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  1. chucchinchilla

    R2 Launch Watch

    Yeah back when I saw R2 in person it reminded me of the 2014 X3 we had at the time, just with a more spacious interior. *** Ok I looked it up just now and wow, I was bang on..
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    R2 Launch Watch

    A day away and things are already starting to leak out. Compiling posts from other people, info gained from either taking a peek at the R2 launch thing in Austin or an ArsTechnica article that leaked early.. R2 Launch Edition $57,990 excluding $1,495 delivery 87.9 kWh battery 330-mile range 29...
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    No mention of price? Bummer.
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    R2 Launch Watch

    Here's my feeling on the R2.. ..which I made immediately after seeing it in person at the San Jose roadshow. It really hits all the right notes and I have no doubt they'll deliver on their promises, but as I've said with Scout, the challenge here is our needs have changed in the years since. It...
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    Is the EREV going to be a flop?

    Flop no, however success will be highly regional dependent which Scout is fully aware of. California? Overwhelming majority will be BEV. Texas? You're in Harvester Country, partner.
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    Actual delay official and order of deliveries confirmed?

    You might want to reach out to Forbes because they have him quoted as saying.. "The first production vehicles are expected to roll off the line in 2028 in the form of the Traveler SUV, Keogh revealed." https://www.forbes.com/sites/edgarsten/2026/03/04/scouts-chief-digs-in-on-direct-sales/
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    Actual delay official and order of deliveries confirmed?

    I can. As of yesterday Scout has 160K reservations of which 80% are EREV and the split of Traveler to Terra is 75% to 25%.(source). For a brand new company starting production at a brand new factory in an environment with limited resources, it makes sense to start with the top of the demand bell...
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    Actual delay official and order of deliveries confirmed?

    In my post above I mentioned Manager Magazin correctly calling the shift to EREV first. That same report also claimed Scout "will initially only be available with a combustion engine as a range extender – and not as a purely battery-electric vehicle." I think we can safely conclude it will be...
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    Actual delay official and order of deliveries confirmed?

    IMO quite a lot of EREV will convert to BEV. From the time the bulk of reservations were placed to when people start placing orders you're looking at 3-4 years of EV infrastructure development, adoption, and market acceptance meaning a lot of people will decide they don't need the crutch of the...
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    Actual delay official and order of deliveries confirmed?

    Back in October when Manager Magazin claimed EREV would now launch before BEV I said the following... ...looks like we were both right. Note #2 was written with the understanding Scout started off as BEV-only and EREV came later meaning it's earlier in development so needs more time. Here's...
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    Thanks for the responses on the frunk. Looks like it would be pretty handy for emergency things, sports gear, groceries, etc. Also not having to swing out the spare tire just to access little things sitting in the trunk will be convenient. Ok, bring on the frunk lol.
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    Since we're talking about Frunks, what do we honestly expect to carry in the frunk of the Scout? I feel like it's a cool thing I'd never use. Maybe a cooler?
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    Ideal Small Sized Vehicle

    First one is a no brainer and let's not forget the "Travelstar XL" trademark. Yes they went with Traveler instead, but that XL was there for a reason.
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    Ideal Small Sized Vehicle

    Next model I expect would be a 3 row Traveler. Next model after that would be a Rivian R2 competitor If they feel like it: Small truck based on the above. Notable mention: Contract to build Traveler based Audi SUV.