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  • From all of us at Scout Motors, welcome to the Scout Community! We created this community to provide Scout vehicle owners, enthusiasts, and curiosity seekers with a place to engage in discussion, suggestions, stories, and connections. Supportive communities are sometimes hard to find, but we're determined to turn this into one.

    Additionally, Scout Motors wants to hear your feedback and speak directly to the rabid community of owners as unique as America. We'll use the Scout Community to deliver news and information on events and launch updates directly to the group. Although the start of production is anticipated in 2026, many new developments and milestones will occur in the interim. We plan to share them with you on this site and look for your feedback and suggestions.

    How will the Scout Community be run? Think of it this way: this place is your favorite local hangout. We want you to enjoy the atmosphere, talk to people who share similar interests, request and receive advice, and generally have an enjoyable time. The Scout Community should be a highlight of your day. We want you to tell stories, share photos, spread your knowledge, and tell us how Scout can deliver great products and experiences. Along the way, Scout Motors will share our journey to production with you.

    Scout is all about respect. We respect our heritage. We respect the land and outdoors. We respect each other. Every person should feel safe, included, and welcomed in the Scout Community. Being kind and courteous to the other forum members is non-negotiable. Friendly debates are welcomed and often produce great outcomes, but we don't want things to get too rowdy. Please take a moment to consider what you post, especially if you think it may insult others. We'll do our best to encourage friendly discourse and to keep the discussions flowing.

    So, welcome to the Scout Community! We encourage you to check back regularly as we plan to engage our members, share teasers, and participate in discussions. The world needs Scouts™. Let's get going.


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    Body Damage - Easy or Hard and Expensive

    Any future knows about cost to repair body damage or how easy or hard? Rivians are outrageous to repair due to the way the body is constructed. Rear quarter panel damage runs about 20k to repair Hope Scout is thinking about their consumer here with respect to ease of repair of light to moderate...
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    Rivian’s R2 will 'underpin' all future Volkswagen EVs, exec says

    Thanks
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    Rivian’s R2 will 'underpin' all future Volkswagen EVs, exec says

    Don't tell me that will include the Scout Traveler. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/rivians-r2-will-underpin-all-future-volkswagen-evs-exec-says-174047251.html
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    Trail Side Fixes?

    So its just a guess on this from you and not confirmed by Scout Motors officials.
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    Trail Side Fixes?

    Will Scout offer mobile service for trail-side fixes, similar to Overlanding rescue services?
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    May 2025 Scout Motors Production Center Update

    It would be cool to see the door the new Scout will be coming out of....
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    Engine in the Harvester - EA211 ?

    Interesting read on the potential of the EA211 engine as the Range Extender in 1.2 or 1.4 liter versions and being made in Mexico. https://tflcar.com/2025/05/scout-range-extender-more-info-update/
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    Sound suppression

    I have the KO2s on my VW Atlas, which is lifted by 1 1/2 inches and equipped with a B2B Fab camber correcting kit. Our experience shows that they can be a bit loud! They really shine off-road,surprised by how much noise they though we were generate.
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    Keep it Simple - Please

    Ideas for keeping it simple and maybe options for us simple people: 1. Manual windows - Do you know what it costs to replace regulators and motors when electric windows fail? 2. No radio - keep it optional. Bring your own speaker. The peaceful outdoors on the back country trails is a nice...
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    Scout Deal Breakers

    Can last over 250K+ miles like my 1991 Land Cruiser ;-). Overbuilt and redundancy built to last a very long time.
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    Could we see Fusion5 Glass in the Scouts?

    Looks like Corning is working on a new tougher automotive glass called Fusion5. Wonder if we will see this in the Scout product line. As an offroader, it sure stings when a windshield is cracked by all kinds of items.
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    Interesting quote from NY Times - VW + Rivian + Scout

    Read this article today entitled "Why do S.U.V.s Look Like Trucks Again?" and read this quote. Interesting but unsure if this accurate about the new Scout. "VW also plans to integrate Rivian’s technology into an ambitious revival of the Scout brand, long-defunct trucks built by International...
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    January 2025 Scout Production Center Construction Update

    I completely understand! There are so many webcams that help consumers in all kinds of places. Good example of live webcam being used on construction site is found here <safe link> Construction site live webcam
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    January 2025 Scout Production Center Construction Update

    How about a Live webcam setup for us to check out?
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    Would be nice - innovation

    Would love to see a day when I could control the Scout from outside with an app so I could control precise rock crawling or recovery situations. In addition, how about retractable rock sliders?
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