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  1. rfk

    A Gift From Scout Motors

    When might we see diecast toys models? I've got my XC90 in five sizes/scales (Matchbox thru 1:18) in matching color (Ruby Red). Plus spares in the basement. Wife thinks I'm demonstrating hoarding symptoms of ADHD. 22 years, 270k miles and counting.
  2. rfk

    A Gift From Scout Motors

    Nifty and makes some sense as auto-related, but my Boy Scout boys could've make that for their Leatherwork merit badge - Thinking anything from Scout would more likely have the actual logo on it -
  3. rfk

    New Scott Keogh Video! 2025 Thank You

    I'm driving a 22 year old XC90 w/ 270k miles and am prepared to wait for what I really want, then buy & drive it forever. In the meantime I might have to buy another 1-2 vehicles for wife & kids (shrug). I want Dad's next car to be something that Dad is jazzed about. BEV market needs a...
  4. rfk

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

    Rivian is another example of a more applicable use case for me vs. BoF. But touchscreen interior is a nonstarter and Rivian lacks a larger two row - i.e. R1.5S.
  5. rfk

    New Scott Keogh Video! 2025 Thank You

    I've tried to spin up a few explanations but they always get very political and very direct. So I scrap them. Let's just say the current administration is very favorable towards Petrol and Putin. Neither posture will change until next general election in 2028. I don't think 2026 midterms...
  6. rfk

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

    Could be an interesting thread - what might be alternatives be if timing or something else doesn't work out for someone? I don't think Cybertruck is much of an alternative to Terra, certainly not Traveler. I'll admit I find them amusing to spot on the road, but glad to not be seen in one...
  7. rfk

    New Scott Keogh Video! 2025 Thank You

    Don't get me wrong, I'd like to see BEV production at launch Q4 2027. But already delayed once from 2026 production start, such things just happen. And I don't see BEV production starting until after 2028 election, so MY29.
  8. rfk

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

    Nice images. Yeah I wouldn't want to look through it but overhead would be fine - I don't look straight up while driving very often... and of course steel roof would be acceptable alternative.
  9. rfk

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

    Yeah that's exactly it. I have no desire for a roof that opens in any way, and in a BEV I have no desire for a mechanical shade or other moving parts. So electrochromic would be perfect combo of fixed roof + natural light. Alternative would be steel roof, which would suffice. But if...
  10. rfk

    New Scott Keogh Video! 2025 Thank You

    Honestly I think 'production start late-2027' really means the completed factory is fully open for the annual employee holiday party. I don't expect any meaningful numbers to roll out until early 2028 as MY28. And maybe just EREV to start as rumored/speculated, perhaps followed by BEV in...
  11. rfk

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

    I hope the electrochromic roof gets reconsidered, though I realize take rate might be low. Especially on a BEV, just seems more intuitive than mechanical shade, w/ no moving parts, etc. Perhaps it gets developed/offered now that Audi is in the game too?
  12. rfk

    EV reservation holders, would you consider the Harvester

    I can wait for the BEV but only for so long. Based on current offers, I think my only realistic backup plan is Cadillac Lyriq once refreshed for MY27-28, although its a relatively low-rider. Wife generally likes MB but my self image doesn't want to be seen in one. I hope Scout doesn't...
  13. rfk

    November 2025 Scout Motors Production Center Update

    Helpful suggestion from someone that often struggles to tell time correctly - tie the title of these updates to the publication date. Current titles can seem out of synch and dated (no pun) - December 18, 2025 by Jamie Vondruska Scout News November 2025 Scout Motors Production Center Update...
  14. rfk

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

    Still hope to see a Traveler concept version one day that's not overtly tuned to the offroaders' use case (and cleanly shows off the split tailgate). Don't shortchange the appeal of retro-modern design + physical switchgear to normies that never leave pavement.
  15. rfk

    Scouts for tall people

    Re: headroom for the tall - wild guess is steel roof will have vaulted ceiling w/ plenty of headroom. An electrochromic roof might have been the same but don't expect that to be offered (FWIW - this would be my first choice; maybe it will be developed/offered now that Audi is joining in?)...
  16. rfk

    Google Gemini AI Scout Images

    A valiant effort despite the wrong cast! I do like the beam-up effect. And the ship in the sky reminds me of this scene from Battlestar Galactica some years ago -
  17. rfk

    Google Gemini AI Scout Images

    Fallout TV show? Post-apocalyptic retro-futurism, etc. Season 2 coming soon! https://www.autoevolution.com/news/the-curious-wonder-cars-of-the-fallout-universe-232296.html Star Trek landing party w/ Kirk, Spock, McCoy?
  18. rfk

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

    How about a selection to make it sound like a tractor? Or a UFO? Or Eddie Murphy repeatedly singing "Party All the Time"?
  19. rfk

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

    Never thought I'd apply the term 'Butterface' to a car, but that pale butter yellow Telluride is it.