What is one feature you hope Scout will include that has not yet been shown?

[63 Green80]

There are some comfort creatures that I have grown to love in current cars.

Adaptable headlights, rain sensing wipers, heated and ventilated seats.

But one feature I love is simply being able to walk away from the car and it automatically locking.

What feature would you like to see?

I agree! This is one of my favorite features on my current vehicle.

 

[R1TVT]

Factory delivery would be nice, not sure how that would work with a trade in exactly, but I have friend that lives 2 hours from the factory on my way home, and he wants to trail ride the scout and his 4Runner. That could be a fun adventure if it’s possible

Rivian drove my new R1T to my house, I had a pre-appraisal amount for my trade-in (electronically) which was quite fair, and was in line with Carvana, Edmunds TMV, etc., then I signed papers / took delivery, and the Rivian guys drove off in my trade-in.

Seamless - and best experience I have ever had buying a new truck.

Hopefully Scout can do something similar.

 

[cyure]

Rivian drove my new R1T to my house, I had a pre-appraisal amount for my trade-in (electronically) which was quite fair, and was in line with Carvana, Edmunds TMV, etc., then I signed papers / took delivery, and the Rivian guys drove off in my trade-in.

Seamless - and best experience I have ever had buying a new truck.

Hopefully Scout can do something similar.

Excellent. It would be nice if the trade could be handled in the state we live in so we could fly to SC to the factory to pick up our Scouts.

 

[J Alynn]

Excellent. It would be nice if the trade could be handled in the state we live in so we could fly to SC to the factory to pick up our Scouts.

I think for those beyond -8 hours would be great. I’m not sure if I’d drive my car down or trade and fly. When I did the BMW experience I rented a car and drove and my mom had flown up like 1-1/2 weeks prior to visit us and other local family so it was a great road trip with memories. My mom refused to do the track stuff in my 3-series. The X5 off-road experience was more than enough for her . But was a great memory. After that day we drove the 2-3 hours back to Myrtle Beach to drop her off. Then I road tripped home the whole way with my top down. Great memories and hope the Scout experience is just as memorable

 

[cyure]

I think for those beyond -8 hours would be great. I’m not sure if I’d drive my car down or trade and fly. When I did the BMW experience I rented a car and drove and my mom had flown up like 1-1/2 weeks prior to visit us and other local family so it was a great road trip with memories. My mom refused to do the track stuff in my 3-series. The X5 off-road experience was more than enough for her . But was a great memory. After that day we drove the 2-3 hours back to Myrtle Beach to drop her off. Then I road tripped home the whole way with my top down. Great memories and hope the Scout experience is just as memorable

That’s a wonderful memory! For us it’s about 800 miles so I would rather fly down and drive my Scout home.

It would be fun if they had some sort of a package that included a shuttle from the airport, cabins or yurts on property we could stay at (or a close hotel if that’s not possible). A day of fun with an offroad course, meals and making new friends and then we all head out the next morning after breakfast.

I’m glad SM is reading our posts. We have great ideas!

 

[J Alynn]

Excellent. It would be nice if the trade could be handled in the state we live in so we could fly to SC to the factory to pick up our Scouts.

That’s a wonderful memory! For us it’s about 800 miles so I would rather fly down and drive my Scout home.

It would be fun if they had some sort of a package that included a shuttle from the airport, cabins or yurts on property we could stay at (or a close hotel if that’s not possible). A day of fun with an offroad course, meals and making new friends and then we all head out the next morning after breakfast.

I’m glad SM is reading our posts. We have great ideas!

That’s how BMW was when I did it
Hotel stay in town after the picked us up at airport (returned rental there)
Got up to a European continental breakfast then drove us all to BMW museum/plant tour then across street to the X5 off-road experience. Then track for some basic training, proper mirror setup, wet skid track and the 180 reversers snap and go evasive driving. Then lunch at the cafeteria (was November so basically has a Thanksgiving style lunch then the last 4-1/2 hours was track time and pushing our vehicles to the limits.
I still hope Scout does something similar and will agree with you and continue manifesting treehouses and yurts on property for an overnight stay with a campfire style breakfast-maybe a campfire dinner the night before. That would really be an amazing experience. And I said once before-I know SM has an architecture team but I’ll volunteer my time to design the prototypes if they’d like.

 

[eddiem]

REAR WHEEL STEERING!
I live in an area that really emphasizes in saving parking space by creating the smallest parking spaces possible, always have to rely on backing in, relying on rear pivoting using frontend to maneuver my way in... And for other reasons i.e.:

Low-Speed Advantages (Opposite Steering)

• Tighter Turning Radius: The rear wheels turn opposite the front wheels, effectively pivoting the car and reducing its turning circle, crucial for parking and U-turns.
• Enhanced Maneuverability: Makes large or long-wheelbase vehicles feel smaller and more nimble in tight urban environments, like parking garages.

High-Speed Advantages (Same-Direction Steering)

• Improved Stability: Rear wheels steer slightly with the front wheels, reducing the tendency to oversteer and enhancing stability during lane changes or highway driving.
• Smoother Lane Changes: Allows for more fluid, confident lane changes by reducing the vehicle's yaw (swinging motion).

General & Performance Benefits

• Increased Agility: Improves overall handling and allows for sharper cornering and more precise maneuvering.
• Enhanced Control: Provides better traction and grip through curves, benefiting performance driving.
• Redundancy/Safety: Can act as a fallback system if front-wheel steering fails in some advanced systems.

 

[maynard]

REAR WHEEL STEERING!
I live in an area that really emphasizes in saving parking space by creating the smallest parking spaces possible, always have to rely on backing in, relying on rear pivoting using frontend to maneuver my way in... And for other reasons i.e.:

Low-Speed Advantages (Opposite Steering)

• Tighter Turning Radius: The rear wheels turn opposite the front wheels, effectively pivoting the car and reducing its turning circle, crucial for parking and U-turns.
• Enhanced Maneuverability: Makes large or long-wheelbase vehicles feel smaller and more nimble in tight urban environments, like parking garages.

High-Speed Advantages (Same-Direction Steering)

• Improved Stability: Rear wheels steer slightly with the front wheels, reducing the tendency to oversteer and enhancing stability during lane changes or highway driving.
• Smoother Lane Changes: Allows for more fluid, confident lane changes by reducing the vehicle's yaw (swinging motion).

General & Performance Benefits

• Increased Agility: Improves overall handling and allows for sharper cornering and more precise maneuvering.
• Enhanced Control: Provides better traction and grip through curves, benefiting performance driving.
• Redundancy/Safety: Can act as a fallback system if front-wheel steering fails in some advanced systems.

I like the idea but think it would have been announced by this point if they were heading that way... Not to mention the additional cost - not something I want to pay for at this point (too many other features I would put ahead of this).

 

[eddiem]

I like the idea but think it would have been announced by this point if they were heading that way... Not to mention the additional cost - not something I want to pay for at this point (too many other features I would put ahead of this).

I totally get it... and agree, just dreaming here
Pragmatically, it is an extra cost... But in place I would hope cameras and parking assistance may be something to consider if not already...

 

[J Alynn]

I like the idea but think it would have been announced by this point if they were heading that way... Not to mention the additional cost - not something I want to pay for at this point (too many other features I would put ahead of this).

Admittedly I agree. Having that extra 15 degree max turning would be nice but for the cost I’d select a number of other features first. With a back up camera and the audible sensors I seem to be OK without needing the extra wheel turn. Could see an advantage for those off-roading but realistically that’s like 5%-10% of buyers at most

 

[maynard]

I totally get it... and agree, just dreaming here
Pragmatically, it is an extra cost... But in place I would hope cameras and parking assistance may be something to consider if not already...

Pretty sure the cameras are coming...

 

[dreamweaver]

Pretty sure the cameras are coming...

That's standard on pretty much all vehicle sold these days. With lEVel II+ driving you get all that stuff and more. They even talked about under carriage camera.

 

[RodorW]

That's standard on pretty much all vehicle sold these days. With lEVel II+ driving you get all that stuff and more. They even talked about under carriage camera.

I saw the demo for the underbody cameras, seems very interesting if it makes it to production as an option I’d very tempted

 

[dreamweaver]

I saw the demo for the underbody cameras, seems very interesting if it makes it to production as an option I’d very tempted

Yes. If you are off-roading this seems essential.

 

[Mousehunter]

For a road queen, 4 wheel steering would be nice (I guess). But I don't think I have ever seen it on a semi-affordable vehicle - unless you consider a Denali or Cybertruck semi-affordable. Plus I really don't know about it's durability offroad. Sure, if you have multi motor you might be able to do tank turns - but someone has to clean up the ruts afterwards

 

[6-ScoutFamily]

I notice the one thing no one has mentioned yet is—RUST.

 

[speedrye]

I think for those beyond -8 hours would be great. I’m not sure if I’d drive my car down or trade and fly. When I did the BMW experience I rented a car and drove and my mom had flown up like 1-1/2 weeks prior to visit us and other local family so it was a great road trip with memories. My mom refused to do the track stuff in my 3-series. The X5 off-road experience was more than enough for her . But was a great memory. After that day we drove the 2-3 hours back to Myrtle Beach to drop her off. Then I road tripped home the whole way with my top down. Great memories and hope the Scout experience is just as memorable

I'm still pissed that BMW's SC center was closed for whatever reason when my 135i was arriving from Germany. I'd seriously considered doing their factory delivery in Germany and having the car shipped back afterwards. Price was pretty reasonable.

 

[dreamweaver]

I notice the one thing no one has mentioned yet is—RUST.

I think you might be on the wrong thread this is the "Scout will include" NOT the Scout will NOT include thread.

 

[THil08]

I notice the one thing no one has mentioned yet is—RUST.

I’ve asked about it being a paint option. Jamie said he relayed the message

 

[dreamweaver]

I’ve asked about it being a paint option. Jamie said he relayed the message

As a patina job that would be cool. But, no real rust.