What one thing would you like to see changed from concept to production?

[cyure]

When I went to Nationals in June to see the concepts I spoke with the SM staff there. I apologize but I don’t remember which person told me, I spoke with all of them, but I asked how much could change between the concepts and a production model. I was informed the concepts are 85% of what the production model is going to look like. I know everyone has been posting what things they would like added, deleted or changed but I thought it might be nice to narrow it down and see if there is a consensus.

So what’s the one thing you would like either added, deleted or changed?

For me it’s the flooring. I absolutely hate carpet. In cars. In houses. Don’t like having to vacuum and trying to clean it, especially in cars. If I had a choice I would like a utility flooring like I saw in the Grenadier. It was kind of a rubber flooring that you could just wipe off. That’s my one thing.

 

[Chavannigans]

I would say the electric door handles removed but I believe someone said they will have traditional mechanical handles on production models.

Agree with you on the floors. Carpet Delete all the way for me.

One thing I didnt see on the Traveler concept was a windshield wiper on the rear hatch glass. I find them useful since we have a lot of pollen and rain showers here.

 

[cyure]

I would say the electric door handles but I believe someone said they will have traditional mechanical handles on production models.

Agree with you on the floors. Carpet Delete all the way for me.

One thing I didnt see on the Traveler concept was a windshield wiper on the rear hatch glass. I find them useful since we have a lot of pollen and rain showers here.

The door handles will be mechanical they have said.

So that’s for sure a change from concept to production.

Oh yeah I didn’t notice a windshield wiper. Anyone know if that’s been mentioned?

 

[Chavannigans]

I did a search and didnt see it mentioned.

Maybe our resident archivist @J Alynn would know?

 

[J Alynn]

Will need mentioned but nothing official that I remember. I do feel like mabe it was mentioned for the top at the rear because of the split tailgate but that’s a def. Unofficial answer and very little info. @Jamie@ScoutMotors anything you can shed light on?

 

[CRobin]

I would suggest definitely put the gear shifter in the middle of the vehicle. Or at least have an option for the console shifter. I personally like these shifters better than the little electronic steering wheel mounted shifter. Give people the option to have either. If Scout is about choice and personalization then give it to the consumer. I should not be forced to have the same type of shifter that the Rivians do.

 

[Chavannigans]

I would suggest definitely put the gear shifter in the middle of the vehicle. Or at least have an option for the console shifter. I personally like these shifters better than the little electronic steering wheel mounted shifter. Give people the option to have either. If Scout is about choice and personalization then give it to the consumer. I should not be forced to have the same type of shifter that the Rivians do.

Welcome to the forum!

Thats an interesting suggestion. I am not sure how that would work with the bench seat option though.

 

[cyure]

I would suggest definitely put the gear shifter in the middle of the vehicle. Or at least have an option for the console shifter. I personally like these shifters better than the little electronic steering wheel mounted shifter. Give people the option to have either. If Scout is about choice and personalization then give it to the consumer. I should not be forced to have the same type of shifter that the Rivians do.

Thanks for putting your comment over here too!

 

[CRobin]

Welcome to the forum!

Thats an interesting suggestion. I am not sure how that would work with the bench seat option though.

Maybe not with that option but if you don't get the bench seat then you could option that. Maybe. I am no engineer haha

 

[chucchinchilla]

Glad you guys brought up the rear wiper. One would assume any modern hatch/SUV body style vehicle would be given a rear wiper by default however Ioniq5 has proven not to take that for granted.

This would annoy the hell out of me.

 

[Chavannigans]

Glad you guys brought up the rear wiper. One would assume any modern hatch/SUV body style vehicle would be given a rear wiper by default however Ioniq5 has proven not to take that for granted.
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This would annoy the hell out of me.

I would not be happy about that either!

I know they arent sexy but they definitely serve their purpose.

 

[J Alynn]

Glad you guys brought up the rear wiper. One would assume any modern hatch/SUV body style vehicle would be given a rear wiper by default however Ioniq5 has proven not to take that for granted.
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This would annoy the hell out of me.

The slope back designs are getting tougher. Even my accord seems to hold more dirt than sedans I’ve had in the past so SUVs definitely need it

 

[dreamweaver]

Glad you guys brought up the rear wiper. One would assume any modern hatch/SUV body style vehicle would be given a rear wiper by default however Ioniq5 has proven not to take that for granted.
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This would annoy the hell out of me.

Was that vehicle in a mudslide?

 

[Scoutsie]

GAS

 

[Chavannigans]

Was that vehicle in a mudslide?

those sloped backs create a low pressure zone behind the car as you drive and dust gets caught in a little vortex and accumulates there.

 

[chucchinchilla]

those sloped backs create a low pressure zone behind the car as you drive and dust gets caught in a little vortex and accumulates there.

Yup. I should note Hyundai has since realized this mistake and cars are now coming with rear wipers.

 

[R1TVT]

I would suggest definitely put the gear shifter in the middle of the vehicle. Or at least have an option for the console shifter. I personally like these shifters better than the little electronic steering wheel mounted shifter. Give people the option to have either. If Scout is about choice and personalization then give it to the consumer. I should not be forced to have the same type of shifter that the Rivians do.

That's great, and personally I don't have any preference where you shift from, but that is not a "Rivian" thing FYI.
Many cars had shifting from the stalk or steering column (before and after Rivian):

• Mercedes-Benz: Most modern Mercedes-Benz vehicles (excluding AMG models) utilize a column-mounted electronic shifter, operated by flipping the stalk up for reverse, down for drive, and pressing a button on the end for park.
• Tesla: While some older Tesla models used a Mercedes-Benz-style stalk shifter, newer models, including the updated Model S and Model X, are transitioning to a touchscreen-based shifter system.
• BMW i3: The BMW i3 employed a unique stalk-mounted shifter that rotated to select drive gears and incorporated a park button.
• Hyundai: Some recent Hyundai models, such as the Ioniq and the redesigned Kona and Santa Fe, have adopted column-mounted shifters.
• Kia EV9: The Kia EV9 is an electric SUV that also features a column shifter.
• Chevrolet Blazer EV: The Chevy Blazer EV, another electric SUV, also incorporates a column shifter.
• Fisker Ocean: This electric SUV also features a column-mounted shifter.
• Porsche Cayenne and Panamera: The latest versions of these Porsche models have moved the gear shifter to a position next to the steering column.

 

[chucchinchilla]

240V outlet is available on Terra but not on Traveler. This is sad. I would like to see 240V outlet on Traveler as well. Even if it gets stuck in the frunk I'm okay with that as it would enable bi-directional charging and more importantly home emergency power.

 

[dreamweaver]

240V outlet is available on Terra but not on Traveler. This is sad. I would like to see 240V outlet on Traveler as well. Even if it gets stuck in the frunk I'm okay with that as it would enable bi-directional charging and more importantly home emergency power.
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At least right now. Let's hope that changes.

 

[THil08]

240V outlet is available on Terra but not on Traveler. This is sad. I would like to see 240V outlet on Traveler as well. Even if it gets stuck in the frunk I'm okay with that as it would enable bi-directional charging and more importantly home emergency power.
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I have heard that the 240v will be on the Traveler but it’s not on the concepts. I watch a video I forgot which one but an employee said that it will be on both.