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

[J Alynn]

As others have may have mentioned, a modular tire carrier for Terras with the harvester with no under-bed mounting option would be great, but might necessitate some bedside stiffening to accommodate heavy wheels or Jerry cans. For me, a platform that allows for different accessory loadouts for overlanding, mountain biking, skiing or the activity du jour would be amazing considering the aftermarket might take some time to catch up.

That timing will definitely be interesting as Scout has said how modular they want options to be so guess it depends on how early companies making racks, accessories, etc. get measurements, etc… to start producing. Scout presumably wants its focus on vehicles so maybe the Thule’s and Nakima’s of the world get early “access” so they can design and produce accessories?

 

[rc.anacker]

That timing will definitely be interesting as Scout has said how modular they want options to be so guess it depends on how early companies making racks, accessories, etc. get measurements, etc… to start producing. Scout presumably wants its focus on vehicles so maybe the Thule’s and Nakima’s of the world get early “access” so they can design and produce accessories?

Very interesting indeed, I hope it will be like the Toyota and Jeep aftermarket where options for swingout bumpers, rock sliders and armor are numerous, and available immediately after every bodystyle update.

 

[cyure]

Very interesting indeed, I hope it will be like the Toyota and Jeep aftermarket where options for swingout bumpers, rock sliders and armor are numerous, and available immediately after every bodystyle update.

Same. We need a Quadratec catalog with all things Scout in it.

 

[SrfnFly227]

Qaudratec gift cards were a very popular Christmas gift around our house. At one point I had my 06, my brother had a 95 (now a 13), and my BIL had an 11. BIL sold out for a Bronco and brother and I have pretty much gotten all the mods we plan.

 

[speedrye]

I'd like to see certain electronic modules designed for easy changes/upgrades as tech changes. Specifically, I'm thinking of the WiFi module and GPS module, but the main infotainment CPU/RAM/HD also comes to mind.

Much like how old navigation upgrade disks or reflashes were an option to keep your vehicle more up-to-date, I'd like Scout to offer modules in the future that can be changed out and the system reflashed OTA or in-person for the upgraded module to keep the vehicle more functional, decades into the future. Software-defined vehicles are at an inherent disadvantage due to how quickly tech moves.

At a minimum, use standardized parts and connectors that can be upgraded by the aftermarket in the future. 5G is all the rage right now, but 6G will be here in a few years. By 2035, we'll probably see 5G networks begin retiring and then what? We rely on a mobile hotspot on our phones?

Same with GPS. It's not secure and more spoofing attacks are happening. I'd like an option for a more secure GNSS positioning system when GPS craps out.

Full-disclosure: I'm a little pissed about tech in cars after my last operational music app (Pandora) in my 10-year old car is no longer compatible with the newest releases and it can't be upgraded.

 

[R1TVT]

Scout has said how modular they want options to be so guess it depends on how early companies making racks, accessories, etc. get measurements, etc… to start producing.

Probably good news in that it appears as though Scout has a headstart based on what we have seen and all of this can come from the aftermarket more easily based on how we have seen Scout playing around with Molle panels & accesories. At least most of that stuff is already standardized based on having even hole spacing - meaning if Scout provides mounting holes in likely accessory areas, that would be great. And maybe T-Slots in channels for a standardized hardware size (like M6 or M8 T-nuts).

 

[speedrye]

Probably good news in that it appears as though Scout has a headstart based on what we have seen and all of this can come from the aftermarket more easily based on how we have seen Scout playing around with Molle panels & accesories. At least most of that stuff is already standardized based on having even hole spacing - meaning if Scout provides mounting holes in likely accessory areas, that would be great. And maybe T-Slots in channels for a standardized hardware size (like M6 or M8 T-nuts).

With the suppliers and scale Scout will have, I can't imagine they couldn't undercut most of the aftermarket in pricing on some of these accessories. I'd love to see reasonably-priced accessories directly from Scout, being made here in the US. Heck, look at what people spend on aftermarket parts for Toyota, Jeep, Bronco, etc. If they can get in on that market at a price equal to or less than much of the aftermarket can do, they should flex that muscle and bring in the $$$.

 

[R1TVT]

With the suppliers and scale Scout will have, I can't imagine they couldn't undercut most of the aftermarket in pricing on some of these accessories. I'd love to see reasonably-priced accessories directly from Scout, being made here in the US. Heck, look at what people spend on aftermarket parts for Toyota, Jeep, Bronco, etc. If they can get in on that market at a price equal to or less than much of the aftermarket can do, they should flex that muscle and bring in the $$$.

No doubt - and sounds like they are doing that. But that won't stop other companies from developing other cool stuff that Scout will never (and should never develop) on their own. It would be foolish for Scout to build RTT's, for example. If they partner with a reputable builder, they could certainly customize and sell them with a Scout logo and white-label a bunch of good stuff. Maybe since these things are built specifically for Scout's ownership base, we save a few dollard buying direct from the Scout accessory barn and get perfect fitment.