Vehicle Visualizer/Configurator Tool

[Chavannigans]

We created a poll recently and there seems to be a lot of interest in a Visualizer Tool to play with various features, options, colors, materials, etc.

Thread 'Poll: Would you use a Scout configurator tool if pricing and details are not finalized yet?'

Jul 8, 2025

When I am bored I play with Builder/Configurator tools on websites like Ford, Chevy, and Rivian.

In order to keep the hype and interest going, it would be awesome to be able to play around with it and experiment with different builds.

Slate has a pretty fun one on their website and they still arent taking orders or providing pricing yet.

Scout could start with some basic things they know are already decided/confirmed and add other things as time goes on.

What do yall think?

• Chavannigans
• Replies: 53
• Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION

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It would be awesome of your team could get one setup on the website to give people a chance to build and configure their Scout, and save it to their profile so your team can look at the data on popular choices and selections.

It would keep folks entertained while they wait for the launch and help determine demand for various tentative options and combinations.

Most of us understand that not all colors, options, and accessories will be available at launch, but I am sure your team would expressly convey to people using the tool that nothing is finalized and everything is subject to change.

Maybe you could start by inviting reservation holders from the Scout Community Forum first so they can provide feedback and find bugs, and gradually invite other Reservation holders to use it.

Thank you for all yall do.


Cheers


- Chavannigans

 

[maynard]

Scout EV

This was made by a fan. It’s pretty basic but it’s cool to mess with.

Awesome!

 

[Chavannigans]

Hope they get it our before Rivian R2s are on the road.

Scout may lose sales if things are stagnant.

2027 feels like an eternity away for a lot of people.

 

[DJG]

Hope they get it our before Rivian R2s are on the road.

Scout may lose sales if things are stagnant.

2027 feels like an eternity away for a lot of people.

I agree. They will need to do something to make people decide to wait another year if they are ready for a new car now. I was in that boat when I bought my Rivian, and going in weekly to look at the configuration did give me a connection to my car that I didn’t have yet. On top that, getting an idea of exactly what options are available will really help.

 

[J Alynn]

I agree. They will need to do something to make people decide to wait another year if they are ready for a new car now. I was in that boat when I bought my Rivian, and going in weekly to look at the configuration did give me a connection to my car that I didn’t have yet. On top that, getting an idea of exactly what options are available will really help.

All fair points. Hope Scout is listening

 

[RodorW]

Hope they get it our before Rivian R2s are on the road.

Scout may lose sales if things are stagnant.

2027 feels like an eternity away for a lot of people.

This is fair but the traveler is bigger than the R2, no? And isn’t it going to appeal more to a larger SUV crowd, and the Terra is full size pickup, a very different vehicle class but the only alternatives (in the full size class) are from GM and Tesla (excluding the used market)

 

[cyure]

This is fair but the traveler is bigger than the R2, no? And isn’t it going to appeal more to a larger SUV crowd, and the Terra is full size pickup, a very different vehicle class but the only alternatives are from GM and Tesla (excluding the used market)

Yes Traveler is bigger than the R2. Having seen it twice it definitely presents as a full size SUV.

 

[Mousehunter]

I think the biggest problem with delaying a release is moving goal posts. When announced, nothing really compared to what Scout was presenting. If the Scout is released on schedule, it will probably still be in that leadership position. But since its announcements, other companies are gradually starting to announce their competition to it. The longer it takes to get to market, the more competition will be announced, and possibly released. If the delay is too long, tech will change and the Scout will have to adopt or come out of the starting blocks behind the pack.

 

[maynard]

I think the biggest problem with delaying a release is moving goal posts. When announced, nothing really compared to what Scout was presenting. If the Scout is released on schedule, it will probably still be in that leadership position. But since its announcements, other companies are gradually starting to announce their competition to it. The longer it takes to get to market, the more competition will be announced, and possibly released. If the delay is too long, tech will change and the Scout will have to adopt or come out of the starting blocks behind the pack.

And that’s a familiar story…

 

[cyure]

I think the biggest problem with delaying a release is moving goal posts. When announced, nothing really compared to what Scout was presenting. If the Scout is released on schedule, it will probably still be in that leadership position. But since its announcements, other companies are gradually starting to announce their competition to it. The longer it takes to get to market, the more competition will be announced, and possibly released. If the delay is too long, tech will change and the Scout will have to adopt or come out of the starting blocks behind the pack.

Good morning. Have I missed something? I haven’t heard anything about Scout being delayed. As far as I am aware they are continuing at pace and there’s lots happening behind the scenes that we just aren’t privy to yet.

 

[THil08]

I think the biggest problem with delaying a release is moving goal posts. When announced, nothing really compared to what Scout was presenting. If the Scout is released on schedule, it will probably still be in that leadership position. But since its announcements, other companies are gradually starting to announce their competition to it. The longer it takes to get to market, the more competition will be announced, and possibly released. If the delay is too long, tech will change and the Scout will have to adopt or come out of the starting blocks behind the pack.

I don't see too much competition entering. Jeeps Recon isn't a competitor, they are the failure of a brand that is trying to stay alive. Rivian is in the Luxury Market, not the Workhorse Market. And Bronco is in the Off Roader Market. And Scout is in the Work Horse Market with their own classification of a RUV (Rugged Utility Vehicle).

And with the software backing from Rivian Tech won't be outdated. When you plan for a vehicle to be released in a certain year, you normally plan to have the top technology coming out that year.

BMW has been working on IX3 2027 since 2022. Just for reference on how companies plan for technology.

 

[Chavannigans]

This is fair but the traveler is bigger than the R2, no? And isn’t it going to appeal more to a larger SUV crowd, and the Terra is full size pickup, a very different vehicle class but the only alternatives (in the full size class) are from GM and Tesla (excluding the used market)

Size isn't the only consideration.

Price is a big one, and they will be competing in the sub-premium EV SUV price bracket.