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

[RodorW]

Good point. I meant it should be table stakes for a clean sheet design from a non-legacy manufacturer. I am looking into an Equinox EV for my son and I am reading some troubling things about their app. Seems they tried to cobble together stuff from the old OnStar network and an app that is designed for ICEs. It's also stupidly expensive ($150/yr IIRC).

Another point I wanted to make, but was busy earlier and kind of forgot. I’ve used the app as far back as 2012 when it was just OnStar with a sonic, it’s definitely come along way since then, but with all the apps I’ve used Legacy brands tend to lean on the worse side. I drive an older EV as far as the MyChevrolet app is concerned, and in that time the app has received a few small updates that weren’t important, but look nicer (like Start/Stop now is “climate”) however I’ve also lost functionality in some ways, I used to be able to see my last trips Mp/KwH but now it’s always -.- or in the charge info when I used L1 I could change amps in the app in the past incase I forgot, then one really cold night in October I learned that’s not something the app does anymore (atleast for me). All this to say app reliability will vary, but from my experience the app itself has been 80% positive, in my opinion I think the issue are mostly with GMs software&app changes that may or may not be beneficial to owners, no matter the car

 

[robothero]

left the window cracked last night in my car, would love to be able to put them up, halfway, and all the way down remotely!

 

[RodorW]

left the window cracked last night in my car, would love to be able to put them up, halfway, and all the way down remotely!

This, all of this. An absolute must on vehicle that might no be able to fit in the garage

 

[dreamweaver]

This, all of this. An absolute must on vehicle that might no be able to fit in the garage

My current Lincoln has this feature. The "Global Opening" feature in Lincoln vehicles allows you to open all windows by pressing and holding the unlock button on your key fob for a few seconds. To close the windows, you can press and hold the lock button for a couple of seconds, and if while the windows are moving you press the lock or unlock they will stop where they are. So half way if you can see them moving and press.

Note: Sorry for the confusion here. this was ment as a reply to robothero's post #1,922.

 

[wspriggs]

Remote start is important for those of us who live in particularly hot climates. Also, the stereo on my Sonata has a feature I believe is called Sirius XM Playback, where records your top 10 preset satellite stations for an hour and you can play them back. This is my favorite feature I've ever had on a car.

 

[maynard]

Remote start is important for those of us who live in particularly hot climates. Also, the stereo on my Sonata has a feature I believe is called Sirius XM Playback, where records your top 10 preset satellite stations for an hour and you can play them back. This is my favorite feature I've ever had on a car.

Nice options - and Welcome!

 

[cyure]

Remote start is important for those of us who live in particularly hot climates. Also, the stereo on my Sonata has a feature I believe is called Sirius XM Playback, where records your top 10 preset satellite stations for an hour and you can play them back. This is my favorite feature I've ever had on a car.

Welcome to the community. Is that Sirius feature a feature of the car or a Sirius feature?

 

[dreamweaver]

Remote start is important for those of us who live in particularly hot climates. Also, the stereo on my Sonata has a feature I believe is called Sirius XM Playback, where records your top 10 preset satellite stations for an hour and you can play them back. This is my favorite feature I've ever had on a car.

Remote start is a must. Luckily it is available pretty much on all vehicles with a key-fob these days. Never heard of the channel recording feature. Seem handy.

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Remember the built in search on the forums is a great place to start getting answers to your many questions.

 

[robothero]

Mine was a $1500 add on when I bought my car (and required a second fob for some reason). Figured I'd go aftermarket eventually for a fraction of the price (and only one fob needed!) but have never gotten around to it. Maybe this is the year!

 

[RodorW]

Remote start is important for those of us who live in particularly hot climates. Also, the stereo on my Sonata has a feature I believe is called Sirius XM Playback, where records your top 10 preset satellite stations for an hour and you can play them back. This is my favorite feature I've ever had on a car.

The nature of most of not all EVs is they don’t really have a “remote start” since there’s no engine to start, and the vehicle is technically always running doing something, either sending info or monitoring itself, but all the current EVs allow for simple app control for the climate settings and it’s already been shown to be the plan with the demo of the app during the LA auto show

 

[RodorW]

My current Lincoln has this feature. The "Global Opening" feature in Lincoln vehicles allows you to open all windows by pressing and holding the unlock button on your key fob for a few seconds. To close the windows, you can press and hold the lock button for a couple of seconds, and if while the windows are moving you press the lock or unlock they will stop where they are. So half way if you can see them moving and press.

Note: Sorry for the confusion here. this was ment as a reply to robothero's post #1,922.

Our bolt, volt, and Lacrosse have the “roll down” capability from the fob, no such controls even in the app, but none of them have up ability that we know of, after going though the manuals.
Though window controls seem to be planned based on the Demo app

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

How General Motors Is Turning Software And Subscriptions Into A Money Machine

https://insideevs.com/news/785581/gm-subscription-software-super-cruise/

We’re letting our “free” Ford BlueCruise—hands-free driving—subscription on the Mustang expire at the end of February. We got the software with the purchase as a non-optional part of the trim. The hardware is there as part of the adaptive cruise control and other safety features. There is no world in which I’m willing to pay $50/mo for something like this. We even let the $8/mo subscription to updated maps expire. I know some people find value in these things, but we certainly do not.

I hope Scout goes a different route and does not nickel and dime their customers.

 

[dreamweaver]

We’re letting our “free” Ford BlueCruise—hands-free driving—subscription on the Mustang expire at the end of February. We got the software with the purchase as a non-optional part of the trim. The hardware is there as part of the adaptive cruise control and other safety features. There is no world in which I’m willing to pay $50/mo for something like this. We even let the $8/mo subscription to updated maps expire. I know some people find value in these things, but we certainly do not.

I hope Scout goes a different route and does not nickel and dime their customers.

I agree whole heartedly. I must admit I have never used the built in navigation or updated the maps on my Lincolns, and would never pay to do so. As long as it stays free I just use standard wireless Apple CarPlay.

 

[J Alynn]

I agree whole heartedly. I must admit I have never used the built in navigation or updated the maps on my Lincolns, and would never pay to do so. As long as it stays free I just use standard wireless Apple CarPlay.

I could live (begrudgingly) with like a $50 every 3 years to get updates because it might be worthwhile. That said I use my phone and CarPlay for maps and nav so I question why manuf’s even include it. Call me an ass but if you can afford a $60K vehicle you have a cell phone so why even include it.

 

[dreamweaver]

I could live (begrudgingly) with like a $50 every 3 years to get updates because it might be worthwhile. That said I use my phone and CarPlay for maps and nav so I question why manuf’s even include it. Call me an ass but if you can afford a $60K vehicle you have a cell phone so why even include it.

For myself I like my vehicles more like a "Reserve" level with nice features. Built in NAV always gets thrown in in those upper trim levels, like it or not.

 

[Chuckles]

We’re letting our “free” Ford BlueCruise—hands-free driving—subscription on the Mustang expire at the end of February. We got the software with the purchase as a non-optional part of the trim. The hardware is there as part of the adaptive cruise control and other safety features. There is no world in which I’m willing to pay $50/mo for something like this. We even let the $8/mo subscription to updated maps expire. I know some people find value in these things, but we certainly do not.

I hope Scout goes a different route and does not nickel and dime their customers.

I was just reading Car and Driver's review of the Ford Explorer Tremor. If you want the V6 engine, you have to buy a subscription plan for Blue Cruise.

Driven: 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor Asks Big Money for Big Power

Ford spices things up with a 400-hp twin-turbo V-6, but the package will set you back some $12,000.

www.caranddriver.com

 

[J Alynn]

I was just reading Car and Driver's review of the Ford Explorer Tremor. If you want the V6 engine, you have to buy a subscription plan for Blue Cruise.

Driven: 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor Asks Big Money for Big Power

Ford spices things up with a 400-hp twin-turbo V-6, but the package will set you back some $12,000.

www.caranddriver.com

That’s ridiculous. I hope people start speaking up and telling stealerships that they suck and the fact the manufacturer is basically holding you hostage is just terrible business

 

[dreamweaver]

That’s ridiculous. I hope people start speaking up and telling stealerships that they suck and the fact the manufacturer is basically holding you hostage is just terrible business

I would like to think people are smarter than to buy that crap. Let them rot on the dealer lots.

 

[J Alynn]

I would like to think people are smarter than to buy that crap. Let them rot on the dealer lots.

Well said but look at all the people that paid the $15K and $20K mark ups on the Broncos when they came out. What’s that old saying about fools parting with their money?

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

I was just reading Car and Driver's review of the Ford Explorer Tremor. If you want the V6 engine, you have to buy a subscription plan for Blue Cruise.

Driven: 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor Asks Big Money for Big Power

Ford spices things up with a 400-hp twin-turbo V-6, but the package will set you back some $12,000.

www.caranddriver.com

They would have to pay me at least $250k to even consider a vehicle with a V-anything in it, so I guess that works out for me.