What is one feature you hope Scout will include that has not yet been shown?

[maynard]

And hopefully adjacent to a sunglass holder

Yes!
Love and need this!

 

[J Alynn]

Hard to imagine it wouldn’t be here - just too easy and many people already are familiar with this location.

Was bummed when I got my accord (top trim line) and no homelink. Now I have the remotes clipped on visor which I just don’t like

 

[cyure]

Was bummed when I got my accord (top trim line) and no homelink. Now I have the remotes clipped on visor which I just don’t like

My sons Elantra didn’t have it but you can change out the mirror. I think it was like $400 and he now has it built into the mirror.

 

[cyure]

Was bummed when I got my accord (top trim line) and no homelink. Now I have the remotes clipped on visor which I just don’t like

I refuse to have a remote when I get my Scout. Mirror, steering wheel, I can program a button, in the screen. I don’t care but I am not dealing with where do I put the remote.

 

[RodorW]

Was bummed when I got my accord (top trim line) and no homelink. Now I have the remotes clipped on visor which I just don’t like

My bolt is the first new vehicle I’ve had that doesn’t have homelink, it was recommended to get some 3M sticky pad and hid the remote under the center cubby area, I instead chose to buy a Apple home pod, myQ, and Meross kit. So I can use the iPhone and CarPlay to control the door, it works 98% of the time which is better than our actual remotes

 

[strider]

I am confident that Homelink will be included on the Scouts. Now I may get thrown out of here for saying this but I really like having the Homelink buttons on the screen. I know, but stay with me for a second. In my Tesla, the car knows the GPS location where the Homelink was programmed. It then remembers that and presents the button prominently on the screen when you are getting near that door. I say this as someone that has remote gates and garage doors at multiple locations. The way Tesla handles this is that I don't need 6 different buttons somewhere. The car automatically displays the gate and door of the property that I am approaching and hides the others.

 

[RodorW]

I am confident that Homelink will be included on the Scouts. Now I may get thrown out of here for saying this but I really like having the Homelink buttons on the screen. I know, but stay with me for a second. In my Tesla, the car knows the GPS location where the Homelink was programmed. It then remembers that and presents the button prominently on the screen when you are getting near that door. I say this as someone that has remote gates and garage doors at multiple locations. The way Tesla handles this is that I don't need 6 different buttons somewhere. The car automatically displays the gate and door of the property that I am approaching and hides the others.

CarPlay works very similarly, and honestly i really enjoy it, jut not the Apple part

 

[J Alynn]

I am confident that Homelink will be included on the Scouts. Now I may get thrown out of here for saying this but I really like having the Homelink buttons on the screen. I know, but stay with me for a second. In my Tesla, the car knows the GPS location where the Homelink was programmed. It then remembers that and presents the button prominently on the screen when you are getting near that door. I say this as someone that has remote gates and garage doors at multiple locations. The way Tesla handles this is that I don't need 6 different buttons somewhere. The car automatically displays the gate and door of the property that I am approaching and hides the others.

If it did that and popped up large that would be fine. If it linked to the red easy button on the steering wheel that would work too

 

[maynard]

My bolt is the first new vehicle I’ve had that doesn’t have homelink, it was recommended to get some 3M sticky pad and hid the remote under the center cubby area, I instead chose to buy a Apple home pod, myQ, and Meross kit. So I can use the iPhone and CarPlay to control the door, it works 98% of the time which is better than our actual remotes

Hmmm, I have the MyQ app on my iphone but it doesn't show up in carplay... Do I need to enable that somewhere?

 

[maynard]

I am confident that Homelink will be included on the Scouts. Now I may get thrown out of here for saying this but I really like having the Homelink buttons on the screen. I know, but stay with me for a second. In my Tesla, the car knows the GPS location where the Homelink was programmed. It then remembers that and presents the button prominently on the screen when you are getting near that door. I say this as someone that has remote gates and garage doors at multiple locations. The way Tesla handles this is that I don't need 6 different buttons somewhere. The car automatically displays the gate and door of the property that I am approaching and hides the others.

I love geofencing! Got to play with that my last year at Time Warner...

 

[THil08]

I like the home link on upper buttons or integrated into drivers sunshade. Somewhere I can instinctively reach to find without looking

Voice activated. "Hey Scout Open Garage Bay Door."

Or if you name yours. "Hey Shakira Open Garage."

 

[Xlargetophat]

A foam protected place close to the driver for easy access to the binoculars.

 

[RodorW]

Hmmm, I have the MyQ app on my iphone but it doesn't show up in carplay... Do I need to enable that somewhere?

Unfortunately it’s more complicated, myQ can talk to Meross, which has an Apple home kit device that can be used in CarPlay as long you’re close by or you have an Apple home, with a home pod or Apple TV. Because I refuse to put a barely functional remote in my car I deal with, it also kind works with Samsung smart things but but it’s very unreliable, compared to Apple.

 

[purplesnow]

Unfortunately it’s more complicated, myQ can talk to Meross, which has an Apple home kit device that can be used in CarPlay as long you’re close by or you have an Apple home, with a home pod or Apple TV. Because I refuse to put a barely functional remote in my car I deal with, it also kind works with Samsung smart things but but it’s very unreliable, compared to Apple.

Sweet setup! I could talk at length about IoT, but I’ll leave it with this…
My Liftmaster myQ straight up quit working. The opener works fine, but the myQ functionality no longer syncs or works. If money were no issue, I would replace it with a Genie or something else that isn’t locking down their infrastructure to an ad-riddled proprietary app, falsely in the name of cybersecurity.
I like that Meross works with HomeKit, but I don’t like that it’s constantly pinging Chinese servers [see articles about botnets & DDoS attacks from IoT devices]. I only have one Meross light strip and fortunately it still works fine with HomeKit after I blocked its access to the internet.

 

[J Alynn]

So with some of the motion accent lighting in our new Lexus I had a great idea. There should be an upper dash projection light facing on the windshield (like HUD) but should have selectable images like a hula dancer, animal bobble heads, sonny angels, maybe a fountain image. Would be fun at night to have a retro looking hula dancer slowly swaying. Just a thought

 

[cyure]

So with some of the motion accent lighting in our new Lexus I had a great idea. There should be an upper dash projection light facing on the windshield (like HUD) but should have selectable images like a hula dancer, animal bobble heads, sonny angels, maybe a fountain image. Would be fun at night to have a retro looking hula dancer slowly swaying. Just a thought

I love it.

 

[J Alynn]

So long lead in here for a question and geared more for the EV owners on the forum. I road tripped from Lancaster PA to E. Lansing MI for daughter’s archery. We took my Accord as it was 8-1/2 hours driving and a 1 hour stop for eating and potty breaks. I know our new Lexus and almost all EV’s have charging and can route plan but has anyone/any manufacturer offered a route planner that looks at times, assumes lunch/dinner times and calculates stops for charging with meal time to make the best use of charging stops. Like-hey, here are 5 chargers within 2 miles of your route that are also with 600 feet of a restaurant/food source and not just a charger stop. Teaming up with chain and/or local restaurants (my preferred choice) would be a better way to help trace with EVs. Could even offer EV charger ONLY and…. EV and Eat combos to help with the trip planning. Just a thought but maybe this already exists. I know I can route plan for EV charge, ballpark my stop then go on Google Maps and search restaurants near by but one stop shop would be a convenient feature if not already happening

 

[cyure]

So long lead in here for a question and geared more for the EV owners on the forum. I road tripped from Lancaster PA to E. Lansing MI for daughter’s archery. We took my Accord as it was 8-1/2 hours driving and a 1 hour stop for eating and potty breaks. I know our new Lexus and almost all EV’s have charging and can route plan but has anyone/any manufacturer offered a route planner that looks at times, assumes lunch/dinner times and calculates stoops for charging with meal time to make the best use of charging stops. Like-hey, here are 5 chargers within 2 miles of your route that are also with 600 feet of a restaurant/food source and not just a charger stop. Teaming up with chain and/or local restaurants (my preferred choice) would be a better way to help trace with EVs. Could the offer EV charger ONLY AND… EV and Eat combos to help with the trip planning. Just a thought but maybe this already exists. I know I can route plan for EV charge, ballpark my stop then go on Google Maps and search restaurants near by but one stop shop would be a convenient feature if not already happening

That’s a great idea and if it doesn’t exist it should.

 

[R1TVT]

So long lead in here for a question and geared more for the EV owners on the forum. I road tripped from Lancaster PA to E. Lansing MI for daughter’s archery. We took my Accord as it was 8-1/2 hours driving and a 1 hour stop for eating and potty breaks. I know our new Lexus and almost all EV’s have charging and can route plan but has anyone/any manufacturer offered a route planner that looks at times, assumes lunch/dinner times and calculates stops for charging with meal time to make the best use of charging stops. Like-hey, here are 5 chargers within 2 miles of your route that are also with 600 feet of a restaurant/food source and not just a charger stop. Teaming up with chain and/or local restaurants (my preferred choice) would be a better way to help trace with EVs. Could even offer EV charger ONLY and…. EV and Eat combos to help with the trip planning. Just a thought but maybe this already exists. I know I can route plan for EV charge, ballpark my stop then go on Google Maps and search restaurants near by but one stop shop would be a convenient feature if not already happening

So good news - Most EV Chargers are intentionally located with the understanding that people will be more likely to use them IF there are amenities nearby. This is very true with Rivian's RAN charger locations, but I also find it to be true with EA, Tesla and many others.

Also, when route planning, you can elect to charge at stops with food nearby simply by checking the map screen, but there are some helpful apps to consider when planning routes that may be unfamiliar. Plugshare for example will provide very specific info with reviews talking about food and displaying information about nearby locations:

Most of the chargers I know already have great food options nearby, so I don't even worry about it.

The RAN in NH has a Dunks and I am always there at first light, so use it for coffee.
The RAN I hit in VT above has a secret little scratch kitchen around the back.
There's a RAN in DE at Christiana Mall with a Cheesecake Factory, PF Changs, Tios Tacos, a Tavern and a foodcourt.

So, you will likely be in good shape (or at a minimum pull into a WAWA)! LOL.

 

[jeremydunworth]

Interior lock box or safe, glove box, or under seat option for the console to keep valuables and other items secure.

Counterpoint: special option for a cardboard glove box in a nod to the originals, and to avoiding plastic.

I kid, Scout Motors, don't do this. Really, I mean it. Really.