Launch Edition
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If we could figure out how to pronounce it that could work!
This is why I think a Launch edition should be a solid, non-base trim (but not premium). All necessary skid plates. At least a rear locker. Two to three choices of upper mid level interiors. Aero package in wheels and tires. Choice of glass or solid roof. Three to four distinct paint/striping schemes. I’m not conversant on software integration with the UX but at least robust navigation support.
Hardware wise they should be about as reasonably equipped as the concepts, with some options. We cant change our batteries or suspension after the fact, but racks, bumpers, or boxes can be swapped or added later
Amish experience freedom to explore and use modern tech. And it’s farming related
Be the leader ill study under you.I will be Scout Motors Young brand ambassador!(literally my dream) would absolutely love to be involved like that.
Love a farm related name for a launch edition. But I think it would also be cool to go with a classic scout trim name. I could list them all but there is a lot lol.
If it was just the traveler something to reference the return of the “original SUV” could cool. I just looking at some video from the LA auto show and comment saying only “looks like bronco” had 5 replies of “
”Typical launch additions are fairly loaded, with about the only features missing being ones that have not been figured out yet. Then honestly, those options often fail to ever materialize anyway. Not saying it is the best way to do things, but it is fairly consistent.
Take the Lightning. It's entire roll out would have been different if Ford had focused on getting the Pro models to contractors as well as fulfilling fleet sales without grossly ridiculous dealer markups. Ford shot themselves in the foot so badly with the rollout, that the Lightning never recovered from being viewed as a ridiculously overpriced vehicle.
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So anyway, I would expect launch to have a good percentage of the factory features present - but honestly aftermarket will probably still need to develop a bit. A lot of aftermarket will not be made until their builders have Scouts on hand and after they believe that it is worth building for the platform (when actual vehicles are on the road rather than just refundable reservations). Just don't see things like ARB bumpers be a supplier park addition on the first vehicles leaving the factory.
Take the Lightning. It's entire roll out would have been different if Ford had focused on getting the Pro models to contractors as well as fulfilling fleet sales without grossly ridiculous dealer markups. Ford shot themselves in the foot so badly with the rollout, that the Lightning never recovered from being viewed as a ridiculously overpriced vehicle.
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So anyway, I would expect launch to have a good percentage of the factory features present - but honestly aftermarket will probably still need to develop a bit. A lot of aftermarket will not be made until their builders have Scouts on hand and after they believe that it is worth building for the platform (when actual vehicles are on the road rather than just refundable reservations). Just don't see things like ARB bumpers be a supplier park addition on the first vehicles leaving the factory.
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They also pushed the Pro SR more than the Pro ER. And they failed to sell the Pro to non-fleet buyers. If we’d had the option of a Pro, I know at least three other people in my small bubble who would have purchased one (they never purchased any Lightning). And their bubbles are larger when it comes to truck owners… The Lightnings of all trims would have sold far better if the Pro had been available in the volume people wanted it.
Trucked Up EVs has a long video about the ways in which Ford undermined themselves with the Lightning.
I like this idea sans the fire part. Associated with the Sun, a phoenix obtains new life by rising from the ashes of its predecessor.
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