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We currently have a Ford Bronco and one of the things I dislike the most is the back tailgate. Don’t get me wrong, it works great for off roading, camping, sporting, or whatever. It absolutely sucks when going grocery shopping. So much so, I’d rather take my 2014 MINI Countryman than the Bronco. Ugh. If only the back window rolled down into the tailgate. The rear tire (of course we have a larger than standard spare) is so heavy, when you have to open the gate to put groceries in it takes a lot of work. You have to make sure it is all the way swung open (and stays) so you can lift up the top window. Then you have to reverse all your steps. Looking at the Scout SUV, I’m seeing a potential for three functions to go through in order to open and close the tail gate. This is not practical. If a sliding window won’t work, maybe a better engineered mechanism for the tire swing arm? Just something to consider.
My plan is for grocery trips is to use the frunk. Having seen it in person and sat in it I think it’s going to be plenty big for a lot of my errands.

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We currently have a Ford Bronco and one of the things I dislike the most is the back tailgate. Don’t get me wrong, it works great for off roading, camping, sporting, or whatever. It absolutely sucks when going grocery shopping. So much so, I’d rather take my 2014 MINI Countryman than the Bronco. Ugh. If only the back window rolled down into the tailgate. The rear tire (of course we have a larger than standard spare) is so heavy, when you have to open the gate to put groceries in it takes a lot of work. You have to make sure it is all the way swung open (and stays) so you can lift up the top window. Then you have to reverse all your steps. Looking at the Scout SUV, I’m seeing a potential for three functions to go through in order to open and close the tail gate. This is not practical. If a sliding window won’t work, maybe a better engineered mechanism for the tire swing arm? Just something to consider.
Remember we will have frunk which may solve a lot of that. The Bronco tailgate was a hassle for things like groceries. But we had the 4 door so groceries went in the back seat
 
I'm used to having the spare mounted directly to the back door with the glass in the door as well. Simple one-step opening, so I suspect all this messing around with glass/hatch, a carrier AND a tailgate will piss me off. Thankfully, I do plan to use the frunk for grocery runs, etc, so that'll help.
 
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I'm used to having the spare mounted directly to the back door with the glass in the door as well. Simple one-step opening, so I suspect all this messing around with glass/hatch, a carrier AND a tailgate will piss me off. Thankfully, I do plan to use the frunk for grocery runs, etc, so that'll help.
I’m used to a Wrangler so honestly I’m not concerned. I would be more upset if I didn’t have it. I love it!
 
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