What is one feature you hope Scout will include that has not yet been shown?

[purplesnow]

I’ll say it again, paddles for regen. I was very happy to hear at the auto show this feature is being considered. Separately do we know who is doing the sound system? Super critical for us audiophiles

Hell yes the sound system is critical! Personally, I’m pulling for Fender (already precedent for VW and mine sounds great) or Klipsch (not aware of them doing any car stereos, but I love my home system).

Now I gotta go find that other thread about it that @cyure mentioned.

 

[J Alynn]

As sucky it is not being able to remove the top, it does remove a lot of failure in seals. And plus no suv that the top comes off on looks good under, they all have massive cages over the roof due to regulations.

Imagine how much metal on the roll cage. The broncos had a ton of it

 

[THil08]

Imagine how much metal on the roll cage. The broncos had a ton of it

My guess would be probably more since the weight of the battery underneath. If you role over your a dead man. But thats my guess i could be wrong.

 

[J Alynn]

My guess would be probably more since the weight of the battery underneath. If you role over your a dead man. But thats my guess i could be wrong.

Was thinking the same thing. Just interesting if time will ever come for lighter weight and removable top as a two door

 

[Scout_Lookout]

My guess would be probably more since the weight of the battery underneath. If you role over your a dead man. But thats my guess i could be wrong.

Makes sense. However, as Tesla has shown with their anti-roll over videos a BEV with its extremely low COG is much less likely to rollover than ICE vehicles. But for manufacturers always better to be safe than sorry.

 

[THil08]

Makes sense. However, as Tesla has shown with their anti-roll over videos a BEV with its extremely low COG is much less likely to rollover than ICE vehicles. But for manufacturers always better to be safe than sorry.

do we trust them? they do all in house testing. and plus, Tesla is just a massive coverup for the largest AI and Chip company in the world.

 

[Chuckles]

Hell yes the sound system is critical! Personally, I’m pulling for Fender (already precedent for VW and mine sounds great) or Klipsch (not aware of them doing any car stereos, but I love my home system).

Now I gotta go find that other thread about it that @cyure mentioned.

Klipsch does have sound systems in a few vehicles (Infiniti QX80, Nissan Armada, Ram 1500 Tungsten). It's a collaboration with Panasonic. The VW Fender systems are Panasonic systems tuned to Fender specs.

High-Performance Automotive Sound: Klipsch Premium Audio

Pushing boundaries, Klipsch Premium Audio has partnered with Panasonic to bring the renowned live-concert experience to the driver's seat with…

www.klipsch.com

 

[Chuckles]

Was thinking the same thing. Just interesting if time will ever come for lighter weight and removable top as a two door

Jamie commented on tops last year when asked about Ford's concept topless retro Bronco.

Post in thread 'Extra, Extra....Read All About It!'

Aug 17, 2025

Not bad, Jamie… ??

I’m not sure what you are looking for me to say regarding Ford’s concept.

Rollover safety is the biggest issue that needs to be overcome with a taller truck platform that has a removable roof. Basically you would need to add a full roll cage or some type of mechanical pop-up device - especially if you are marketing it as an off-road capable vehicle. Add in that the two-door coupe market (especially with only two seats) is very soft at the moment, making a business case for this really difficult.

I think there is a creative way to achieve something modern like...

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[RodorW]

Have the tow hooks been talked about? Do we know if they are part of the bumpers or are they mounted to the vehicle?

 

[cyure]

Have the tow hooks been talked about? Do we know if they are part of the bumpers or are they mounted to the vehicle?

I don’t think we know that.

 

[6-ScoutFamily]

I don’t think we know that.

They are supposed to be recovery points. That would indicate a frame connection.

 

[RodorW]

They are supposed to be recovery points. That would indicate a frame connection.

Yeah, but looking at them they seem to be part of the bumper, however that might be because they’re concepts

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

While this is just a conceptual drawing from early on, they have always intended for the tow loops to be for recovery and frame-mounted.

 

[J Alynn]

Yeah, but looking at them they seem to be part of the bumper, however that might be because they’re concepts

Likely because they are concepts

 

[purplesnow]

Klipsch does have sound systems in a few vehicles (Infiniti QX80, Nissan Armada, Ram 1500 Tungsten). It's a collaboration with Panasonic. The VW Fender systems are Panasonic systems tuned to Fender specs.

High-Performance Automotive Sound: Klipsch Premium Audio

Pushing boundaries, Klipsch Premium Audio has partnered with Panasonic to bring the renowned live-concert experience to the driver's seat with…

www.klipsch.com

That tuning piece is as important as the hardware itself. Please @Jamie@ScoutMotors make sure there’s a truly great sound system, not just a popular one. I would give up range if it meant having an amp & sub to help with the low tones.

 

[ritterf]

Please make it as simple as possible with real buttons and switches..
most of these suggestions sounds like maintenance nightmares by year 5.
make this something that lasts 30 years.

 

[cyure]

Please make it as simple as possible with real buttons and switches..
most of these suggestions sounds like maintenance nightmares by year 5.
make this something that lasts 30 years.

They have stated from the beginning, and the concepts reflect that, that they will have buttons and switches and knobs.

 

[Firemedic2714]

As sucky it is not being able to remove the top, it does remove a lot of failure in seals. And plus no suv that the top comes off on looks good under, they all have massive cages over the roof due to regulations.

Broncos are pretty wide open. And looks sexy af. Missed opportunity to do the same with Scout would've been very nice

 

[maynard]

Broncos are pretty wide open. And looks sexy af. Missed opportunity to do the same with Scout would've been very nice View attachment 14496View attachment 14497View attachment 14498

Maybe in a future Scout when they get their legs under them…

 

[J Alynn]

Broncos are pretty wide open. And looks sexy af. Missed opportunity to do the same with Scout would've been very nice View attachment 14496View attachment 14497View attachment 14498

While I was a fan of the Bronco before all our issues and still think a 2-door hard top would be a great third, fun vehicle I think referring to it as sexy af is a big stretch. Again, love all aspects other than the problems but sexy was never a word that came to mind. This open top is Sexy af