Traveler NEEDS the bench seat

[benyavahdat]

Hi everyone, I wanted to make this post to shed light as to why I've been so pulled towards this brand and a new revelation I came about that has me worried.

To start I want to say that trucks are fine. For my lifestyle, whether that's car camping, other cardoorsy activities, or just navigating a city, the Traveller is the move. The Terra is great, but an SUV is so much more practical for what I actually do day to day, and a lot easier to deal with once you leave the suburbs and hit a real city.

So here's what has me concerned. I've been seeing talk that the bench seat is going to be exclusive to the Terra. If that's true, I genuinely think that's a mistake, and I want to make the case for why.

A bench seat is one of the best features a truck cab can have. It's not just about capacity. It's about the experience. I want my dog or my partner sitting right next to me. That's it. That's the whole argument. It's one of those features that sounds small until you've had it, and then you can't go back.

I'm not asking for it on the top trim. Put it on a lower trim. Make it accessible. But if it's not available on the Traveller at all, that's a deal breaker for me, full stop.

Hoping others feel the same way and that Scout is listening. Would love to hear if anyone has more info on this.

 

[cyure]

Hi everyone, I wanted to make this post to shed light as to why I've been so pulled towards this brand and a new revelation I came about that has me worried.

To start I want to say that trucks are fine. For my lifestyle, whether that's car camping, other cardoorsy activities, or just navigating a city, the Traveller is the move. The Terra is great, but an SUV is so much more practical for what I actually do day to day, and a lot easier to deal with once you leave the suburbs and hit a real city.

So here's what has me concerned. I've been seeing talk that the bench seat is going to be exclusive to the Terra. If that's true, I genuinely think that's a mistake, and I want to make the case for why.

A bench seat is one of the best features a truck cab can have. It's not just about capacity. It's about the experience. I want my dog or my partner sitting right next to me. That's it. That's the whole argument. It's one of those features that sounds small until you've had it, and then you can't go back.

I'm not asking for it on the top trim. Put it on a lower trim. Make it accessible. But if it's not available on the Traveller at all, that's a deal breaker for me, full stop.

Hoping others feel the same way and that Scout is listening. Would love to hear if anyone has more info on this.

I don’t know where you heard that. The bench seat will be available in either model.

In fact, they did a commercial that played during hockey playoffs highlighting the fact that you can get a bench seat in the Traveler

One less thing for you to worry about. The bench seat will be available in both.

 

[cyure]

Hi everyone, I wanted to make this post to shed light as to why I've been so pulled towards this brand and a new revelation I came about that has me worried.

To start I want to say that trucks are fine. For my lifestyle, whether that's car camping, other cardoorsy activities, or just navigating a city, the Traveller is the move. The Terra is great, but an SUV is so much more practical for what I actually do day to day, and a lot easier to deal with once you leave the suburbs and hit a real city.

So here's what has me concerned. I've been seeing talk that the bench seat is going to be exclusive to the Terra. If that's true, I genuinely think that's a mistake, and I want to make the case for why.

A bench seat is one of the best features a truck cab can have. It's not just about capacity. It's about the experience. I want my dog or my partner sitting right next to me. That's it. That's the whole argument. It's one of those features that sounds small until you've had it, and then you can't go back.

I'm not asking for it on the top trim. Put it on a lower trim. Make it accessible. But if it's not available on the Traveller at all, that's a deal breaker for me, full stop.

Hoping others feel the same way and that Scout is listening. Would love to hear if anyone has more info on this.

I just realized I should have said welcome to the community as well! Welcome!

 

[ScoutbyScoutwest]

Will Scout® vehicles offer a front bench seat? | Scout Support

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[Gottesacker]

I have no worries about the bench seat coming, it was made out as a huge deal from the get go at the original reveal. I'm genuinely curious what the take-rate is going to be for it though.

I'm 100% getting the bench seat, I've only ever had bench seats in a truck and refuse to buy console versions. (Which is actually partly what kept me out of a Lightning)

 

[cyure]

I have no worries about the bench seat coming, it was made out as a huge deal from the get go at the original reveal. I'm genuinely curious what the take-rate is going to be for it though.

I'm 100% getting the bench seat, I've only ever had bench seats in a truck and refuse to buy console versions. (Which is actually partly what kept me out of a Lightning)

I think it’s cool but for me I love love the console. It’s just so pretty. I needed to see the options in person and once I did the decision was easier.

 

[J Alynn]

Hi everyone, I wanted to make this post to shed light as to why I've been so pulled towards this brand and a new revelation I came about that has me worried.

To start I want to say that trucks are fine. For my lifestyle, whether that's car camping, other cardoorsy activities, or just navigating a city, the Traveller is the move. The Terra is great, but an SUV is so much more practical for what I actually do day to day, and a lot easier to deal with once you leave the suburbs and hit a real city.

So here's what has me concerned. I've been seeing talk that the bench seat is going to be exclusive to the Terra. If that's true, I genuinely think that's a mistake, and I want to make the case for why.

A bench seat is one of the best features a truck cab can have. It's not just about capacity. It's about the experience. I want my dog or my partner sitting right next to me. That's it. That's the whole argument. It's one of those features that sounds small until you've had it, and then you can't go back.

I'm not asking for it on the top trim. Put it on a lower trim. Make it accessible. But if it's not available on the Traveller at all, that's a deal breaker for me, full stop.

Hoping others feel the same way and that Scout is listening. Would love to hear if anyone has more info on this.

That’s never been stated. Always both cars. The cabana roof is debatable on Terra but bench is supposed to be both.
BTW-welcome to the forum and thanks for the post

 

[Gottesacker]

I think it’s cool but for me I love love the console. It’s just so pretty. I needed to see the options in person and once I did the decision was easier.

I totally get that different folks have reasons for the console. I like the interiors of my trucks to be the most versatile. Same with all vehicles. If there's a 7 passenger version of a 3-row I'm going with that (we did with an Atlas) versus the 6 as an example. For my full-size trucks they've always been bench seats and I actually do use that 6th seat more often than one would think.

 

[cyure]

I totally get that different folks have reasons for the console. I like the interiors of my trucks to be the most versatile. Same with all vehicles. If there's a 7 passenger version of a 3-row I'm going with that (we did with an Atlas) versus the 6 as an example. For my full-size trucks they've always been bench seats and I actually do use that 6th seat more often than one would think.

That’s why I’m glad they have both. I want the console for all my stuff and that shelf on the floor for my purse. I don’t need my purse flying across the floor and hitting my feet while I’m driving.

 

[speedrye]

Has there ever been a Bucket vs Bench poll on here? I don't recall one.

 

[Gottesacker]

Has there ever been a Bucket vs Bench poll on here? I don't recall one.

I don't either, and could be really interesting to see. I'd wager a bet that console is at least 70%

 

[cyure]

Has there ever been a Bucket vs Bench poll on here? I don't recall one.

Sounds like a good poll for someone to make.

 

[BeerParty]

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So here's what has me concerned. I've been seeing talk that the bench seat is going to be exclusive to the Terra. If that's true, I genuinely think that's a mistake, and I want to make the case for why.
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Where did you see this? It sounds like someone is spreading FUD about the Scouts. It would be nice to be able to refute that at the source so other people reading it know that is not true.

 

[Gottesacker]

That’s why I’m glad they have both. I want the console for all my stuff and that shelf on the floor for my purse. I don’t need my purse flying across the floor and hitting my feet while I’m driving.

Easy for me, I don't have a purse, lol!

 

[R1TVT]

Where did you see this? It sounds like someone is spreading FUD about the Scouts. It would be nice to be able to refute that at the source so other people reading it know that is not true.

We need a FUD emoji to stick on threads... Maybe a pic of Elmer hunting wabbits.

 

[speedrye]

Sounds like a good poll for someone to make.

I'm scared to make a poll in case bench seat numbers are low. I don't want Scout killing my dream!

 

[cyure]

I'm scared to make a poll in case bench seat numbers are low. I don't want Scout killing my dream!

Oh they did a whole commercial about it. I highly doubt it’s going anywhere.

I think it’s going to be more wanting it than you think.

 

[speedrye]

Oh they did a whole commercial about it. I highly doubt it’s going anywhere.

I think it’s going to be more wanting it than you think.

I thought that about the two-row R1S as well, before Rivian cancelled it...

 

[Jasco]

I'm scared to make a poll in case bench seat numbers are low. I don't want Scout killing my dream!

Just call it a range extending bench seat in the poll and it will do fine!

 

[J Alynn]

Has there ever been a Bucket vs Bench poll on here? I don't recall one.

Not that I recall