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THil08 said:
if we’re to give you our budgets can you give us a 1-10 rating on off-road ability?

1 being the worst, 10 being the best.
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I don’t think they can give an honest answer until they have test mules on the trails.

At this time I think they just have concept models and only one has a low power electric system that was intended to move it around for car shows and displays.

For what it’s worth we should expect better off road performance than Rivian since they don’t offer a true locker front or rear. But we can’t expect Jeep performance since Scout is using IFS so they won’t have the same level of travel.

The Traveler will probably be comparable offroad to the Lexus GX550 or Bronco and the Terra will probably offer similar performance to a TRD Tundra or Silverado Trail Boss.

We will just have to wait until they get a few units out on the offroad course to be sure.
 
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Chavannigans said:
I don’t think they can give an honest answer until they have test mules on the trails.

At this time I think they just have concept models and only one has a low power electric system that was intended to move it around for car shows and displays.

For what it’s worth we should expect better off road performance than Rivian since they don’t offer a true locker front or rear. But we can’t expect Jeep performance since Scout is using IFS so they won’t have the same level of travel.

The Traveler will probably be comparable offroad to the Lexus GX550 or Bronco and the Terra will probably offer similar performance to a TRD Tundra or Silverado Trail Boss.

We will just have to wait until they get a few units out on the offroad course to be sure.
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Since the batteries are under the vehicles, I’m curious how rock sliders or side steps will fit. 🤔 Will be interesting to see.
 
Chavannigans said:
I don’t think they can give an honest answer until they have test mules on the trails.

At this time I think they just have concept models and only one has a low power electric system that was intended to move it around for car shows and displays.

For what it’s worth we should expect better off road performance than Rivian since they don’t offer a true locker front or rear. But we can’t expect Jeep performance since Scout is using IFS so they won’t have the same level of travel.

The Traveler will probably be comparable offroad to the Lexus GX550 or Bronco and the Terra will probably offer similar performance to a TRD Tundra or Silverado Trail Boss.

We will just have to wait until they get a few units out on the offroad course to be sure.
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I don't know. Jamie has alot of info.
 
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We have several full powetrain mules already up and running and I think you will see a preview of that soon. These are the earliest development vehicles we will build. This means that they are an actual fully built powertrain variation with our frame, battery and powerbus and software running. However, because we aren't stamping any Scout sheetmetal yet, they get covered in a Frankenstein assortment of *any* body panels that might fit over our chassis. That means a full roll cage, the top of any vehicle we can find that would remotely fit, stretched hoods, modified fenders, etc., etc. These things are f-ugly and covered in the typical white and black camoflage-type patterns you typically see. In other words they don't look like Scouts at all. So keep that in mind if we take you behind the curtain to see some of this development. :D
 
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LastDayScout said:
Width is also my main concern. The listed dimensions are 2.45" wider than my iX. That poses a problem opening the doors in my driveway. The height is also a bit of a concern as my wife is 5'3".
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It’s just going to be tighter in my garage. I told my husband I want to get painters tape and outline my Wrangler when it’s in the garage. I have a sneaky feeling it’s wider than I think. I put 285 tires on and I had to get an -12 offset wheel since I didn’t want to lift it and that way the tires wouldn’t rub. So my tires do stick out pretty far. I’m looking forward to not have a death wobble in my Scout.

And when I walk around my neighborhood I look at what everyone has parked in their garages. We have 3 car garages here. So a two car door and then a one car. One house had a Taco in the one car door then an F150 and an MDX in the two car door side. If they can fit all that I should be okay. 🤷‍♀️
 
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cyure said:
It’s just going to be tighter in my garage. I told my husband I want to get painters tape and outline my Wrangler when it’s in the garage. I have a sneaky feeling it’s wider than I think. I put 285 tires on and I had to get an -12 offset wheel since I didn’t want to lift it and that way the tires wouldn’t rub. So my tires do stick out pretty far. I’m looking forward to not have a death wobble in my Scout.

And when I walk around my neighborhood I look at what everyone has parked in their garages. We have 3 car garages here. So a two car door and then a one car. One house had a Taco in the one car door then an F150 and an MDX in the two car door side. If they can fit all that I should be okay. 🤷‍♀️
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I think you will be fine. I live in a very old and urban area. The driveways were put in when horses and carriages were used...pretty tight.
 
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Jamie@ScoutMotors said:
We have several full powetrain mules already up and running and I think you will see a preview of that soon. These are the earliest development vehicles we will build. This means that they are an actual fully built powertrain variation with our frame, battery and powerbus and software running. However, because we aren't stamping any Scout sheetmetal yet, they get covered in a Frankenstein assortment of *any* body panels that might fit over our chassis. That means a full roll cage, the top of any vehicle we can find that would remotely fit, stretched hoods, modified fenders, etc., etc. These things are f-ugly and covered in the typical white and black camoflage-type patterns you typically see. In other words they don't look like Scouts at all. So keep that in mind if we take you behind the curtain to see some of this development. :D
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I'm so excited to learn more, as an engineer I love seeing this behind the scenes fugly, chewing gum, and duct tape testbeds!
 
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Jamie@ScoutMotors said:
We have several full powetrain mules already up and running and I think you will see a preview of that soon. These are the earliest development vehicles we will build. This means that they are an actual fully built powertrain variation with our frame, battery and powerbus and software running. However, because we aren't stamping any Scout sheetmetal yet, they get covered in a Frankenstein assortment of *any* body panels that might fit over our chassis. That means a full roll cage, the top of any vehicle we can find that would remotely fit, stretched hoods, modified fenders, etc., etc. These things are f-ugly and covered in the typical white and black camoflage-type patterns you typically see. In other words they don't look like Scouts at all. So keep that in mind if we take you behind the curtain to see some of this development. :D
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Will we ever see these eventually? When the Real Scout bodied test mules are out.
 
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