winch, stairs/sliders, wheel in the front trunk, mobile sunroof

[C D]

It is an SUV with great potential for OFFROAD, I would recommend some adjustments/equipment to the car, as I would like my pre-ordered car to have:
- Equipped with winch or at least preparation for winch installation
- Electric side steps for getting into the car, which can also be used as sliders, possibly with two settings for driving: in off-road mode they should be positioned on the side and under the threshold, and for on-road they should be lowered under the car
-Space for the spare wheel under the front hood, hidden in the trunk, for daily use. For expeditions or if extra storage space is needed, it can be placed in the back, outside the car. This increases aerodynamics, changes the center of gravity of the car and protects the tire from UV, including the length of the car is easier for parking.
-The trunk is large enough, it can also be configured on the 7-seater version, with side-folding seats that can be removed.
- Slightly higher overfenders, to protect the wings from scratches laterally
-Reinforcement between the B-pillars on the dome, for better rigidity, similar to the rollcage from the Wrangler, Bronco,. In this case, the result would be a sunroof, separated into two parts, and the front part can be movable, which can be raised or even be removable. It must not slide electrically, because reliability decreases and costs increase.

Congratulations for what you have achieved so far with these models!

 

[MontanaSam]

It is an SUV with great potential for OFFROAD, I would recommend some adjustments/equipment to the car, as I would like my pre-ordered car to have:
- Equipped with winch or at least preparation for winch installation
- Electric side steps for getting into the car, which can also be used as sliders, possibly with two settings for driving: in off-road mode they should be positioned on the side and under the threshold, and for on-road they should be lowered under the car
-Space for the spare wheel under the front hood, hidden in the trunk, for daily use. For expeditions or if extra storage space is needed, it can be placed in the back, outside the car. This increases aerodynamics, changes the center of gravity of the car and protects the tire from UV, including the length of the car is easier for parking.
-The trunk is large enough, it can also be configured on the 7-seater version, with side-folding seats that can be removed.
- Slightly higher overfenders, to protect the wings from scratches laterally
-Reinforcement between the B-pillars on the dome, for better rigidity, similar to the rollcage from the Wrangler, Bronco,. In this case, the result would be a sunroof, separated into two parts, and the front part can be movable, which can be raised or even be removable. It must not slide electrically, because reliability decreases and costs increase.

Congratulations for what you have achieved so far with these models!

I would like to see both front winch and rear with on board compressor. My experience driving in Montana and Kenya you get stuck nose first sometimes. Rear winch has saved my bacon more than once. Look forward to getting mine!

 

[cyure]

I would like to see both front winch and rear with on board compressor. My experience driving in Montana and Kenya you get stuck nose first sometimes. Rear winch has saved my bacon more than once. Look forward to getting mine!

Welcome to the community.

 

[dreamweaver]

I would like to see both front winch and rear with on board compressor. My experience driving in Montana and Kenya you get stuck nose first sometimes. Rear winch has saved my bacon more than once. Look forward to getting mine!

Welcome to the Scout community.

 

[THil08]

It is an SUV with great potential for OFFROAD, I would recommend some adjustments/equipment to the car, as I would like my pre-ordered car to have:
- Equipped with winch or at least preparation for winch installation
- Electric side steps for getting into the car, which can also be used as sliders, possibly with two settings for driving: in off-road mode they should be positioned on the side and under the threshold, and for on-road they should be lowered under the car
-Space for the spare wheel under the front hood, hidden in the trunk, for daily use. For expeditions or if extra storage space is needed, it can be placed in the back, outside the car. This increases aerodynamics, changes the center of gravity of the car and protects the tire from UV, including the length of the car is easier for parking.
-The trunk is large enough, it can also be configured on the 7-seater version, with side-folding seats that can be removed.
- Slightly higher overfenders, to protect the wings from scratches laterally
-Reinforcement between the B-pillars on the dome, for better rigidity, similar to the rollcage from the Wrangler, Bronco,. In this case, the result would be a sunroof, separated into two parts, and the front part can be movable, which can be raised or even be removable. It must not slide electrically, because reliability decreases and costs increase.

Congratulations for what you have achieved so far with these models!

Welcome to the community

 

[AlanL]

I would like to see both front winch and rear with on board compressor. My experience driving in Montana and Kenya you get stuck nose first sometimes. Rear winch has saved my bacon more than once. Look forward to getting mine!

Would a hitch mounted winch solve that with less weight? Would need a front receiver of course. I do hope the Traveler gets an optional compressor. For me that would be more convenient in the back.

(Five minutes later ... I take back the part about the compressor in the back, I'm fine with frunk or back. I was thinking back or engine compartment!)

 

[Poison78]

I'd like to see the spare tire moved into the front as well. Onboard compressor would be fantastic. I'm not sold on having a winch mounted full time, but if you gave me hitch mounted options on the front and back that would work for me. I plan on using the rig as a daily as well as an overland rig. Having the options would make it more versatile I think.

 

[AlanL]

- Electric side steps for getting into the car, which can also be used as sliders, possibly with two settings for driving: in off-road mode they should be positioned on the side and under the threshold, and for on-road they should be lowered under the car
-Space for the spare wheel under the front hood, hidden in the trunk, for daily use. For expeditions or if extra storage space is needed, it can be placed in the back, outside the car. This increases aerodynamics, changes the center of gravity of the car and protects the tire from UV, including the length of the car is easier for parking.
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The spare in the frunk is an interesting idea. I wonder how big a tire will fit? Maybe even a compact spare for daily use, mount the full size on the back when needed. Since we always back in to park, a spare in the frunk and easy access to the back is great for groceries, etc. But for those who park front in using the frunk for groceries might be better.

I see a couple of problems for electric side steps doubling as sliders. Seems like they will take more vertical space, reducing ground clearance. A fixed mount will be a lot more rugged unless the moving mechanism is super beefy, making it even larger. We have fixed Traxda slider steps on our Honda Pilot, they do fine as steps.

 

[Poison78]

I think they need to consider the price point of the vehicle. If you start adding things like electric side steps, roll cage style supports, on board compressors etc. the price point is too high. What makes the scout attractive to most is that you can get an extremely capable overland rig for a decent price. Having these items as options is great but will serve as a headache for a start up company. Scout motors needs to keep it streamlined in the beginning in order to try and generate revenue. They will need to roll out vehicles close to what the specified price point and on a close to specified time line. If they can't do that they will lose reservations/sales.

 

[cyure]

I'd like to see the spare tire moved into the front as well. Onboard compressor would be fantastic. I'm not sold on having a winch mounted full time, but if you gave me hitch mounted options on the front and back that would work for me. I plan on using the rig as a daily as well as an overland rig. Having the options would make it more versatile I think.

Welcome to the community!

 

[Poison78]

Welcome to the community!

Thank you. Glad to be here.

 

[J Alynn]

Would a hitch mounted winch solve that with less weight? Would need a front receiver of course. I do hope the Traveler gets an optional compressor. For me that would be more convenient in the back.

(Five minutes later ... I take back the part about the compressor in the back, I'm fine with frunk or back. I was thinking back or engine compartment!)

Was your change due to the photo of the Frunk with the compressor shown at reveal?

 

[AlanL]

Was your change due to the photo of the Frunk with the compressor shown at reveal?

No, I was just being brain dead and thinking I don't want a compressor in the engine compartment. Took me a few minutes to realize there is no engine compartment. I'll have to watch the reveal again. I think I recall a compressor in the Terra bed but missed one in the Traveler.

 

[cyure]

No, I was just being brain dead and thinking I don't want a compressor in the engine compartment. Took me a few minutes to realize there is no engine compartment. I'll have to watch the reveal again. I think I recall a compressor in the Terra bed but missed one in the Traveler.

I need to rewatch too. Also the videos from CES.

 

[J Alynn]

No, I was just being brain dead and thinking I don't want a compressor in the engine compartment. Took me a few minutes to realize there is no engine compartment. I'll have to watch the reveal again. I think I recall a compressor in the Terra bed but missed one in the Traveler.

It was 3-d printed but it showed the intent. Was right in front of driver