The Scout Times

[THil08]

Oh and Scott said under $60. Excellent!

Under sixty dollars is a steal. Lmao.

 

[THil08]

Best news ever!! Mid-range models off the line first is the right call. These vehicles will be desirable at every trim level.

It is. Not doing the highest trim or lowest first is the right call. Mid range models of the bronco and jeep I’m pretty sure sell more than their lowest and highest models.

And having the aftermarket capabilities make a midrange model perfect to start with.

 

[Jasco]

Under sixty dollars is a steal. Lmao.

Opps.

 

[cyure]

Is today Christmas? Starting under $60k, 800HP and mid-range models shipping first? Obviously not a sub $60k 800hp mid-range model of course.

I know, right!! I’m so excited! My husband just keeps looking at me like what is even happening right now??

 

[cyure]

Okay, I didn't think about the adaptive suspension thingy or the stereo. Those are really good points. I think you're right on that and those are in the top tier.

I need driver assistance stuff (L2+) though and I can't imagine it won't be on the mid-tier one. Maybe you have to pay for it on the mid-tier like you do with Rivian Autonomy+ ($2,500 one time or $50 a month) but because they're not doing true autonomous driving, they don't need LIDAR so all the trucks should come with the same sensors and hardware and stuff anyway, right? Then it's just a software upgrade like Rivian.

What I'm really trying to parse is the diffrence between mid and top interiors. Here's the one from Pacific Mist:

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I don't consider that "fancy." I consider this mid-tier. No real wood to speak of (I think?) This one with the hounds tooth I do think of as fancy:

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If I'm right on the interiors, I'm cool with mid-tier because that's my fav anyway!

That brick interior it’s things like the double stitching on the trim. Things like that are more high cost to do.

 

[cyure]

Under sixty dollars is a steal. Lmao.

You all know I mean $60K. I just get lazy and leave the k off.

 

[THil08]

I know, right!! I’m so excited! My husband just keeps looking at me like what is even happening right now??

When days like today(debriefs and information seeking)happen my work time goes down and my screen time goes up.

 

[speedrye]

Okay, I didn't think about the adaptive suspension thingy or the stereo. Those are really good points. I think you're right on that and those are in the top tier.

I need driver assistance stuff (L2+) though and I can't imagine it won't be on the mid-tier one. Maybe you have to pay for it on the mid-tier like you do with Rivian Autonomy+ ($2,500 one time or $50 a month) but because they're not doing true autonomous driving, they don't need LIDAR so all the trucks should come with the same sensors and hardware and stuff anyway, right? Then it's just a software upgrade like Rivian.

What I'm really trying to parse is the diffrence between mid and top interiors. Here's the one from Pacific Mist:

View attachment 20099

I don't consider that "fancy." I consider this mid-tier. No real wood to speak of (I think?) This one with the hounds tooth I do think of as fancy:

View attachment 20100
If I'm right on the interiors, I'm cool with mid-tier because that's my fav anyway!

I'm hoping they do the color schemes on all the vehicles while lower trims might be a vegan/vinyl surface instead of leather and fabric inserts instead of wood. I'm really hoping I don't have to buy the top tier to get ventilated seats though. Save massaging seats for the top tier, haha. I've been spoiled since my GM sedan came standard with seat ventilation on the base model more than a decade ago.

 

[cyure]

I'm hoping they do the color schemes on all the vehicles while lower trims might be a vegan/vinyl surface instead of leather and fabric inserts instead of wood. I'm really hoping I don't have to buy the top tier to get ventilated seats though. Save massaging seats for the top tier, haha. I've been spoiled since my GM sedan came standard with seat ventilation on the base model more than a decade ago.

Oh what about this.

Base - leatherette
Mid - leather
High - high end leather like saddle leather.

 

[J Alynn]

Double in the stories section this week..

Scout Motors x Iron & Resin: Goods for a Life Well Lived – Scout Motors Stories

blog.scoutmotors.com

Scouts Go Farther: John Iverson – Scout Motors Stories

blog.scoutmotors.com

Need to read. Funny all this is dumping same week. Could’ve stretched stories to next week to keep the excitement going

 

[J Alynn]

Okay, I didn't think about the adaptive suspension thingy or the stereo. Those are really good points. I think you're right on that and those are in the top tier.

I need driver assistance stuff (L2+) though and I can't imagine it won't be on the mid-tier one. Maybe you have to pay for it on the mid-tier like you do with Rivian Autonomy+ ($2,500 one time or $50 a month) but because they're not doing true autonomous driving, they don't need LIDAR so all the trucks should come with the same sensors and hardware and stuff anyway, right? Then it's just a software upgrade like Rivian.

What I'm really trying to parse is the diffrence between mid and top interiors. Here's the one from Pacific Mist:

View attachment 20099

I don't consider that "fancy." I consider this mid-tier. No real wood to speak of (I think?) This one with the hounds tooth I do think of as fancy:

View attachment 20100
If I'm right on the interiors, I'm cool with mid-tier because that's my fav anyway!

Love this interior. Rather see regular grained walnut but this recycled stuff has grown on me. Just wish they’d stain it to get a more uniform color

 

[J Alynn]

I'm hoping they do the color schemes on all the vehicles while lower trims might be a vegan/vinyl surface instead of leather and fabric inserts instead of wood. I'm really hoping I don't have to buy the top tier to get ventilated seats though. Save massaging seats for the top tier, haha. I've been spoiled since my GM sedan came standard with seat ventilation on the base model more than a decade ago.

At this price point they almost have to offer it. Can be an upgrade but majority of buyers will be mid tier and once you have hot/cold seats you don’t want to go back. If they want to (and I want) make the heated steering wheel a $300 option. I’ll pay that extra cost any day

 

[J Alynn]

That brick interior it’s things like the double stitching on the trim. Things like that are more high cost to do.

I’d be shocked if the piping and those fabric details make it to production at all. Can’t imagine what that kind of effort takes at a large scale production level. Would I like it-absolutely, will it be available-unlikely but it is pretty in person

 

[J Alynn]

When days like today(debriefs and information seeking)happen my work time goes down and my screen time goes up.

I’ve noticed that on weekends too. Seems most members here only participate during working hours and very few on the weekends

 

[cyure]

I’d be shocked if the piping and those fabric details make it to production at all. Can’t imagine what that kind of effort takes at a large scale production level. Would I like it-absolutely, will it be available-unlikely but it is pretty in person

It is very pretty.

 

[THil08]

I’d be shocked if the piping and those fabric details make it to production at all. Can’t imagine what that kind of effort takes at a large scale production level. Would I like it-absolutely, will it be available-unlikely but it is pretty in person

A lot of those types of materials are already in a lot of VW AutoGroup Germany’s portfolio. So my guess is probably not too hard especially if you have a supplier that’s willing to do it at the right price.

 

[cyure]

New pictures keep showing up on Instagram!

Not sure who this is but if you are on the hub, great pictures!