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  • 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.
  1. Jamie@ScoutMotors

    Happy Birthday to the last Scout II!

    Happy Birthday! And the story on the Last Scout: https://blog.scoutmotors.com/the-last-international-scout/
  2. Jamie@ScoutMotors

    Independent Suspension vs Solid Rear Axle??

    You also get into discussions about which part should be the weak link. Do you want to break expensive and difficult-to-repair stuff? Or cheaper/easier to repair items?
  3. Jamie@ScoutMotors

    Scout Traveler/Terra RC Rock Crawler?

    I would love to see us do some RC cars in the future. We will keep your commercial idea in mind. :D
  4. Jamie@ScoutMotors

    September 2025 Scout Motors Factory Update

    It is already mapped out for the future. I used to run one of the biggest car forums in the world (1.6 million registered users making 40 million page views per month) and have a pretty good idea of how things will grow and how/when we need to add more sub-forums. I don't want to splinter things...
  5. Jamie@ScoutMotors

    August 2025 Scout Motors Production Center Update

    We are looking at offering factory tours and a customer Scout Experience Center.
  6. Jamie@ScoutMotors

    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    Closing factories and laying people off are not easy things to do. They aren't at the point that they need to leave the market. They just need to make some big adjustments. Change never comes easy at big car companies.
  7. Jamie@ScoutMotors

    Independent Suspension vs Solid Rear Axle??

    The issue for manufacturers is that there is a ton of data showing that the average person in these segments (the two biggest in the US) doesn't take their vehicle off-road. Or if they do, it is fireroads and light-obstacle kinds of stuff that isn't too stressful or dangerous/damaging -...
  8. Jamie@ScoutMotors

    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    There is piece cost - meaning the cost of the individual parts. But there are also the R&D costs that have to be factored in. We are still a ways out from finalizing pricing, but we're obviously going to do all we can to bring as much value as we can.
  9. Jamie@ScoutMotors

    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    The biggest issue for VW Group is contraction/competition in China. There are over 100 car manufacturers and the homegrown Chinese companies are making decent cars now. This is squeezing out foreign manufacturers used to significant sales (like VW) when there wasn't much competition. When 30-40%...
  10. Jamie@ScoutMotors

    September 2025 Scout Motors Factory Update

    Our September update on the progress of our Scout Production Center in Blythewood, South Carolina is now up on Scout Stories... https://blog.scoutmotors.com/september-2025-scout-motors-production-center-update/
  11. Jamie@ScoutMotors

    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    Timing on everything is very much dependent on a number of variables and is not finalized. Lots of speculation out there.
  12. Jamie@ScoutMotors

    Scout Concepts At LA Auto Show, November 21-30, 2025

    Scout Motors is heading to Los Angeles! Join us at the LA Auto Show to experience the Scout Terra and Scout Traveler. Find us outside at the Los Angeles Convention Center during the public show dates: November 21–30, 2025.
  13. Jamie@ScoutMotors

    Scout Traveler and Terra Photo Collections and Wallpapers

    The above green Traveler is very close to what it looks like in high-noon daylight.
  14. Jamie@ScoutMotors

    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    We have always known that Stellantis would likely be first to market with EREV. I figured it would be the pickup truck first, but let's see when it actually comes to market.
  15. Jamie@ScoutMotors

    Question about Pedal Feel and Driving Characteristics

    My Q6 has D and B modes, but also has three different levels. Since we are using a heavy portion of Rivian-based software in the Scouts, I would expect that we'd tap into their system for regen. But honestly, it is still early and we probably have the ability to customize for our specific use.
  16. Jamie@ScoutMotors

    Question about Pedal Feel and Driving Characteristics

    We will have adjustments for the amount of regen you want. This really should give you the most flexibility.