It’s gonna be like a Wrangler or a Bronco I expect. The lego of cars as my husband says.
Top Five Accessories For The New Scout
- Thread starter Jamie@ScoutMotors
- Start date
-
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.
We are Scout Motors.
They will but if SM can offer them as OEM and keep prices reasonable that’s a win for everyone. Would be even better if SM could offer installation right from the factory or like if you do factory delivery in SC they could include installing those options as part of the delivery experience. Imagine leaving Blythewood in your Scout with the accessories on and covered under warranty.
Last edited:
Agreed, especially for things that require wiring mods and frame mountingThey will but if SM can offer them as ORM and keep prices reasonable that’s a win for everyone. Would be even better if SM could offer installation right from the factory or like if you do factory delivery in SC they could include installing those options as part of the delivery experience. Imagine leaving Blythewood in your Scout with the accessories on and covered under warranty.
I've never had a Scout, so the Traveler will be my first, but I've had a number of offroad/overland vehicles, and I have a few items that I always add to any build.
1) High clearance steel front bumper with the ability to mount a winch. I am partial to the tube/hybrid style, not the ARB chunky steel style.
2) High clearance steel rear bumper with recovery points. Maybe a modular swing arm options for mounting equipment.
3) Skid plates (traditionally for engine, transmission, transfer case and gase tank, might be different on EVs)
4) Rock sliders
5) Expedition style roof rack, or Prinsu-style extruded aluminum roof rack. Something with a footprint to carry a 4'x8' sheet of plywood on the roof would be excellent.
1) High clearance steel front bumper with the ability to mount a winch. I am partial to the tube/hybrid style, not the ARB chunky steel style.
2) High clearance steel rear bumper with recovery points. Maybe a modular swing arm options for mounting equipment.
3) Skid plates (traditionally for engine, transmission, transfer case and gase tank, might be different on EVs)
4) Rock sliders
5) Expedition style roof rack, or Prinsu-style extruded aluminum roof rack. Something with a footprint to carry a 4'x8' sheet of plywood on the roof would be excellent.
Scout. “People. Connections. Community. Authenticity." Welcome to the Scout community. Enjoy the ride.
Hard no, haptics don't work with winter gloves on. I'd rather they stick with physical buttons or a knob.
My son calls anything haptic on a car hot trash.
I’m a surfer and would love a waterproof key fob. Or better yet a waterproof thing like an AirTag that you could put on a keychain or in your wallet or a wristband. Wetsuits have zipper pockets with a loop of string for key with a hole so something that size with a hole for the string to keep it secure. I’ve had watches nearly ripped off my wrist in big surf so having something to secure to the string and without sharp edges and small enough for the key pocket would be the ideal design
Scout. “People. Connections. Community. Authenticity." Welcome to the Scout community. Enjoy the ride.
Hi!
Looking forward to see the Scout! Some features I'd like to see:
1. Rain sensing wipers.
- I live in The Specific "Wet" Coast of British Columbia Canada and we love that feature. It also must have a sensitivity dial so you can adjust it because we get all types of rain.
2. Brake Auto Hold feature
- Whether your off roading behind someone on a hill slowly, stuck on brutal stop and go traffic or at a light, having the ability to press the brake once and then release it while it holds at any complete stop is sometimes the needed "brake" you were looking for. It's just a matter of pressing the gas and the brake hold will release.
3. Regenerative Brake Shifter Paddles and one peddle driving that can be turned to zero by the paddles.
- I understand this has been discussed but I own a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and it is the only vehicle I know that has long wide paddles behind the steering wheel to shift your regenerative braking sensitivity from B0 to B5. You can control your coast at flick of your fingers while turning (because the paddles are wide) and precede down hills to control your speed better. It's great! I rarely have to press my brake peddle when coasting down big hills since I can adjust how much resistance there is to the regenerative braking and gain KM/Miles. I can also turn it off to coast on the Hwy.
4. Roof bars that can switch from the roof to the box
- I under Rivian already does this, but as someone who works with construction and helps out my dad's farm, this simple feature allows you to tie things off that may be longer than the box or simply above the box, such as a kayak so you still have space underneath. It's genius. But keep the fully exposed glass roof on the truck.
5. Wireless android audio and apple carplay
- some cars still don't do this. It's dumb.
Looking forward to see the Scout! Some features I'd like to see:
1. Rain sensing wipers.
- I live in The Specific "Wet" Coast of British Columbia Canada and we love that feature. It also must have a sensitivity dial so you can adjust it because we get all types of rain.
2. Brake Auto Hold feature
- Whether your off roading behind someone on a hill slowly, stuck on brutal stop and go traffic or at a light, having the ability to press the brake once and then release it while it holds at any complete stop is sometimes the needed "brake" you were looking for. It's just a matter of pressing the gas and the brake hold will release.
3. Regenerative Brake Shifter Paddles and one peddle driving that can be turned to zero by the paddles.
- I understand this has been discussed but I own a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and it is the only vehicle I know that has long wide paddles behind the steering wheel to shift your regenerative braking sensitivity from B0 to B5. You can control your coast at flick of your fingers while turning (because the paddles are wide) and precede down hills to control your speed better. It's great! I rarely have to press my brake peddle when coasting down big hills since I can adjust how much resistance there is to the regenerative braking and gain KM/Miles. I can also turn it off to coast on the Hwy.
4. Roof bars that can switch from the roof to the box
- I under Rivian already does this, but as someone who works with construction and helps out my dad's farm, this simple feature allows you to tie things off that may be longer than the box or simply above the box, such as a kayak so you still have space underneath. It's genius. But keep the fully exposed glass roof on the truck.
5. Wireless android audio and apple carplay
- some cars still don't do this. It's dumb.
All in all a nice list. However, I must admit I had not seen the Rivian roof bars you reference in item #4, those are pretty slick.
Similar threads
- Sticky
