2027 Scout Terra GLOBAL DEBUT: The Ultimate Super Truck For Less Than You’d Ever Expect!
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Love the 10,000 lbs towing capacity and a front bench seat!
It was refreshing to see a bench seat. It makes the interior look twice as big!
Not a fan of the bench seats… under 60K wow
@Bikerbug2020 that is an option, you can get with a console. They said it in the reveal.
Once you said vw , I lost all of my interest in it. Vw group is infamous for making garbage cars.
They can promise anything now but just remember this is still vapor ware until a production model is released.
The fact that they are making it to be worked on by the consumer speaks volumes! I am digging this m, looks SICK!
"Up to 80% of the components are user serviceable" SOLD
I love that too! I can remember my uncle who was a car mechanic sitting on the side on our scout with his feet in the engine bay as he would fix it. It was an amazing vehicle.
I'm curious what they qualify as "user serviceable". I'm with you though, this is a huge check box when we live in a world of not being able to repair your own stuff.
It's an EV. Aside from tires and brakes, there's not much you would need to service.
This is a big deal! Love the look. The bench seat is everything.
Hmmm maybe because the closest service stealership is 9 hours away?
Something as simple as bench seats in a pickup truck goes a long way. Great job! The truck looks amazing.
This is probably the most excited I've been about an EV. Especially the range extended option. Love the front bench idea. Awesome how they gave nods to old designs too.
I love the fact that it’s a range extender what a fantastic platform !
ev more bs .make them propane a real; clean fuel with very high octane .ev are ok city cars for ny city but not worth a thing in 15-35 years
Almost as they've been reading my YT comments
I know, I would likely not buy that option - but great to have that option!! What I really like is it is hardy design, simple, no crazy doo dads ... that is what WE want!! I don't want to pay for power roll up bed covers (that don't work), or behind the cab under the bed storage (that leaks and is really not useful for the 98% of us) and the complicated and expensive to repair suspension ... Rivian, do you hear us!!
Not a fan at all of the front bench so hopefully captain chairs are also an option for the rest of us
The 80% user servicable, body on frame design and rivian interface just sold me on this. Now i just need to afford it by 2027.
They absolutely crushed all expectations. Wow.
This will be my next truck. Had me at range extender. Bravo scout. Even the Chinese companies realized that range extender was the perfect blend of efficiency
looks like Ford Bronco and Rivian had a baby
Both great vehicles. If it can combine some of the best parts of both, with American design/production and VW's pocketbook/engineering oversight, it could be very good.
I really love the brand new scout Terra yes it's not quite into production but I still love it!@@m1l3s27
I literally said this exact same thing in my head and then came to the comments to see if someone else had the same thought haha
@@ytvirus I get why the specs aren't quite set in stone as these are not production ready
Looks a lot like the original Scout
I learned to drive in my dad's 75 Scout II, personally I think they did an excellent job of capturing so many of the old traits of that era and putting them into something new. Examples are the shape of the lights, and the stance, and the wood grain type dash, and the horizontal speedometer. Bravo to the designers.
Big Manufacturers take note. This is how you buy out or bring back a brand. You write them a blank check and you let them do what made them popular in the first place. Like Tata did with Range Rover or Geely with Volvo. Loving how VW did this, kept the brand in the US, body on frame and it’s not a VW underneath.
I'm glad to see these making a comeback. I wish it had diesel or gas engine option without hybrid/electric.
I had a 1971 IH Scout Comanche v8 with duel fuel tanks. It was white with a tan hood and top and Comanche written along the bottom of the doors. That was THE most hard core truck I've ever driven, 8 band leaf springs on the front axel.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the full front bench seat with Nothing in the way of the middle!!!!
Actually seating for 6. They've been reading my comments
If they put a V8 in it I'd be somewhat interested.
Ya love it until you need a place to park your Big Gulp.
I just watched the Scout reveal. Having a rear mounted engine as a generator is brilliant for the range extender harvester. Hope that it's not just the Traveller, but the Terra too. That's huge for performance and range. Putting the weight in the rear and keeping the trunk up front is perfect. I'm really rooting for this vehicle to be great. Driveway serviceability and user friendly, what a concept. Factory direct sales bypasses all those dealership markups. If they can hit the advertised price point this sure looks like a winner.
Ok seriously. This is the most exciting thing to happen to vehicles in A WHILE. Seriously cool specs and some SERIOUS off road features. This is the one and only electric vehicle I would even consider. If they keep that price point these will do great. Very interested in what the hybrid version can do.
I cant remember when i was more excited for a new model launch! Im 50 and i still have fond memories of my grandpas red and white international pickup. Im in!
I know 50-60k is a good price for what this is, but man is that still a lot of money.
When a base model crew cab Ram 1500 is 50k there are not other options for less unless you go mid-sized.
@@Jay-me7gw Even those are close to 50k.
Let’s see what they sticker for. Not optimistic. Base model might be very base. Might end up with a lot of $80K models. Like a Land Cruiser.
No way it'll be that much. Gonna be like the cyber truck
@thndr_5468 This puts the cybertruck to shame this is a actual truck.
User serviceable, front bench, solid rear axle, front & rear lockers, great range, 10k lbs towing and body on frame!!! SOLD
That bench seat and body on frame with a solid axle im sold
Look at that seat mount @5:45. There is no way this comes to market at $60k without serious cost cutting relative to what they showed here. “Starting at $60k, as shown $110k”.
Ha that’s funny you noticed the seat mount. I was thinking the wood paneling, glass roof, leather seats are going to cost a lot more than the base model.
@@YogiTheBearMan I guess my point was that they're even making the things that 90% of people won't even notice really nice. They're doing what Merc did in the 80s, back when you had to be somebody to afford a Merc.
@@rightwingsafetysquad9872
Mercury was an affordable vehicle back in the 1980s. ;-)
Merc=Mercury
Benz=Mercedes-Benz
@@dvader3263 Merc - Mercedes
@@dvader3263 Merc is also used in some places to abbreviate Mercedes
I had a 1974 Scout II, it really is amazing how they were able to visually connect them, definitely love the bench seat the most, hopefully 🙏 it will start a new trend 😊
I still have one.
This a for cat ladies in the city that brag they drive a truck. 100% not the original scout.
No way!! This is so cool... I love it. Biggest point for me is the throwback styling. It almost looks like a squarebody Chevy mixed up with an International on the front end. It just screams old school and tough. When they opened the front doors I literally said "It has a front bench seat??" This is like clash of the eras. Old school farm truck meets cyber tech. I love it. Good job Scout.
These both look fantastic. They absolutely nailed the looks. A gas range extender means you can carry a jerry can of fuel out on an offroad adventure. Front and rear lockers, a solid rear axle. All fantastic things that I did not expect!
Honestly, I didn’t think I would like it, I was wrong, this is awesome
This thing is nuts. Who'd thought that Volkswagen could pull this off?
Agreed, very impressed as they exceeded my expectations. And I am a Bronco owner.
Well, I think their marketing team is trying to be very clear that it isn't Volkswagen that's doing this at all, Just footing the bill. I'll Reserve judgment until I see the UI
They've come a long way since not initially understanding why Americans want and need cupholders. (Long story short, decades ago, they sent engineers to the US and found the longer straighter roads meant longer trips which meant more people needing to eat and drink on the go.)
they really haven't pulled it off, we got some press bodies, no driving, and not here until 2027. in 2027, we'll find out if they pull it off.
It's a great first look! Let's see how it goes when they actually exist.
❤ love it. I am a baby boomer. My father worked International Harvester in Fort Wayne Indiana before World War II left to fight and came back and worked at International Harvester. I had a 1974 Scott 2
I want one
I LOVE IT!
IT HAS EVERYTHING I'VE MISSED ON THE MODERN TRUCKS!
- Bench seat (!!!!!)
- Real handles
- Buttons and knobs
- Somewhat traditional design
It's a truck for people who actually like trucks!!
I love it too. However, you can get a bench seat on current trucks. I have a bench seat in my ford super duty.
@@cliffordmontana4562 you can, but you basically have to order it new to get it that way, which is out of my price range. Also, it pretty much has to be a base truck with no options to come that way.
They're very hard to find with a bench seat, especially on the used market.
@@GKMess42 Yeah you’re right, most used ones don’t have a front bench. I did order my truck, but is a base XL. I got a new (2 years ago) 2022 f250 4x4 crew cab long bed F250 with 7.3 gas and 4.30 gears for $50,000 with ford discount. It’s got remote start,bench vinyl seats, Sirius radio, upfitter switches, 8” screen, dual batteries and alternators. It’s got everything I need and nothing I don’t. These $100,000 trucks make no sense to me. They’re pickup trucks meant for work.
@@cliffordmontana4562 dude what you just described is basically my dream truck. I'm not kidding either.
I've wanted an F-250 crew cab with bench seats and the 7.3L motor ever since that motor came out. I originally wanted vinyl everything but I'm mixed on that idea because I live in Texas and the vinyl seats can get uncomfortable in the heat.
Due to the current state if the economy/finances, I'm hoping maybe I can pick one up used when they're 5-10 years old.
Absolutely love it, but please offer a basic version for those of us who want to use it for work and are not worried about the luxuries so much.
80% user serviceable? Im glad to see new vehicles incorporating the right to repair. Im looking at you, too, Aptera.
Yes Aptera! I'm think this and the Aptera would be the perfect set of vehicles for me 5 yrs from now.
At that point, the other 20% is probably high voltage systems. Glad to see an EV company ditch the 'disposable electronic gadget' trend.
The front bench seat is the biggest reason I ordered the cybertruck.
I'm sold on the Scout
BEAUTIFUL TRUCK
Looks impressive! I think this is better than a Rivian at first glance, we'll see how it plays out in reality.
I love scouts so i would choose this over a rivian or any other electric especially with the gas option. I was impressed by the hummer suv though once aome youtubers got to drive one in video. That was nice.
I really hope the new Scout finds success. I grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana. There were Scouts literally everywhere. Many friends Dads worked for IH. It was a sad day when they ended production. Glad to see they are back! Too bad they aren't still made in the Summit City.
My father in law drove his International Scout pickup until it fell apart. Then he converted the bed into a trailer. Which I tow with my Rivian - so I guess I already have an EV Scout pickup. 😆
They drove like you would expect a farm implement to drive on the highway and disintegrated in about 4 years.
@@kimoandrews5802 4 years? His lasted 20 years and half a million miles. As a “farm truck.”
They had me at "range extender". But everything else looks great, too.
Huge, heavy, expensive battery packs are not a very good solution, though is necessary for BEV until better batteries, faster charging, and more numerous chargers comes online. Yes they get one the range, but add a lot of expense and weight for those few times one needs the range. Most days, 30 - 100 miles of range is more than enough. But when towing or driving long distances or driving to remote areas, that is when more range shines. A super large battery pack will address some of those situations, but not the situation where there are no fast chargers. We live in a small city with chargers, but tow our fishing boat to a reservoir only 75 miles away, but there are no charging stations along the way or there. Same with the trailheads where we hike, bike, tow dirtbikes/ATVs and snowmobiles, etc. A range extender is a much better solution than carrying around a 200kWh battery pack. A 75 - 100KwH battery pack (for 100 - 200 miles of all battery range) and a range extender would be perfect.
Until there are many more charging stations available (that work reliably and are not overcrowded) and can consistently do true DC fast charging at a rate of 100 - 200 miles of range in 10 minutes, range extenders are a good bridging solution. Someday the charging infrastructure will be there, but certainly not even close right now unless you only drive near medium or larger cities or on an Interstate corridor. Even large side highways have no chargers. I've been watching and waiting for the day I can own an EV pickup and it's still a long way off, unfortunately, unless some of the these manufacturers that say they will include a range extender actually get their pickups to market.
50 weeks or more per year, for most people, the EV charger is in their garage.
@@dvader3263 Agreed and much of the attractiveness of BEV, and plug in hybrids, is charging at home. For many, that will care for most of their charging. It would for my wife's vehicle and uses. But for those that live rural and recreate remote every weekend and/or tow even small trailers with driftboats, fishing boats, trailers with ATV/dirtbikes/snowmobiles etc., most BEV won't cut it because the small towns we pass on the way to the trailheads or rivers/lakes have no fast chargers and we can't make it there and back on one charge, unfortunately.
This is where range extender vehicles come in. There are plenty of BEV choices out there already but not really any fullsize range extender vehicles, so this is another niche with a lot of demand. Great opportunity for manufacturers and good to see someone filling it. It will allow those that want to dip their toes into EV to experience it rather than stay away completely.
My old school Scout, 300,000 on that engine. Locking front and rear. The only thing I had to fix was the front and rear differential. The engine is solid. This new one is like a new puppy, its cute but not like the old school dog in the house
Placed my reservation last night for the Scout Terra with range extender. Good to hear the front is winch capable. Only problem I have, is my advanced age. Hopefully I'll be able to take delivery and enjoy this absolutely wonderful new truck. Now the wait begins.
Wow. Finally a retro design done well!
I have to say, the styling is nice and not overdone like other "look at me!!!" EV's, price is right in today's age, presumed long-term backing by a well established manufacturer, hybrid for those who don't want a full EV...I'm more than impressed. Very, very well done y'all.
Bench seat 😊. The wood interior looks amazing too
Love the bench seat. It's iconic to my childhood.
This is one of the few electric trucks that looks like it was made by people who drive trucks for people who drive trucks.
YES!!
Add a tailgate that is split, or swings open for my old man back, and I'm sold. Dig it!
once this hits the streets the Cybertruck is dead. Who would want a Cybertruck when you could have the Scout.
Fsd. But I'm interested in this as a work truck
This is cool but it’s coming out in 2027 for around $60K. Cybertruck prices will likely continue to come down as Tesla ramps up. I would take a Cybertruck if prices are similar because by then they will have worked out the kinks and we’ll have a better idea of it’s reliability.
Or just buy an R1T today?
Cyber all day every day
By 2027 Tesla will likely have done a massive facelift on the Cybertruck and drastically lowered the price like they've done with all their other cars. The only thing the scout has going for it is the bench seat.
Love the boxy SUV design! I would NOT opt for a glass roof or leather seats. Regarding the rear hatch, I find that a rear-mounted tire often requires a swing door. I’d prefer if the tire were mounted underneath, allowing the rear hatch to open upwards and out of the way. Overall, a handsome SUV-very reminiscent of the Rivian R1S.
This is amazing..
Scout is in a fantastic position.
Its gets to hire talent from existing EV companies bringing best practices.
It gets to use well-developed battery/motor solutions used by other companies.
It had a chance to study the whole industry for years and incorporate end user feedback into its initial design..
And will be able to benefit from the latest battery tech early on.
Looks good. Should be great for RV towing with range extender. Will have to see what happens to pricing. Dual motor CT was going to be $50K.
Thats a sweet looking EV Pick up .... Lookss like they put lot of thought into the utility for the pick up and the bench seats are just so cool. Very nice clean design , love it !!!!
If we're saying $60k for a truck is affordable, we've already lost the plot.
It comes with you’d expect a 60k truck to come with, and nothing has been seen on the bare minimum truck that is set to be in the low 40s
@@ytvobenji2121 oh man, low 40's what a deal... not.
@@ytvobenji2121 Im not seeing anything below 50k even with incentives on their site. When did they announce a 40k model?
Getting any truck with this setup in the world we live today is 50k . Good luck finding anything outside a shitty work truck. If you can’t afford it, save your money for a down payment
@@steveo1574nobody ask you to be stupid to spend $50k on a truck. Nobody is forcing you to buy a $50k truck. There is a big difference in wants or needs. $50k to justify manhood????
That truck is cool but PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE send us a single cab with 8' bed option! That would make it capable of being an actual work truck. 5.5' bed is more like a lifestyle vehicle. LOVE the bench seat
Yes! And or a 2wd Travelall version and they will have to take my money or fight me.
Single cab? What are you, divorced?!?!? Single?
Most of us have 2 humans in the household along with Pets
My Labrador alone eats 80% of the back seat. She only sits for the first 60 secs or so, then she lays down, much to my Blue Heelers' dismay.
@@TexasLocalProduce”lifestyle vehicle”
Needs 6’ bed or longer for section 179
@@TexasLocalProducemore like he's an entrepreneur
Love it! I yelled, "and it's got a bench seat!" The minute you looked inside and freaked out the dog and wife, lol😂. Love the look, size, specs so far... if they'd sell it with just a gas motor it would be perfect, hehe. Price...nice! (But believe it when I see it.)
Reserved! Those look awesome! Should release just in time for my Rivian lease to be up.
I really hope they can keep the price point for both of these vehicles, and I absolutely love the gasoline range extender option... This has officially become my new obsession.... and if they can keep these price points, I'll be selling my Bronco and heading over to Scout!!
Another competitor in the mix. This is awesome.
I LOVE the bench seat! That is FANTASTIC!
Okay, now THAT is what I'm talking about!
A body on frame PHEV, solid rear axle, locking diffs, mid size, with 10k tow rating, 2k payload, and it is aimed at $60k or less?
If they manage to deliver the hybrid for around 50k you can bet your caboose I am buying one!
Now, what remains to be seen is if reality meets expectation and I'm gonna be real, 2027 is a VERY long way off.
In all honesty I think we will be lucky for this to actually reach the market and I will be shocked if they don't goose the price to over $90k to make it a luxury vehicle.
The fact that the big manufacturers are ignoring the middle market in favor of luxury goods has left the largest market segment unserved. If these guys are smart and make cost effective versions they will be in a position to eat the lunch of GM, Ford, and Chrysler.
Thanks to the TFL team for bringing this to my attention, this is EXACTLY what I have been begging for. And, since we have a few years till they launch, I will be saving my pennies to get one.
The strategy is to keep it an everyday man's truck. They know most of the market cannot afford a 100k truck. They are securing pricing for all parts now, so it should be pretty close to that.
@@arcostonian I sure as heck hope so.
That looks like a very good overall package and if they do it right I think they will tempt a lot of folks away from the big three.
Love Tommy's genuine excitement for this truck.
That bench seat is awesome. $60K sounds great but I'm guess most buyers will choose options that bring it closer to $80K or more. Very exciting though especially with the range extender option.
All car companies want us buy options. That's where the real money is for them.
Fingers crossed on pricing. Base model is usually too bare bones, and anyone remember cybertruck pricing of $40k base model in 2019?
Because the base will be base.... great trick from manufacturers
I have my fathers 1968 Scout with only 26,000 miles and it has always been garaged
That's quite a collector piece these days.
OMG only 26, 000 that is awesome !
@ original paint too
Like a lot of that. Don't need the 'upkink' in the back of the cab windows and wish the bed was 1' longer, it would be usable for my needs. Price still a bit high, given the short bed, but reasonable. Love the front bench.
THIS is how you make an EV that people will want. Love the gasoline range extender option too, takes away the adventure range anxiety.
Ok Ford, you have to make a Bronco truck now. Waiting patiently.
@@TangoTangoAlpha yeah but it’s not a Bronco. Put the Bronco body and retro styling on a Ranger chassis. Can’t tell me it wouldn’t sell better than the vanilla looking Ranger. I’d trade in my Trail Boss Colorado the day they hit dealers. Would have bought a Bronco but need a truck bed.
@@JSEME - I'm currently driving a Bronco BadSquatch and would definitely consider swapping for a pickup version if they ever make one. I'm also interested in a PHEV version if/when that becomes a thing... or, as of tonight, maybe a Scout Terra.
@@oliver5911 agreed. Even if I’d be very unlikely to buy a brand new Scout from a new company with a likely slim dealer network, this vehicle is a good thing. Will hopefully force some competition to the big players to do more traditional/retro styled and off-road capable vehicles when they see how well received it should be amongst enthusiasts.
@@JSEMEJeep tried it with the Gladiator and it seems it did not work well with sales after the initial hype cooled down.
If Ford did that, they will cannibalise sales from the ranger. If they priced it above the ranger, they will be competing with F150 termor & raptor products. Overall it will be a flop in sales long term.
Tommy already rockin' those Dad jeans. Borderline JNCOs. Retractable mirrors aren't crap. It prevents them from being hit.
Finally!!! a truck that fits most of the use cases and looks amazing!!!! Wife is getting the SUV and I will take the truck!!
BOOM That's a great all around Truck ! Well Done. Stick with 3 models with a no nonsense competitive price and steal the show ! Stunning.
I don't think $60k is going to be unrealistic in 2027 with how quickly battery prices are dropping. However thats probably not the trim they're showing here.
That’s my worry. They never show the base version on any reveals. For instance I wouldn’t touch the base Bronco it looks terrible but the upper trims and especially the Braptor look awesome. I’m hoping when this hits the market the “cool” looking one like the one they are showing here doesn’t end up being 85-90k
I’ll keep positive though as my next vehicle won’t be until 2027 which will work out perfectly for this
This is what truck folks have been waiting for. It like a mix of f150 and rivian with traditional truck features too. And easily serviceable. Heck ya. This is what I want
Nice looking truck. My Dad had a Travelall when I was growing up. Looking forwards to you guys being able to test it and see how it performs in the real world
My wife’s dad had the Travelall too. She remembers as a kid the family driving all over the US and Canada towing a camper. It was some govt surplus truck painted traffic cone orange. She and her sisters loved it.
I want this truck. Finally a company that listened to what we wanted.
That is a good looking truck. Great Job
User serviceability has my attention. Love the fact that it can be bought direct from the manufacturer also.
It looks great, but I would never give up my R1S for it.
When one of my friends picked up a Scout 80 several years ago we marveled at the similarities with a Series II Land Rover. I still have my Series IIA . He no longer has the Scout and hasn’t for years.
"trying to live out their Boeing fantasy. You can"
OK, I'm sold! ⚰️
Very promising first impressions I must say. It's nice to see the bench seats both front and back. I could see myself driving around in either one of these but I'd probably be gravitating toward the pickup the most. The panoramic roof is pretty nice. I like the added footstep on the side of the bed and the integrated air compressor is neat. While it sounds like a simple thing one of my favorite features of my Silverado are the in-bumper footsteps. I'd probably go for the range extended hybrid version though.
I love everything about it. However, we all know how the pricing goes... Each delay in production jacks the price up for some reason. This will be $80-100k, just like the Cybertruck.
Thanks Tommy! I am super excited and just fell in Love. Might have to line it up as I transition away from the Colorado Zr2 (2.8)
Wow wow wow 👍👍👍 I am speechless...
My parents drove us cross country in a 70’s Scout 2. Very cool.
I Love It!!!
I am blown away! That truck is amazing!!
I'm interested in hearing more about the hybrid version.
Lots of cool specs and numbers and looks 2027 is a long ways away, I’ll believe it when I see it.
this is amazing, I had low expectations, but damn I love it! A bench front seat!!!!
I’m all over this. That Terra is peak electric truck, man. Gonna be more like 80-85k at that trim level, tho
This won't be 60K, i can tell you that.
Been wanting a Rivian but now I'm thinking its worth waiting for the Scout
You lost me at the "IT'S ELECTRIC" part... 😒
I pray they stay true to this concept! So many great features
The rang extender for both the truck and SUV? Probably the only way I would want to own a EV is with a generator. At least for the next decade until the grid is set up and batteries alone can push 500miles
Chevy is already doing an EV truck with almost 500 mile range. The grid is very good now as i was able to drive across country in my Ford lightning with 320 mil range with not one problem charging.
@@LarryRichelli that is good to hear. I read a lot but I don't own a EV so your opinion is probably more valid than mine or the things I hear about the grid status. I do hear the term "range anxiety" often though.
Yes the GMC/chevy are one of my top EV options because of the range.
@@LarryRichelli Huge, heavy, expensive battery packs are not a very good solution, though is necessary for BEV until better batteries, faster charging, and more numerous chargers comes online. Yes they get one the range, but add a lot of expense and weight for those few times one needs the range. Most days, 30 - 100 miles of range is more than enough. But when towing or driving long distances or driving to remote areas, that is when more range shines. A super large battery pack will address some of those situations, but not the situation where there are no fast chargers. We live in a small city with chargers, but tow our fishing boat to a reservoir only 75 miles away, but there are no charging stations along the way or there. Same with the trailheads where we hike, bike, tow dirtbikes/ATVs and snowmobiles, etc. A range extender is a much better solution than carrying around a 200kWh battery pack. A 75 - 100KwH battery pack (for 100 - 200 miles of all battery range) and a range extender would be perfect.
Until there are many more charging stations available (that work reliably and are not overcrowded) and can consistently do true DC fast charging at a rate of 100 - 200 miles of range in 10 minutes, range extenders are a good bridging solution. Someday the charging infrastructure will be there, but certainly not even close right now unless you only drive near medium or larger cities or on an Interstate corridor. Even large side highways have no chargers. I've been watching and waiting for the day I can own an EV pickup and it's still a long way off, unfortunately, unless some of the these manufacturers that say they will include a range extender actually get their pickups to market.
Duuuuude! The bench seat is amaaaaazing!!
Bench seat in the front sold me!
Good job getting this out! Thank you!
He's not allowed to touch it!!!? What!
The bench seat and column shifter are excellent options, I hope they make a two door with those too.
Now we know why VW is partnering with Rivian.
My first car was a 1974 Scout 2. Crazy that the brand is being revived!
These Scouts are honestly the first electric vehicles that have me thinking about getting one. The combo of the availability of a range extender, body on frame with solid rear axle, user serviceability, and overall design is really going to make me think about the possibility of getting one when they are available.
The right amount of futuristic tech with the right amount of vintage looks 👌
up until now rivian r1t was the only truck i was interested in but this has definitely peaked my interest
Great job, Tommy. One take wonder! You crushed it!