Poll- What have you Reserved... Let's get a small idea of the take rates.

[andresq]

Okay guys and gals, I have a question. I just went on Toyotas website and built a 4Runner TRD Pro and added things like
Roof racks and steps and dashcams and lights in the back, etc, etc. That vehicle starts at $68,000 and I got it up to a little under $75,000.

I know it’s a hybrid and not an EREV, but what other things would make a Traveler tens of thousands of dollars more than a fully loaded TRD PRO?

VWAG has similar buying power to Toyota I would assume.

Fit and finish would be a big price increase over any Toyota. They aren't designed with wood interior trim and then the electronics in the dash and other systems are also quite expensive to both design and manufacture.
for instance, the prototype traveler has a hemp wood dash trim that goes through all 4 passenger door panels and then across the entirety of the dash, while even the most top of the line optioned out TRDpro has synthetic or vinyl dash and door trim materials.
The screens and capability of the screens in the dash and infotainment of the traveler / terra are miles ahead of anything in any Toyota. EV batteries are extremely expensive relative to a hybrid system with no battery storage. The extended range generator and the engineering would also add to price, as will the dual axle motor system of the EV platform itself.
So, interior design and materials, technology, propulsion and fuel / battery storage systems / overall engineering / and other factors will make a vehicle much more expensive regardless of their parent company's purchasing power.

 

[J Alynn]

I'm very excited for my Traveler suv. I think it will be a great vehicle. Looking forward to being able to play with the customization tools.

Welcome aboard the forum. Enjoy your time and feel free to ask questions as there are tons of folks willing to educate or make stuff up or something in between. 99.9% of us are friendly even though occasionally it may not seem like it.

 

[J Alynn]

Fit and finish would be a big price increase over any Toyota. They aren't designed with wood interior trim and then the electronics in the dash and other systems are also quite expensive to both design and manufacture.
for instance, the prototype traveler has a hemp wood dash trim that goes through all 4 passenger door panels and then across the entirety of the dash, while even the most top of the line optioned out TRDpro has synthetic or vinyl dash and door trim materials.
The screens and capability of the screens in the dash and infotainment of the traveler / terra are miles ahead of anything in any Toyota. EV batteries are extremely expensive relative to a hybrid system with no battery storage. The extended range generator and the engineering would also add to price, as will the dual axle motor system of the EV platform itself.
So, interior design and materials, technology, propulsion and fuel / battery storage systems / overall engineering / and other factors will make a vehicle much more expensive regardless of their parent company's purchasing power.

I would debate though if using their buying power and if parts are duplicated between Terra and traveler that will help as well. The Toyotas have various differences which reduce parts content duplication. There is also the benefit of bypassing the dealerships which will at a minimum-hopefully-offset a lot of the battery cost. And I suspect the hemp and premium seat designs will be exactly that-premium/upgrades. I think pricing will be 8-10% higher than an equivalent ICE SUV or truck.

 

[6-ScoutFamily]

I’m really hoping to be able to follow through on my Scout reservation. However, I’m being forced into an unplanned vehicle purchase because the engine in my Honda is almost dead! It’s burning oil, grinding, has very little power, and will fail its upcoming smog inspection. I’m done with ICE! I also still have a 114 mile round trip commute. My plan was to get a job closer to home and keep the Honda running till the Scout comes along. I’ve failed on both. I might be driving a Model 3 or something for a couple of years. The death of the Honda (which was paid for years ago) is a financial hit because now I have to spend the money I saved towards the Scout! Still, I have a couple of years to figure it out.

wouldn’t it be viable to go ahead and spend the money on the engine for another two years of life, instead of purchasing something new?

 

[dreamweaver]

I’m really hoping to be able to follow through on my Scout reservation. However, I’m being forced into an unplanned vehicle purchase because the engine in my Honda is almost dead! It’s burning oil, grinding, has very little power, and will fail its upcoming smog inspection. I’m done with ICE! I also still have a 114 mile round trip commute. My plan was to get a job closer to home and keep the Honda running till the Scout comes along. I’ve failed on both. I might be driving a Model 3 or something for a couple of years. The death of the Honda (which was paid for years ago) is a financial hit because now I have to spend the money I saved towards the Scout! Still, I have a couple of years to figure it out.

There are quite a few used Model 3s that can be had for good prices.

 

[6-ScoutFamily]

Come on Chicago. That’s 2 hours from me.

I may have it easy in this regard. I’m in mid-Missouri smack dab between KC and STL.