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[R1TVT]

I have a 2022 Launch Edition so just Driver+ for me:

 

[J Alynn]

So, I had to take a quick trip to El Paso. Did I miss anything? How'd the elections turn out? Is there a new Scout concept? Was there a new event I missed? Too much time hiking and eating to pay attention to the real world!

I was elected president and I’m giving (mandating) that ALL first year members get a scout and it comes with a $50K EV tax credit. You are ALL welcome! I am the President-God Bless!

 

[J Alynn]

Oh my, the next thing you're gonna tell me is that we should be using zipper-merges! That's not a concept known, or taught in NC. NASCAR-country doesn't condone letting anyone in front of you.

Zippers are for pants dude. Don’t be silly!

 

[OleScout]

I saw that Reo posted a video in their socials and it’s about the reveal of its first model. The issue is that it’s all Ai driven. Like literally Ai no physical model nothing. Kinda crazy to do that when you are trying to appeal a potential consumer for your brand.

I'm intrigued by some of their teaser shots and what they're aiming to achieve with low budget entry point but afraid it could be smoke and mirrors. Based on the teaser shots so far, seems they are leaning into a boxy design and I like the idea of a steel side drop flatbed. The dimensions are around 195" which is slightly shorter than the Maverick.

 

[TigerEyeJazz]

https://www.reddit.com/r/whatisthiscar/s/kCExMwrdPq

I remember posting months ago about this model at the airport being unloaded but now we get to see the full thing. I can see an Audi front end and of course I want to point out the large battery pack and the rear recovery hooks.

I still feel like this is the Frankenstein Scout mules still being tested.

 

[cyure]

https://www.reddit.com/r/whatisthiscar/s/kCExMwrdPq

I remember posting months ago about this model at the airport being unloaded but now we get to see the full thing. I can see an Audi front end and of course I want to point out the large battery pack and the rear recovery hooks.

I still feel like this is the Frankenstein Scout mules still being tested. View attachment 19972View attachment 19973

Oh yeah Frankenstein all the way.

 

[Scout_Lookout]

I know I said this before, but I'm continually surprised how many of my opinions on this forum are so much like many other people. I'm with you on the long stretches of nothingness being tiring and boring and, for me, I wonder if some sort of autonomous driving might be safer for those stretches. Rather than a long trip from New England down to the mid-Atlantic, I have trips from the Twin Cities to Grand Forks, ND where my in-laws live sometimes. If you've never been to North Dakota, I would not recommend it (unless you are visiting my in-laws, who are AMAZING people and would probably be happy to have you as a visitor). Super boring drive from the Twin Cities to there. I want autonomous driving for trips like that.

When you say you think the "L2+ system will be a lot like the system I have today," do you Rivian owners get without Autonomy+, so highways with hands on? Or do you mean Rivian's Autonomy+? If it's the former, I'd be super disappointed. I want hands-free on the highways (though I don't want it in the cities). If I have to have my hand on the steering wheel, I might as well be using that hand. If the hands on came standard and we had to pay for hands free, I'd be on board with that. That way I could pay for it and those who don't want it wouldn't have to pay for it.

I have Autonomy + in my Gen 2 (I recently added it in hopes of becoming a tester for future models). I have a 41 mile commute one way and I use Autonomy + for 90% of it. Typically I leave around 5am so it's dark on my way to work. Even still I turn it on as I coming down the on ramp and I've found since the last update that as long as I am in correct lane for a merge or interchange the truck will stay in self drive and if I'm in the exit lane it will take the off ramp. Sure I got to initiate the lane changes but that is very minimal interaction for 90% of my drive.

Additionally I've noticed lately that it will basically lane keep on any road now, and I've been really impressed with how good it is on winding roads and in the dark. I think Rivian might really have something to show on their AI day next month. It's a really exciting time for them right now.

 

[J Alynn]

https://www.reddit.com/r/whatisthiscar/s/kCExMwrdPq

I remember posting months ago about this model at the airport being unloaded but now we get to see the full thing. I can see an Audi front end and of course I want to point out the large battery pack and the rear recovery hooks.

I still feel like this is the Frankenstein Scout mules still being tested. View attachment 19972View attachment 19973

Let’s believe it is. And let’s discuss because it’s something new to chat about. Anybody recognize the wheels to guess if it’s a VWAG product based on design-not that they have to factory rims

 

[TigerEyeJazz]

Let’s believe it is. And let’s discuss because it’s something new to chat about. Anybody recognize the wheels to guess if it’s a VWAG product based on design-not that they have to factory rims

The wheels look similar to one of the concept designs but it also looks like the Willy’s Jeep style. Kinda hard to say. However the front headlights look identical to the Q6 E-Tron.

 

[cyure]

The wheels look similar to one of the concept designs but it also looks like the Willy’s Jeep style. Kinda hard to say. However the front headlights look identical to the Q6 E-Tron.

The wheels kinda look like steelies.

 

[TigerEyeJazz]

The wheels kinda look like steelies.

Yes they definitely do.

 

[mbowman90]

https://www.reddit.com/r/whatisthiscar/s/kCExMwrdPq

I remember posting months ago about this model at the airport being unloaded but now we get to see the full thing. I can see an Audi front end and of course I want to point out the large battery pack and the rear recovery hooks.

I still feel like this is the Frankenstein Scout mules still being tested. View attachment 19972View attachment 19973

That is some HORRIBLE camouflage!

 

[Chuckles]

Have you ever wanted a new kei truck? Coming soon from Toyota.

 

[cyure]

A Kei truck and also a side by side.

 

[nolen]

A Kei truck and also a side by side.

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it feels like that scooter should be a part of the side by side and pop out like the cassette from Soundwave in Transformers

 

[speedrye]

I can't look at Kei trucks like this and not want to slam on the brakes to see if I can get it to do a headstand.

 

[J Alynn]

Have you ever wanted a new kei truck? Coming soon from Toyota.

Why YES! I have always wanted a Kei truck. This is awesome

 

[J Alynn]

A Kei truck and also a side by side.

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Bringing back Scion again-hmmmm?