

 

[AJ Lee]

I think if SM incorporates every idea in this and other threads that you'd have a $100k vehicle with a little sport, questionable utility, and a lot of posh and complexity. So, they could market it as a CPEV (Complex Posh Electric Vehicle) and demonstrate how it's able to clip curbs with impunity as you try to make the turn in the Starbucks drive-thru... and then keeps your mocha double whip whatever warm via the integrated beverage warmers, and prevents spills via gyro-stabilized cup holders with inertial measurement units...

I'm not against nice features or innovation that is functional. The Chevy/GMC multiflex tailgate, aluminum in F-150s, and car play/android auto are good examples. But I am against adding a ton of features that are neat and brief well on a spec sheet, but betray simplicity, utility, and function, which I see as being core to the Scout brand identity... at least I hope. I'm just a guy with an opinion but it would be a shame to take that Scout legacy and attempt to build a better Rivian or Hummer for a similar price. But I don't think that's the vision, and that's why I have a reservation.

As an aside, off-road vehicles tend to be tall. Hot take- I think that's a characteristic you have to be prepared to accept or mitigate on your own if you're shorter and want an off-road vehicle. Tall folks who want sports cars don't expect the car to raise up so they don't have to bend down, do they? Also the first I heard that Scout went out of business because they didn't advertise to women...?

I imagine optional or aftermarket step bars will exist...

Sounds like there will be - minimally - optional air suspension. You might get your height adjustment wish anyways.

If you could provide about 10kw of 240v power to support Rv campers. My poweboost has the 7.2 kw unit . I use it a lot more that I anticipated. It would be great if you included software to support dry camping Rv connection, and management from phone app. Even scheduled generator morning start up, and evening power downs