Okay I have been on here since reveal day. I didn’t even know there was a suggestion box and based on the low votes on things I’m not sure a lot of us know it’s there!
Let’s get the word out so we can start getting some votes!
What is one feature you hope Scout will include that has not yet been shown?
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Let’s get the word out so we can start getting some votes!
Yes, there are lots of features that have been added to newer cars which add to cost and make them more owners of us than we owners of them. I still like walking around to lock the other door. That auto-locking feature might be fine if you're forgetful and live in an urban environment. It better have a disable switch somewhere in the system menus. More than once I've had to flee some critter's teeth/horns/hooves to the safety of my vehicle. (I my most memorable instance I didn't get to the door: thanks to the square boxy bumper and hood of the Scout 80 I got to the roof just as the alligator's teeth were reaching above the headlights -- Everglades National Park, 1967 -- they only look lethargic).
Ok, I’m picturing a new must-have feature: “alligator mode” where you climb up on the hood and the power frunk opener pops you up to the roof.
The need for that could be eliminated with a design that mimics the Scout II where there is an apron between the windshield and the hood instead of a gully to collect slushy snow which turns into ice blocks that immobilize. To me that gully designed to hide the wipers is the epitome of design flaws caused by having most cars designed in CA, TX, FL by folks who have never driven a winter in states/provinces along the 49th parallel. Unfortunately the Michigan based designers of our new Scouts blindly followed the "standard".
Nope. There ain't time for poking thru the menus, or even long enough for a solenoid to pop that lid. Believe me. Adrenalin powers muscles much faster than electrons can escape a battery.
I suggest installed a 45watt USB-C port near the rearview mirror (Dashcam/Radar/Etc..) and another in the rear window area to accommodate a read dashcam or other accessories. Lots of uses when generally driving for insurance purposes, but fun to have when off the beaten path to save/share the experience. I prefer scout not full integrate into their platform. It's simplest to put the cam you prefer with the features you need with a SD-Card easily when there's an accident or plug into a laptop to save/share video. Some folks may want to drop $1k on premium cams, some may only want to drop $100.
Also, for the Scout Terra, hardtop bed/cab option with slide out storage options. Reduces drag on highway and windy trips.
Also, for the Scout Terra, hardtop bed/cab option with slide out storage options. Reduces drag on highway and windy trips.
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Sitting airplanes today traveling and wondered why back side front seats in cars don’t have fold down trays? I know roads can be bumpy but would still be a handy option. And if you have air suspension it would be even better. Just a thought. Not sure I need it but again-with a slide out tray for passenger a tray in rear would be good if parked and working
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On long trips with rear seat passengers that looks handy.
Plus it would be nice if those rear seats reclined a little like the 4Runner does.
My Lincolns for years have had reclining second row seating. I just thought that was the norm. Either way it's a good idea.
I how they can recline, and fold flat so you can sleep in the back in a pinch.
A couple of things I would like to see from Scout.
A screen just for the passenger to control things, like radio, air-conditioning, etc. it would be interesting if you can get the screen to the right of the driver to slide back-and-forth between its current position and then over to the passenger.
It would also be nice to have a hard switch that turns off the or controls the screen brightness for night driving. Hi myself being sensitive to glare drive at night with the dash lights at their lowest settings. The only thing I really need to see is the speedometer.
A screen just for the passenger to control things, like radio, air-conditioning, etc. it would be interesting if you can get the screen to the right of the driver to slide back-and-forth between its current position and then over to the passenger.
It would also be nice to have a hard switch that turns off the or controls the screen brightness for night driving. Hi myself being sensitive to glare drive at night with the dash lights at their lowest settings. The only thing I really need to see is the speedometer.
Welcome to the community. The Scouts were at CES in Vegas in January and they showed some of the things you are asking for. They showed how you can swipe the screen and switch places between let’s say the map and the music so your passenger could do either one. And they also showed a detox mode that turns off the screens and just leaves minimal info.
A great follow is @Jamie@ScoutMotors he keeps us updated from the manufacturer side.
And here is one of the CES videos
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Well that’s awesome. Late to the party but glad someone is thinking about it
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