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    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.


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    3rd row option

    Tesla offered rear-facing seats in the Model S until 2018.
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    Dealers struggle to recoup EV investments as consumer demand lags From Automotive News A majority of dealers haven’t recouped their investments to service and sell electric vehicles, exposing a mismatch between automaker electrification timelines and consumer demand. The data from Automotive...
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    Hidden Car Door Handles Are Officially Being Banned in China The speculation is becoming reality. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a70226741/hidden-car-door-handles-banned-china/
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    EREV initial release only?

    So much doom and gloom! First, it was the towing crowd, and now the BEaVers (yes, I'm calling them beavers). I'm surprised Scout gives us any info at all, given the overreactions. It's hard to be patient, but all will be revealed in time. Let's enjoy the ride!
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    Want a Scout. Don't want the Drama!

    I always find it funny that people think it's so easy to just swap an ICE powertrain into the Scout. Unless your platform is designed that way from the beginning, it's no easy feat. If Scout were going to add an ICE vehicle, it would likely be based on a modified existing VW platform (like...
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    What is one feature you hope Scout will include that has not yet been shown?

    I was just reading Car and Driver's review of the Ford Explorer Tremor. If you want the V6 engine, you have to buy a subscription plan for Blue Cruise. https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a70155141/2026-ford-explorer-tremor-drive/
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    What is one feature you hope Scout will include that has not yet been shown?

    How General Motors Is Turning Software And Subscriptions Into A Money Machine https://insideevs.com/news/785581/gm-subscription-software-super-cruise/
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    January 2026 Scout Production Center Update

    This is a common and understandable mistake many make. They read "350 miles for BEV, 500 miles with Harvester", and (incorrectly) assume the batteries are the same and Harvester only adds 150 miles of range.
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    Tesla Model S and Model X Will Die Soon https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/tesla-model-s-x-dead-elon-musk.html
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    It sounds like they're cutting costs to make up for the loss of the $7,500 credit. That's understandable. Perhaps interest in their product has waned since the credit went away.
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    Traveler color suggestion (white /red & blue stripes)

    Definitely what Evel Knievel would be driving!
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    Are you OK with Scout vehicles starting under $60K?

    Slate is RWD at launch, with AWD potentially being offered in the future. That immediately puts Slate in a different class than Scout.
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    Rivian backs ballot measure to expand direct-to-consumer EV sales in Washington https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/rivian-backs-ballot-measure-to-expand-direct-to-consumer-ev-sales-in-washington-2026-01-26
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    300 miles instead of 350?

    Instagram also has "more than 300 miles".
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    300 miles instead of 350?

    I'm not taking it seriously. More than 300 is technically accurate. Everything is an estimate at this point. I was just letting everyone know that the "300 mile thing" isn't a one-time occurrence.
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    300 miles instead of 350?

    300 miles has been mentioned on social media. Here's a recent post.
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    What is one feature you hope Scout will include that has not yet been shown?

    That feature would also come in handy because the Scouts are very wide and it would make it easier to get in and out of tight parking spaces
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    Interview with Ryan Decker, VP of Strategy and Brand, Scout Motors

    https://www.autoline.tv/after-hours/aah-775-breaking-down-scouts-strategy/ Nice interview with Ryan Decker. He reaffirms Scout's commitment to user repairability, specifically mentioning Harvester oil changes, filter and fluid changes, and bumpers. No definitive answer on whether both BEV and...
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    VW, Audi and Porsche dealers in Colorado sue state over Scout dealer license That didn't take long! (article is from Automotive News) A group of Colorado Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche dealers have filed a lawsuit against the state over a December vote that gave Scout Motors a coveted dealer...
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    Google Gemini AI Scout Images

    Reminds me of the kick-ass Isuzu Amigo https://www.motortrend.com/vehicle-genres/isuzu-amigo-rodeo-sport-history-generations-specifications