The more I'm seeing about the tech of the Scout, the more impressed I am. They are really putting in some thought and effort to make it useful, intuitive, and well integrated. I expected it to be very bare bones, at a level that was probably going to be a slight detriment. Really good video!
I am really interested to see how this whole Scout thing is going to pan out. These two vehicles look fantastic. Lots of nods to heritage International Scouts, especially with the Traveler SUV. A total gut shot to Rivian because the MSRP of these is claimed to be a notable bit lower than what they offer. Sad thing is that these are at least two years away. A lot can happen in two years with the competition. Great video, guys. Keep them coming!
I mean side not that this'll compete with the R2 and R3 which will come in around the 45k pricepoint (as far as we know). The R1S is not a direct competitor and is more a luxery SUV. Still super excited for the Scout
Nice little tid bit about the harvester being able to switch on and off. I hope they let us get a little more granular on the settings. Great work Gents. Enjoy the rest of the trip.
I'm imagining it's a lot like the Wrangler 4xe and the Hybrid, Electric and E Save modes. Hybrid and Electric modes are self explanatory, but E Save has two modes. One where it tries to just save the battery by driving with the ICE, and charge where it will actually charge the battery.
It's more about the angle of the sun with the roof open. And camera angle. We have the whole thing shot from a different angle and we'll probably post that too at some point. Make sure you're subbed!
I mean, anybody buying this vehicle for the trades would be better served by a transit van instead. Dropping the tailgate down gives you the length you would want for the target sales demographic that likes to imagine going to Home Depot on the weekend, but in reality would hire out any actual work. Plenty of bed space for a golf bag or suitcases to get to the airport which is nice. Do I wish you could buy a reasonably priced simple work truck? Of course. But that's a legal problem in the US (absurd chicken tax) and not a Scout problem in fairness.
Not just plywood, these smaller beds don't fit any ATV (used to fit a Honda in my Ram with the gate up), even my new Canyon Denali bed is so small I can't carry bikes in the bed, need to use a hitch rack. I get it that so many people need seating for 4 people, 2 dogs and a cat for their offroad adventures, but it would be nice if there were a 2-door ext cab version with a 6-ft bed.
Really appreciate the video. I reserved the same one you guys did and the new information is just making me even more excited about putting in my order when I did.
Can't wait for my Traveler Harvester to arrive! They have the best ideas and minds working on our @Scout Motors vehicles. Clearly, so much effort going into the launch vehicles, to get it right, out of the gate!
Excellent interview with Mr. Nelson. A few thoughts: 1. The camera bar on the dash is brilliant as is the ability to swipe the screen left to right. Detox mode is well thought out. Camera under the vehicle to see terrain...nice! 2. Too many buttons for my taste but many will like the familiarity. 3. I'm not a fan of ICE and EV. Unnecessary added complexity but many will want it. In 2-3 years pure EVs will have 500-600 miles of range....which is when the Terra is supposed to start production (2027). But unlike the RamCharger whose engine runs all the time, you can apparently turn the generator off. Nice. 4. Should have a camp mode and vehicle leveling like Rivian. 5. NACS and direct sales to consumers...thanks. 6. Wish they would incorporate onX or GAIA.
Couple of thoughts. Ramcharger DEFINITELY has EV only mode with the generator off. Really wished we had asked more about a "camp mode". One item we noticed was that in off-road mode, the navigation was showing terrain details and listed several trails and trailheads, so I'm thinking they intend their own version of Gaia/on capability
Awesome Truck! I hope they integrate some kind step in tailgate like ford or leading GMC multipro Gate (The best).. Also, please Provide option for centre console instead of bench seat…
I dislike the start stop button being on the wheel. Also seems strange to have a dial around that button. Just to many opportunities to accidentally push the start stop button in that location and having a dial incorporated with it.
@@makyr01 Might be for the ICE extender, if there is an issue with the battery (to far away from charger, or some other issue) you could still start the gas motor to drive the truck.
I appreciate the nostalgia of the bench seat, there appears to be no bolstering and it doesn’t look very comfortable whatsoever. The flattened top and bottom of the steering wheel sucks as well but I guess that’s something you just have to get used to.
Really like that spare tire carrier on the traveler......which I have reserved. So glad they have a std. steel roof option. The wood trim in the Terra doesn't look good to me......looks strange. The guy in the traveler needs a microfiber towel to clean the dash. 😄
The exterior design is fantastic. The interior of the truck looks fantastic too. I like the physical controls and the way the screens are built in. I don’t quite get the rag top on either vehicle. Doesn’t seem very practical to me.
@ I’m not an off-roader so maybe its outside of my understanding. No issues with losing heat in the winter? I’d wonder about long term reliability. I’ve only seen that sort of thing on cars the fiat 500.
I reserved a truck within a minute of them coming online. I’m super skeptical that they’ll be able to come in at the price point they promised and I wish the truck was smaller, but they sure do look good
@@ROMRreviews Camping & Glamping are 2 different activities :) No "Need" for sat wifi to go camping, that's more a "Want" for people who make a living in the digital world :)
Even the designer can’t use the stupid screen. 😂 I know, it’s a prototype, but it underscores the issue with these overcomplicated things. That screen is also why I won’t have a sunroof on my vehicle: you can’t see it on a sunny day. At least these have buttons and knobs for the important stuff. My neighbor has a Rivian, which is cool, but everything is controlled via a giant iPad on the dash. He basically sets his controls and leaves them, which is fine until you want to turn the seat heaters on or off, then you have to wait till you get to a stoplight. It’s easy to miss the control while driving, and you have to take your eyes off the road to do anything more complex. Buttons and knobs save lives. Other than that, this design looks good. The wood panels in the truck look weird, like wormy driftwood.
We heard enough today to think they may come into the market with extremely competitive pricing. 2025 is probably the year a lot of manufacturers start to converge ICE and BEV pricing, so by the time Scout comes to market they'll need to be squarely aimed at their competitive set with price, think between Bronco and GX
What's going to be the country of manufacture country of origin USA? These are the type of vehicles that we need to be producing to compete with the world. Vehicles like we used to make in like the 40s, this has an undeniable American vibe with the bench seat design, and the very traditional, but beautiful and detailed dash. This is what I expected from an Escalade.....
@ROMRreviews awesome. I love to see them make of just a regular sedan, kind of like the new Impala or something for America. Unfortunately our legacy auto makers have lost their way, political and ligitory corporatization has ruined the American Auto industry. When it comes to supply chains and production, once things are decentralized it's almost impossible to reign back in. Some of them may fall by the wayside, but hopefully we will have a wave of American manufacturing that really does bring the actual desired level of tech innovation, usability, affordability, but importantly some identity too. Just imagine if this were like a Lincoln or a Cadillac, with mostly domestic parts content....
I am pessimistically excited. I want to believe these will be a reachable vehicle for people but the recent release of the new VW BuZZ and the ridiculous pricing it came with and comparing the features and capacities being showcased here, I see no way these are going to come in anywhere near where they are saying…
Please make the steering wheel round. The square steering wheel is idiotic. Especially when they are trying to sell themselves as the practical option to all these ridiculously user -unfriendly EVs
this scout has just as much issues as vw and they are on the verge of going bankrupt, vw partnered with rivian and rivian is losing money every quarterly and all i hear is the design, how nice how awesome it is, this car reminds me of all the korean cars that has a gm (4 and 6 cylinder) motor and has major issues before reaching 40k miles and another at 60k miles but it has awesome tech, this scout is a girl dressed beautifully but underneath all duncan hines and betty crocker make up is a dude, every youtuber always talks about how nice it looks and the ride but they don't tell you the important stuff like will the vehicle lasts over 300k miles or how reliable it is, it has a petrol motor from vw so you know it's garbage, the ev is rivian and rivian can't sell their ev's because of range issues, this scout is going to costs around $80k and everyone are asking all the wrong questions just like 99% of all youtubers, ask a mechanic and they will tell you which cars or suvs to buy, case closed
Kinda think it would've been too "On the Nose". Plenty of discussion from that team that they didn't want to just create a modern cartoon of the Old Scout - plus, Rivian....
Instead of a complicated LED screen I would love to have seen some digital analog gauges for charge status, speedometer, etc. Buyers are not asking for a large, complicated screen to operate everything. Automotive designers seem to be obsessed with them.
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The more I'm seeing about the tech of the Scout, the more impressed I am. They are really putting in some thought and effort to make it useful, intuitive, and well integrated. I expected it to be very bare bones, at a level that was probably going to be a slight detriment. Really good video!
Appreciate the comments!
I am really interested to see how this whole Scout thing is going to pan out. These two vehicles look fantastic. Lots of nods to heritage International Scouts, especially with the Traveler SUV. A total gut shot to Rivian because the MSRP of these is claimed to be a notable bit lower than what they offer. Sad thing is that these are at least two years away. A lot can happen in two years with the competition. Great video, guys. Keep them coming!
I mean side not that this'll compete with the R2 and R3 which will come in around the 45k pricepoint (as far as we know). The R1S is not a direct competitor and is more a luxery SUV.
Still super excited for the Scout
Nice little tid bit about the harvester being able to switch on and off. I hope they let us get a little more granular on the settings. Great work Gents. Enjoy the rest of the trip.
Yeah that's interesting for sure.
I'm imagining it's a lot like the Wrangler 4xe and the Hybrid, Electric and E Save modes. Hybrid and Electric modes are self explanatory, but E Save has two modes. One where it tries to just save the battery by driving with the ICE, and charge where it will actually charge the battery.
I thoroughly enjoyed this. Love the attention to every minute detail in the design of the vehicle from the exterior appearance to the display ux.
Really hope the super high reflection of the screens is because it is pre-production.
It's more about the angle of the sun with the roof open. And camera angle.
We have the whole thing shot from a different angle and we'll probably post that too at some point. Make sure you're subbed!
Super! I'm soooo grateful you guys got some good footage.
We tried! Thanks for watching
Voll geile Autos. Hoffentlich kommt der Scout Traveler auch nach Europa, denn den würde ich zu gerne haben. Endlich Autos, die Emotionen bringen.
Really appreciate you tuning in!
You guys are doing a great job with your Scout coverage. Thanks!
I didnt think I was going to be impressed with the screen interface, that community swipe is cool.
Perfect for buying that 5.5' plywood!!!
I mean, anybody buying this vehicle for the trades would be better served by a transit van instead. Dropping the tailgate down gives you the length you would want for the target sales demographic that likes to imagine going to Home Depot on the weekend, but in reality would hire out any actual work.
Plenty of bed space for a golf bag or suitcases to get to the airport which is nice.
Do I wish you could buy a reasonably priced simple work truck? Of course. But that's a legal problem in the US (absurd chicken tax) and not a Scout problem in fairness.
Not just plywood, these smaller beds don't fit any ATV (used to fit a Honda in my Ram with the gate up), even my new Canyon Denali bed is so small I can't carry bikes in the bed, need to use a hitch rack. I get it that so many people need seating for 4 people, 2 dogs and a cat for their offroad adventures, but it would be nice if there were a 2-door ext cab version with a 6-ft bed.
@@Rodag001 maybe a spare battery!!! 😛
"for their offroad adventures"... lol.... as if!!!
Really appreciate the video. I reserved the same one you guys did and the new information is just making me even more excited about putting in my order when I did.
Thanks for watching!
Can't wait for my Traveler Harvester to arrive! They have the best ideas and minds working on our @Scout Motors vehicles. Clearly, so much effort going into the launch vehicles, to get it right, out of the gate!
I got a reservation for the truck at launch and can't wait to see this thing go to production. Great job on the video guys.
Thanks for watching!
Excellent interview with Mr. Nelson. A few thoughts:
1. The camera bar on the dash is brilliant as is the ability to swipe the screen left to right. Detox mode is well thought out. Camera under the vehicle to see terrain...nice!
2. Too many buttons for my taste but many will like the familiarity.
3. I'm not a fan of ICE and EV. Unnecessary added complexity but many will want it. In 2-3 years pure EVs will have 500-600 miles of range....which is when the Terra is supposed to start production (2027). But unlike the RamCharger whose engine runs all the time, you can apparently turn the generator off. Nice.
4. Should have a camp mode and vehicle leveling like Rivian.
5. NACS and direct sales to consumers...thanks.
6. Wish they would incorporate onX or GAIA.
Couple of thoughts. Ramcharger DEFINITELY has EV only mode with the generator off. Really wished we had asked more about a "camp mode". One item we noticed was that in off-road mode, the navigation was showing terrain details and listed several trails and trailheads, so I'm thinking they intend their own version of Gaia/on capability
@@ROMRreviews Thanks for the correction on the Ramcharger generator operation.
You bring up a good point in number 3. Never thought of it that way.
Real excited to use that underbody camera while fording 3ft of water, maybe i will see a fish.
I really like the detox mode, i hope it would still have navigation and not just that destination meter. Even just arrows for upcoming turns would do.
That seems like a very reasonable expectation, probably in the center stack
Awesome Truck! I hope they integrate some kind step in tailgate like ford or leading GMC multipro Gate (The best).. Also, please Provide option for centre console instead of bench seat…
Great video! Thanks for sharing!
You bet!
I dislike the start stop button being on the wheel. Also seems strange to have a dial around that button. Just to many opportunities to accidentally push the start stop button in that location and having a dial incorporated with it.
Why is a star/stop button even needed? Key being present should be all that is needed right?
@@makyr01 Might be for the ICE extender, if there is an issue with the battery (to far away from charger, or some other issue) you could still start the gas motor to drive the truck.
Will the suv have a front bench option?
can you remove the midgate as an option.. that would be pretty sweet for a pass thru if you put a truck camper on it
Detox mode is dope
I appreciate the nostalgia of the bench seat, there appears to be no bolstering and it doesn’t look very comfortable whatsoever. The flattened top and bottom of the steering wheel sucks as well but I guess that’s something you just have to get used to.
Elite camera work
Full disclosure
Scout creators ftw!
Really like that spare tire carrier on the traveler......which I have reserved. So glad they have a std. steel roof option.
The wood trim in the Terra doesn't look good to me......looks strange. The guy in the traveler needs a microfiber towel to clean the dash. 😄
The wood is beautiful in person, but a bit too much for my taste as well.
Dual AC 120V outlets behind the center console will be appreciated. 15A for 120V*15a=1800W max?
I'd be interested in the Terra if they manage to keep it around 60k.
ROMR, do you know if they’re using LIDAR and/or radar or just cameras?
I like the area behind the display. You can put your hemp in there
Canvas top on truck is a must
It might seal the deal, switching from traveler to Terra. Wife would like me though
The exterior design is fantastic. The interior of the truck looks fantastic too. I like the physical controls and the way the screens are built in. I don’t quite get the rag top on either vehicle. Doesn’t seem very practical to me.
It's my favorite feature on our current Jeep Wrangler. Changed the game for open top driving in off-road vehicle
@ I’m not an off-roader so maybe its outside of my understanding. No issues with losing heat in the winter? I’d wonder about long term reliability. I’ve only seen that sort of thing on cars the fiat 500.
Will the front seat of the terra also come with captain seats instead of the bench seat?
Absolutely.
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I reserved a truck within a minute of them coming online. I’m super skeptical that they’ll be able to come in at the price point they promised and I wish the truck was smaller, but they sure do look good
Will most likely start at $69,900 and up. $50k? It’s not happening.
Unplug...with satellite wifi.
I guess you go camping without water too
@@ROMRreviews Camping & Glamping are 2 different activities :)
No "Need" for sat wifi to go camping, that's more a "Want" for people who make a living in the digital world :)
Ooooooooooh someone got a gimble! Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice 😂
When off-roading, you def need a buddy. Who else will clean those underbody cams? 😊
Screens look reflective AF. I hope I’m wrong.
We were getting direct sunlight right on those screens, tough timing
Even the designer can’t use the stupid screen. 😂 I know, it’s a prototype, but it underscores the issue with these overcomplicated things.
That screen is also why I won’t have a sunroof on my vehicle: you can’t see it on a sunny day. At least these have buttons and knobs for the important stuff. My neighbor has a Rivian, which is cool, but everything is controlled via a giant iPad on the dash. He basically sets his controls and leaves them, which is fine until you want to turn the seat heaters on or off, then you have to wait till you get to a stoplight. It’s easy to miss the control while driving, and you have to take your eyes off the road to do anything more complex. Buttons and knobs save lives.
Other than that, this design looks good. The wood panels in the truck look weird, like wormy driftwood.
2027 is soo far!!
You really should be thinking 2028 for delivery.
Man I cant decide between the Terra and the SUV now...
Head says Terra. Heart says Traveler.
100k puts it out of my prices
We heard enough today to think they may come into the market with extremely competitive pricing. 2025 is probably the year a lot of manufacturers start to converge ICE and BEV pricing, so by the time Scout comes to market they'll need to be squarely aimed at their competitive set with price, think between Bronco and GX
What's going to be the country of manufacture country of origin USA? These are the type of vehicles that we need to be producing to compete with the world. Vehicles like we used to make in like the 40s, this has an undeniable American vibe with the bench seat design, and the very traditional, but beautiful and detailed dash. This is what I expected from an Escalade.....
They'll be built in South Carolina
@ROMRreviews awesome. I love to see them make of just a regular sedan, kind of like the new Impala or something for America. Unfortunately our legacy auto makers have lost their way, political and ligitory corporatization has ruined the American Auto industry. When it comes to supply chains and production, once things are decentralized it's almost impossible to reign back in. Some of them may fall by the wayside, but hopefully we will have a wave of American manufacturing that really does bring the actual desired level of tech innovation, usability, affordability, but importantly some identity too. Just imagine if this were like a Lincoln or a Cadillac, with mostly domestic parts content....
I am pessimistically excited. I want to believe these will be a reachable vehicle for people but the recent release of the new VW BuZZ and the ridiculous pricing it came with and comparing the features and capacities being showcased here, I see no way these are going to come in anywhere near where they are saying…
“Do your stupid awkward wave” 😂😂
Thanks for watching till the end 😅
@@ROMRreviewsI wanted every detail lol. I’m hyped!
35 inch K03s!
Now we know where the engine is going to go...
You can look but you better not touch 🤪
I give zero rips about the software.
Design a basic system that works and let Apple and android run everything else
Hi. I had to stop watching because of the constant fast zooming in and out. Otherwise great video.
Please make the steering wheel round. The square steering wheel is idiotic. Especially when they are trying to sell themselves as the practical option to all these ridiculously user -unfriendly EVs
this scout has just as much issues as vw and they are on the verge of going bankrupt, vw partnered with rivian and rivian is losing money every quarterly and all i hear is the design, how nice how awesome it is, this car reminds me of all the korean cars that has a gm (4 and 6 cylinder) motor and has major issues before reaching 40k miles and another at 60k miles but it has awesome tech, this scout is a girl dressed beautifully but underneath all duncan hines and betty crocker make up is a dude, every youtuber always talks about how nice it looks and the ride but they don't tell you the important stuff like will the vehicle lasts over 300k miles or how reliable it is, it has a petrol motor from vw so you know it's garbage, the ev is rivian and rivian can't sell their ev's because of range issues, this scout is going to costs around $80k and everyone are asking all the wrong questions just like 99% of all youtubers, ask a mechanic and they will tell you which cars or suvs to buy, case closed
rivian is like a toy. scout is a rivian made for men
This brand is bound to fail, because they made it too complicated ! Trust me it will never get launch
Fascinating take
@ Thank you for good review really appreciate your efforts
Except for the headlights the styling is a winner. Designers should have used an old school round headlight design, LED of course.
Kinda think it would've been too "On the Nose". Plenty of discussion from that team that they didn't want to just create a modern cartoon of the Old Scout - plus, Rivian....
Naa, they nailed the lights…. Round would look too bronco, or too rivian.
Starting MSRP of $50k? I guarantee it’s not happening unless Scout makes everything optional.
MSRP is $60k before expected incentives lowering to about $50k depending on state/locality/etc. Obv this was before the election.
Nobody wants that big center console. Non utilitarian. Learn from Rivian please.
If that big center console were also, say, a refrigerator and/or a locking safe I'd say that could be utilitarian?
Instead of a complicated LED screen I would love to have seen some digital analog gauges for charge status, speedometer, etc. Buyers are not asking for a large, complicated screen to operate everything. Automotive designers seem to be obsessed with them.