Tdi
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Wow - that's a tall order! You might have to import something from another country!
But welcome and I hope you find something that Scout intends to produce meets your needs in the future...
I'm sorry if that came across snarky - didn't mean it that way...
I think several people have expressed interest in an ICE Scout and *many* (more than I can count) have expressed interest in a 2-door!
I hope you like this community (lots of fun people) and I hope we all get the Scout we're dreaming of!
Several people have asked for an non-BEV version. Scout Motors has already replied to those requests indicating they have no plans to introduce a non-BEV version of the Traveler or Terra. They also said the generator in the EREV will have a naturally aspirated 4-cylender engine. So, no chance of a TDI or a manual transmission. If you are looking for a traditionally powered gasoline vehicle, you will need to look elsewhere.
The representatives on the forums have indicated that they are looking at additional body configurations for future models, but they have not dropped any hints about what direction they might take. It might be a 2-door, or it might be an extended Traveler with three rows of seating. Or it might be a minivan.
I think an off-road focused mini-van could be pretty cool, but I doubt there is enough of a market for it.Scout Motors has already confirmed that 35inch tires are going to be an option. 33inch tires will be standard.
As for the removable top? They are offering a solid top, a glass top (moon roof, I think?), and a cabana top as options on the Traveler. I have not seen anything mentioned about a removable top.
Love my TDI - but I don't think VW group will ever ship another to the US.
Okay well here’s the question I have. Always with the questions!
If the OP would truly spend any amount of money to make this happen couldn’t you get a vintage Scout, put a TDI engine in it and a 7 Speed transmission and cut the top off and make it a soft top? If funds are truly unlimited you could make what you want right?
If the OP would truly spend any amount of money to make this happen couldn’t you get a vintage Scout, put a TDI engine in it and a 7 Speed transmission and cut the top off and make it a soft top? If funds are truly unlimited you could make what you want right?
Never gonna happen. Diesel gate is a sore spot. And internment is electric powering the wheels. EREV is best your gonna get
Yes. There is rumor they have some design ideas for a 2-door but until battery range grows so the can fit between wheels there isn’t a great chance. That said I’d love to buy one. Especially if life style with a removable topSeveral people have asked for an non-BEV version. Scout Motors has already replied to those requests indicating they have no plans to introduce a non-BEV version of the Traveler or Terra. They also said the generator in the EREV will have a naturally aspirated 4-cylender engine. So, no chance of a TDI or a manual transmission. If you are looking for a traditionally powered gasoline vehicle, you will need to look elsewhere.
The representatives on the forums have indicated that they are looking at additional body configurations for future models, but they have not dropped any hints about what direction they might take. It might be a 2-door, or it might be an extended Traveler with three rows of seating. Or it might be a minivan.
Scout Motors has already confirmed that 35inch tires are going to be an option. 33inch tires will be standard.
As for the removable top? They are offering a solid top, a glass top (moon roof, I think?), and a cabana top as options on the Traveler. I have not seen anything mentioned about a removable top.
Would be curious when first group tries to do this how you handle the battery pack. Or do they add another battery pack as backup power? The battery adds a few extra challenges but somebody will do itYes, that’s the idea.
I actually think it works!
300kwh battery and 30 gallon tank for the Harvester
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