[Traveler] Trim that maximizes range and utility

[mus]

Basically a mall crawler. And that is coming from someone who drives a Land Cruiser.

We love off-roading. Have two reservations: one Terra and one Traveler. Terra is for off-road. I would like to have the Traveler to have a trim that excels in the city.

Mall crawlers / pure city drivers are a large crowd. We would like to win them over. Have a Traveler trim that has:
- Road / All season tires (maximize range)
- Rear wheel drive (maximize range)
- Optional foldable third row (maximize utility, win families over)

 

[J Alynn]

Basically a mall crawler. And that is coming from someone who drives a Land Cruiser.

We love off-roading. Have two reservations: one Terra and one Traveler. Terra is for off-road. I would like to have the Traveler to have a trim that excels in the city.

Mall crawlers / pure city drivers are a large crowd. We would like to win them over. Have a Traveler trim that has:
- Road / All season tires (maximize range)
- Rear wheel drive (maximize range)
- Optional foldable third row (maximize utility, win families over)

There will be no three row in the traveller as I heard at reveal. They are leaving option to offer a larger model down the road

 

[mus]

Larger model? Weird - Traveler is already at 208" and a 7" longer than R1S.

 

[J Alynn]

Larger model? Weird - Traveler is already at 208" and a 7" longer than R1S.

208” is with carrier. It was clarified by Jamie yesterday. It is just under 200”. That leaves room to add a “Travelall” model

 

[mus]

Well I hear you mate. But this is for the occasional day when you have friends or family visiting and you need to accommodate a couple more persons in the car. Doesn't have to be spacious.

Considering that VW fits a third row into a Tiguan (which once made the difference between renting one vs two cars for us) with 185 length and 110" wheelbase, I'm sure it can be fitted into the below:

 

[J Alynn]

Well I hear you mate. But this is for the occasional day when you have friends or family visiting and you need to accommodate a couple more persons in the car. Doesn't have to be spacious.

Considering that VW fits a third row into a Tiguan (which once made the difference between renting one vs two cars for us) with 185 length and 110" wheelbase, I'm sure it can be fitted into the below:

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I’m sure it can fit. Having seen it at the reveal there is plenty of room. But from a sales perspective they want this as a two row. The bench seat option is their way of getting 6 passengers. We have a pilot and have had multiple Acura MDX’s and maybe three times a year-at most, did we ever use the third row.
Not saying it can’t, just saying as of now they aren’t choosing to so they can position a larger three row (travelall) above this and as battery tech improves and company succeeds they can design a smaller (scout II/800 version) with hopefully a 2/4 door combo and maybe an open top

 

[Jamie@ScoutMotors]

Let's see what happens after the initial launch. We are looking at all options.

 

[mus]

Well then there's hope! One of our vehicles is an overlanding truck with a popup camper (reserved Terra to replace it). The other one has to have a third row. Currently driving a Land Cruiser, Traveler with a third row would fit the bill perfectly. I guess I'll hold on to my Traveler reservation until we have that option.

 

[dearbulls]

Well I hear you mate. But this is for the occasional day when you have friends or family visiting and you need to accommodate a couple more persons in the car. Doesn't have to be spacious.

Considering that VW fits a third row into a Tiguan (which once made the difference between renting one vs two cars for us) with 185 length and 110" wheelbase, I'm sure it can be fitted into the below:

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If you can afford a 60-80k EV, should be able to get them another vehicle or Uber.

 

[mus]

Already have a second vehicle but traveling together is more fun

 

[dearbulls]

Already have a second vehicle but traveling together is more fun

Get a ID Buzz then, same parent company and should be available soon

 

[mus]

Get a ID Buzz then, same parent company and should be available soon

Sure let me call my VW dealer right away

 

[dearbulls]

Sure let me call my VW dealer right away

My local dealer said they are having 3 coming in from Germany. First batch would be all made in Germany.