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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.

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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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    I was wondering why used GX550 prices are still around $90k when I was looking this past weekend, and after doing some digging I learned that dealerships are circumventing markup rules from manufacturers. They will take a brand new unit and use it as a "loaner" AKA a managers wife drives it for...
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    I bet your head barely fit through the door when you got home! Lol Sounds like an epic day. I had an upgraded turbo, clutch, exhaust, and tune on my 2015 Passat TDI. It would make the Stage 2 clutch (rated for 400ft-lbs) slip on occasion. Also ran oversized H rated tires. Was doing pulls...
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    We have some of the worlds largest lithium deposits right here in the USA. McDermitt Caldera Now estimated at 19 million metric tons officially by the USGS, though the McDermitt Caldera study suggests this could double to 40 million Mt as more claystone is classified. We can figure out the...
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    Averaging 15mpg in Houston traffic… with spirited merging. Just filled the tank. $4.59 per gallon for Premium 😮‍💨
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    My point is, China’s grid and production investments have insulated themselves from the volatile petroleum market. It is the only way to truly protect your country from foreign influence at such a large scale. I’ve gone around in circles with Nationalist folks who think that electric...
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    But I sincerely appreciate the generous offer. Will keep that in mind for the next trip.
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    Don’t make me turn this car back around, because I will!
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    You are conflating capitalism with protectionism. Not relying on an energy source with volatile pricing is a protectionist policy. Generating your own energy and investing in your own power production and distribution infrastructures limit the influence of foreign governments, and...
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    Breathe bro
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    Free Market Capitalism is a myth.
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    Currently watching this with interest. Scout needs to bust that visualizer out soon, or I’m gonna act up.
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    (The faces of disappointment were due to budgetary constraints in the gift shop, and do not reflect the overall experience of seeing our tax dollars doing cool things)
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    New Scout Video: Forging the Future - The Sound Of Scout

    I hope we get Active Noise Cancellation in the cab!!!
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    Did some final prep the night before we left. The Bosch spark plugs were delayed in transit so I sourced some NGKs locally. I have been busting butt between 3 projects at the University so I was pretty pooped by the time I got home, but got it done. New green Gates belt, Denso coils, and plugs...
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    It increases resale value, so that is where my head is at.
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    I am VERY tempted, but know the first year of the R2 models won’t get the hardware required for full self driving.
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    $57,990 Performance w/ Launch Package R2 (330 mi, 87.9kWh, 656hp, 609lb-ft, dual motor) $53,990 Premium R2 (330 mi, 87.9kWh, 450hp, 537lb-ft, dual motor) $48,490 Standard R2 (345mi, 87.9kWh, 350hp, 355ft-lb, single motor, rear windows is unmovable) $45,000 R2 with 265 range at a later date
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    Rivian R2 pricing has dropped https://www.rivianforums.com/2026-r2-pricing-leaked-57990-launch-edition-53990-premium-48490-standard/ I am blown away with how much performance you get for the money.