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[cyure]

The next special edition color for Jeep.

 

[J Alynn]

The next special edition color for Jeep.

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That looks kinda like the Chunkin color but non metallic. That’s a great color. Still won’t buy a Jeep but like that combo together

 

[TelemarkingSailor]

Caught a bit of this story on the radio this morning: https://www.marketplace.org/story/2025/12/12/volkswagen-bmw-eye-extended-range-evs

 

[cyure]

That looks kinda like the Chunkin color but non metallic. That’s a great color. Still won’t buy a Jeep but like that combo together

Same. I like the combo.

 

[Chuckles]

Interview with Chris Benjamin!

My notes on the interview:
1) It's great to hear Chris's story and what led him to Scout. He is definitely a major asset.
2) When the Harvester was decided, it could not impact ground clearance, breakover angle, or interior storage.
3) The Terra gives up the spare tire space for the Harvester. The Traveler gives up nothing. Chris says the Harvester is "a work of art".
4) Chris talks about the exterior and interior styling. Both he and Rivian's design chief reject the notion that Rivians and Scouts look alike.
5) A Rivian driver who gets into a Scout would not recognize the UX
6) The goal is to have Scout-produced accessories be recognized by the vehicles automatically and even be adjusted through the UX.
7) The styling of the concepts is "85-90%".
8) The charging port remains at the rear driver side. The fuel filler door is on "the opposite side". This is open to interpretation, I suppose. It sounds like the rear passenger side.
9) Chris says Scouts will be Level 2 autonomy, not 2+ as we have heard before. Chris says Scouts are meant to be driven and the world "will have enough robotaxis".
10) Don't expect a stripped-out work truck type version.
A great interview. It's also available as a podcast for those who prefer it.

 

[Chuckles]

The next special edition color for Jeep.

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Perfect color scheme for Cleveland Browns fans

 

[R1TVT]

My notes on the interview:

3) The Terra gives up the spare tire space for the Harvester. The Traveler gives up nothing. Chris says the Harvester is "a work of art".

Excellent, just another reason to go PURE BEV with the TERRA.

 

[dreamweaver]

The next special edition color for Jeep.

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It's 1976 Tampa Bay Buccaneers creamsicles uniforms.

 

[R1TVT]

It's 1976 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cream cycle uniforms.

Yep, creamsicle.

 

[THil08]

Interview with Chris Benjamin!

THE BENJ!!!!!!!!!

 

[LastDayScout]

Interview with Chris Benjamin!

Great interview. I am a little disappointed that Chris said there will not be a work truck. Hopefully, that will be reconsidered as that is certainly what I want for my business and there is demand out there for fleets. Otherwise, Chris, please give it a little nip and tuck so it fits better in my tight driveway.

 

[Jamie@ScoutMotors]

Great interview. I am a little disappointed that Chris said there will not be a work truck. Hopefully, that will be reconsidered as that is certainly what I want for my business and there is demand out there for fleets. Otherwise, Chris, please give it a little nip and tuck so it fits better in my tight driveway.

Not refuting what Chris said here, but at launch we likely won't have a work truck version. That isn't to say we aren't acutely aware of the commercial market and plan to be involved in it in the future.

 

[J Alynn]

My notes on the interview:
1) It's great to hear Chris's story and what led him to Scout. He is definitely a major asset.
2) When the Harvester was decided, it could not impact ground clearance, breakover angle, or interior storage.
3) The Terra gives up the spare tire space for the Harvester. The Traveler gives up nothing. Chris says the Harvester is "a work of art".
4) Chris talks about the exterior and interior styling. Both he and Rivian's design chief reject the notion that Rivians and Scouts look alike.
5) A Rivian driver who gets into a Scout would not recognize the UX
6) The goal is to have Scout-produced accessories be recognized by the vehicles automatically and even be adjusted through the UX.
7) The styling of the concepts is "85-90%".
8) The charging port remains at the rear driver side. The fuel filler door is on "the opposite side". This is open to interpretation, I suppose. It sounds like the rear passenger side.
9) Chris says Scouts will be Level 2 autonomy, not 2+ as we have heard before. Chris says Scouts are meant to be driven and the world "will have enough robotaxis".
10) Don't expect a stripped-out work truck type version.
A great interview. It's also available as a podcast for those who prefer it.

Thanks for the recap. Hadn’t had time to watch yet so glad to hear their points and I’m glad about all of them

 

[chucchinchilla]

Not refuting what Chris said here, but at launch we likely won't have a work truck version. That isn't to say we aren't acutely aware of the commercial market and plan to be involved in it in the future.

Putting Scout aside for a moment, what's the consensus on the EV work truck market these days? How has Lightning and Silverado EV done on fleet sales?

 

[THil08]

My notes on the interview:
1) It's great to hear Chris's story and what led him to Scout. He is definitely a major asset.
2) When the Harvester was decided, it could not impact ground clearance, breakover angle, or interior storage.
3) The Terra gives up the spare tire space for the Harvester. The Traveler gives up nothing. Chris says the Harvester is "a work of art".
4) Chris talks about the exterior and interior styling. Both he and Rivian's design chief reject the notion that Rivians and Scouts look alike.
5) A Rivian driver who gets into a Scout would not recognize the UX
6) The goal is to have Scout-produced accessories be recognized by the vehicles automatically and even be adjusted through the UX.
7) The styling of the concepts is "85-90%".
8) The charging port remains at the rear driver side. The fuel filler door is on "the opposite side". This is open to interpretation, I suppose. It sounds like the rear passenger side.
9) Chris says Scouts will be Level 2 autonomy, not 2+ as we have heard before. Chris says Scouts are meant to be driven and the world "will have enough robotaxis".
10) Don't expect a stripped-out work truck type version.
A great interview. It's also available as a podcast for those who prefer it.

The plug n play accessories are something that I can see being a huge success for Scout. Really everything he mentioned about Scout is huge! And will play such a huge part in making Scout return and stay around “in the unity of the Holy Scout, forever and ever, AMEN!”


So Far I have hit Baptist and Roman Catholic Church. You all are so welcome. This will continue until Christmas. Really feeling the season. I did put a slight twist if you can spot it.

 

[THil08]

Putting Scout aside for a moment, what's the consensus on the EV work truck market these days? How has Lightning and Silverado EV done on fleet sales?

I’m seeing 10-15% for lightning
And
Silverado EV I can’t find much data due to low sale numbers

 

[J Alynn]

The plug n play accessories are something that I can see being a huge success for Scout. Really everything he mentioned about Scout is huge! And will play such a huge part in making Scout return and stay around “in the unity of the Holy Scout, forever and ever, AMEN!”


So Far I have hit Baptist and Roman Catholic Church. You all are so welcome. This will continue until Christmas. Really feeling the season. I did put a slight twist if you can spot it.

Scout returning? Wouldn’t that be an Easter reference? Perhaps you should have said the Scout is born again

 

[THil08]

Scout returning? Wouldn’t that be an Easter reference? Perhaps you should have said the Scout is born again

Too late to edit it. Ill get it next time

 

[Mousehunter]

My notes on the interview:
9) Chris says Scouts will be Level 2 autonomy, not 2+ as we have heard before. Chris says Scouts are meant to be driven and the world "will have

I had to look up the difference between Level 2 and 2+. Per my search, my 8 year old Ford F250 is level 2 - adaptive cruise control and steering wheel bumps if you start to drift out of your lane) - and so does my wife's Rubicon (although it not quite as old). Decade old tech in a 60k vehicle? I can maybe excuse that if it was $20k cheaper (although I don't think it is even uncommon now to have Level 2+ in 40k vehicles. At least give us the option of Level 2+, it is already common in the VW lineup I think.

I am not trying to be a pain in the posterior - but honestly it could easily be a deal breaker for me if it is not an option. It makes -0- sense to me to not have it as an option. How many sales can be gained by not offer an option vs how many lost by not having an option.

 

[RodorW]

I had to look up the difference between Level 2 and 2+. Per my search, my 8 year old Ford F250 is level 2 - adaptive cruise control and steering wheel bumps if you start to drift out of your lane) - and so does my wife's Rubicon (although it not quite as old). Decade old tech in a 60k vehicle? I can maybe excuse that if it was $20k cheaper (although I don't think it is even uncommon now to have Level 2+ in 40k vehicles. At least give us the option of Level 2+, it is already common in the VW lineup I think.

I am not trying to be a pain in the posterior - but honestly it could easily be a deal breaker for me if it is not an option. It makes -0- sense to me to not have it as an option. How many sales can be gained by not offer an option vs how many lost by not having an option.

I’ve not watched the interview, but I could swear Jamie said the plan was 2+ so that might be possible though software down the line, it looks like there’s an eye tracker on the wheel column, which suggests the intention for hands free driving to some extent