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    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.

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    Manual Transmission

    I support the idea of being more involved in driving somehow. All of my vehicles are manuals, and I enjoy them for the involvement they provide, despite being slower than their automatic counterparts. ALL automatic vehicles I've driven are desperately boring to drive to me. Tesla? Boring...
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    True 4WD with in-wheel motors

    My first thought was the suspension seats in the 70-series Land Cruiser. Put the driver's weight to work for you!
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    So what does everyone think of the first new Scout designs...

    4Runner- big enough for a few adults in the back, but small enough to fit the trails and parking lots with ease.
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    So what does everyone think of the first new Scout designs...

    I'd prefer cloth, but if we're going leather, I'll take leather from nothing but the finest, grain-fed vegans. Cows work too. I like cows.
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    So what does everyone think of the first new Scout designs...

    Looks like an empty slot in the bottom right. Don't be tempted Scout!
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    Daily Driver Comforts

    I'm going all-in here. Power windows, power locks. That's about it for me. A radio isn't needed if you give me space to install an aftermarket unit.
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    Buttons vs screens

    My main request is to consider safety first when designing these integrations. Mazda is one of the few companies that gets this. I shouldn't have to take my eyes off the road to do ANYTHING related to driving or driving comfort. Lighting, HVAC, wipers, basic radio functions, cruise control...
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    Axles

    If they're going IFS, give us a unique long-travel design with in-wheel motors, unencumbered by CVs and their inherent limitations.
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    So what does everyone think of the first new Scout designs...

    A 2-door is more about utility than passenger space, so why not keep a typical transmission tunnel layout and fill it with stacked batteries? This allows the standard skateboard battery (albeit a shorter one) below, with secondary capacity in the tunnel. Still allows for four full seats...
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    So what does everyone think of the first new Scout designs...

    Manual transmission you say? https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/manual-transmission-electric-vehicles-future-1234774864/
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    Scout Design Ideas

    Winching gets complicated. EVs don't have enough 12v power to handle a winch, so do you beef up that system or create a high-voltage winch? I think I prefer the latter with an 800v winch, but then you're (initially) limited to only that winch with no other aftermarket options or parts.
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    Color Wishlist

    Another vote for orange. Make mine a Creamsicle with white accents. Anything from a Crayola orange to a darker burnt orange is fine. Not too much yellow, not too much red. The Hot Lava color on my FR-S was an incredible orange.
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    True 4WD with in-wheel motors

    That should allow locking hubs as an easy option to disengage the wheels from the drivetrain for flat-towing, pushing, etc. All using readily available parts.
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    Scout Design Ideas

    Yeah, I've seen a few stories of Rivians bricked in traffic, and they simply don't move.
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    Scout Design Ideas

    The aforementioned idea of interchangeable grills is genius. Also an additional revenue source for Scout.
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    Front Hinged Hood

    As a height-challenged person, I've got to agree with the Lightning's frunk access being, well, accessible compared to most.
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    Idea: Cradle to Delivery

    It's been a few years, but when I'd ordered a new BMW, I was pleased with all of the information they gave me through the process. I had updates as it was being built, transported, tracking number for the ship over, status when it arrived to port, transportation to my dealer, etc. I loved the...
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    So what does everyone think of the first new Scout designs...

    As someone that lives in a state that doesn't allow direct-to-consumer sales or service, I'm hoping they don't go this route. The dealer groups and their lobbying are very strong locally.
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    What Are You Driving Now?

    1985 Supra (nice weather cruiser) 2007 FJ Cruiser (bad weather cruiser) 2016 Holden Commodore VF2 (family-hauling duties) All manual transmissions.
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    Axles

    Question about EVs in general: when running multiple motors, can the RPM be controlled with identical output? Basically emulating a locker? Or when you lift a wheel off the ground, does that motor automatically spin faster due to no load on it? I'm thinking something akin to a stepper motor...
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