THE SCOUT TRUCK IS BACK - (and *more* than just Electric)

[@Crystalcluster]

As a German it's especially fun seeing American startups building in America and doing fun American things and being owned by VW

[@texmexbbq7085]

DiamlerChrysler ended in disaster... probably ultimately had to do with resentful UAW members not wanting any level of control of the company by the Germans.

[@ryanwalters6184]

I'm glad your Germans are so okay with shipping all your jobs overseas. We already make your BMW SUV in South Carolina. That plant is the biggest exporting plant in the United States also.

[@trollwaffen1248]

@@ryanwalters6184thats only for the North American market. Thats mainly to avoid tariffs and keep up with demand

[@Checkmate025]

While closing plants at home, and laying off skilled employees

[@_Tp___]

​@@ryanwalters6184Newsflash, America isn't making those cars for the European market...

[@coachsteve10]

Everyone else: "We're not allowed inside just yet" Jerry: "Sitting in the driver's seat feels so good"

[@rbuschy]

you noticed that too eh? Other guy had to ask them to open the doors and couldn't touch anything

[@Yielar1]

@@rbuschy that was pretty strange on the TFL review

[@TheEverthingBagel]

knew others would catch that too

[@sedrickphillips]

😂😂😂😂😂 i said the samething

[@coachsteve10]

@@Yielar1 I have a feeling TFL will comment about unfair journalism during a recap video of the event. They’ve done so in the past.

[@smallbutdeadly931]

One thing I can respect is them actually including buttons in these. It just makes a vehicle feel more premium.

[@HawaiianKong]

Wild that buttons are a luxury item in electric cars

[@NateFord]

Removal of buttons seemed cool until we actually started driving them. It’s clear they remove them for one reason: Reduce production costs, maximize profits. We need legislation that requires tactile controls for ALL driving and comfort features. Anything that makes you look away from the road is straight up moronic

[@Gogo8mkd]

Nowadays not only feels, but it IS more premium. It actually costs more than one general-purpose touchscreen.

[@ShihanQu]

That Nokia luxury mindset

[@reduxith]

@@HawaiianKongNot just electric cars nowadays, its spread through more mainstream ICE cars as well

[@taurineganz832]

It has a bench seat in the front row!! That's awesome! Modern trucks feel so confined in the front seats, and resemble cars so much now. This Scout looks great!

[@andmicbro1]

Well and with a family, it's like, either go with a large SUV that can seat everyone, and still be able to tow with. But a 6 seater truck means you can tow, do work, and fit the whole family in there when you want to tow your RV. I'm really curious about towing, and if the gas powered generator will be good enough to go on longer towing hauls.

[@orbitalflux]

Man, they nailed the design that's for sure. These are both stunning all around.

[@MrKillroy26]

50k lmao. Get ready to see this thing sitting on the lot with a 90k tag on it

[@artistwithafro909]

This is the unfortunate truth with the price of modern cars we'd rather go for an ICE truck for 20k (if you can even find one for that price)

[@NateFord]

@@MrKillroy26 $50,000 is already too much. And it should be illegal for these companies to promote their price with “incentives” subtracted. Those are government subsidies that don’t apply to everyone and aren’t even guaranteed when these vehicles release in >3 years (I’ll believe that “2027 launch” when I see it)

[@llamuh]

Agreed. I’m looking at $100k all day. Really wish wages would catch up to what all these car manufacturers apparently believe is an average wage.

[@ideatorx]

What a joke, at least 90-100K US. It'll come to Canada as a 140,000$ car. Who is this even for? Those people could have a hummer EV or a Gwagon, this isn't environmentally friendly, so why not buy a gas car anyway.

[@mredizon00]

​@@ideatorxI'll choose gas/diesel auto any day than these scam EVs.

[@Buringrud]

The hints of Rivian everywhere

[@ryanwalters6184]

But better. Rivian had a lot of problems out the gates. Let's see how they do.

[@Buringrud]

@@ryanwalters6184 I would say we don’t know yet. I am hopeful and they look great however, we will see what comes when production/deliveries start.

[@Lorentz_Driver]

Hints? It's the same vehicle

[@Buringrud]

@@Lorentz_Driver The truck is for sure on the R1 platform and the SUV on the R2 platform.

[@sonofagun1037]

Tbh, rivian has hints of classic scout. This is a direct successor of classic scout.

[@PorscheSpeedster-kz6nc]

TFL was not allowed to touch anything. I love that you sat in and touched everything!!!😊😂❤

[@HEMI345S]

Everything is based on your YT reputation 😂😂😂

[@brianrosenlof388]

Lol, his YT reputation should be the reason not to allow him anywhere near it. We all know what he does to the things he encounters! Please don't put bullet holes in that scout!! 😂

[@Derick.All-Time]

They also review cars and talk smack, Jerry is just super stoked and talks about all the cool things nothing negative! Positive energy goes a long way🙂

[@brentsmith-d8h]

@@brianrosenlof388 In today's video, we are going to learn to draw Spidey in the hood of a Scout!

[@V10PDTDI]

@@Derick.All-TimeI saw the reviews Tommy did and he was super enthusiastic and very knowledgeable on old Scout vehicles and he actually owned one before they should’ve let him feel and touch the trucks.

[@dannywinget]

Why do I like this so much?

[@edelindimitrov3922]

Because it looks perfect and specially the interior

[@SpecZer00]

Won't like the final price tag I am sure.

[@paulb1951]

@@SpecZer00how do you know? Are you poor and can’t afford a nice vehicle?

[@CarswithNash]

These are actually pretty cool! Love that they have the gas range extender.

[@Ckw200]

smh...

[@rogerwilco1777]

It'll be cool if they get anywhere close to those numbers.. a sad reality with most EV's is you gotta take whatever mileage they claim and chop it in half.. ..also 50k my foot, remember when Tesla said the CyberTruck was gonna start at $39,900?.. yeah we all know how that turned out.. I still want one, but aft being constantly disappointed by car manufactures, its a "I'll believe it when I see it" kinda situation.

[@spicey4522]

​@@rogerwilco1777the gas generator means mileage is essentially a non issue. You just stop at a gas station and fill up like a normal ICE vehicle. If you need to go further and either don't want to stop, or are going somewhere without gas stations you can just store more fuel in the bed via gas cans. It's basically the best of both worlds. Now as for price, I'm betting 70k for the lowest trim

[@rogerwilco1777]

@@spicey4522 oh good to know.. i still want one.. someone else said there wont be any mark-ups for 'some reason'?.. again, i'll believe it when i see it.. I just paid a $2,800 dealer mark-up on a hybrid Corolla.., and the guy in the next breath told me to feel lucky they were giving me TWO keys... (they usually charge an extra $500 for that)

[@spicey4522]

@ if there aren’t any markups, it’ll be because the manufacturer sells them through in house dealerships with set prices. If they don’t, there’ll be markups

[@renisthemenace]

Love the bench seat and button layout. Good use of space.

[@booth403]

MAKE BENCH SEATS GREAT AGAIN!!! ... seriously though, would love to get a truck but fitting the family and a dog means crew cab and crew cab means pain in my ass to drive anywhere in the city 😂Bench seat and a kennel in the box would be prime

[@micbroc6435]

@@booth403 I understand that I am in the minority but if someone would offer a single cab bench with a stick I’d be camping on their doorstep. The fact that at least one oem has listened to all of the hate about touchscreens and taken action is at least a step in the right direction.

[@booth403]

@@micbroc6435 oh ... you sweet sweet individual ... If only there were more of you in the world 😅 I'd legitimately love to go back to an old stick shift diesel, doesn't even have to be Cummins at this point ... I'd drive a fuck Dirtymax if I could get it in a manual XD

[@evildude109]

@@micbroc6435 I just want an electric swapped 1980s hilux, is that so hard?!

[@micbroc6435]

@@evildude109 sounds like an interesting proposal. Honestly I inherited a ‘66 red thunderbird when my dad died. Would love to convert it but I fear it’s a project I’ll never get to

[@wednesdayweld564]

They realized the error of their ways and are wisely reversing course on the tactile buttons issue! I like it!

[@felipe-nt-d]

The error of their ways is making those vehicles EVs in the first place...

[@Yielar1]

@@felipe-nt-d disagree. Love the EV with range extender option. Why are you watching EV reviews if you don't like them? lol

[@CGGS_0]

@@Yielar1To be educated? You don’t have to like something to be educated, y’know?

[@codder32]

@@felipe-nt-d oh look, an EV hater. Original. It's okay, the rest of the world is still converting more and more and beating records every year :)

[@codder32]

That's a stupidly huge line a buttons. Still don't understand how that's easier than just having them on the screen. Ain't no way you don't have to look to know which button to press, it's not like there's only 3 of them at which point I'd go : okay sure, you can "feel" which one...

[@eriklauritz]

I wasn’t sure, until I saw the bench seat. SOLD.

[@Shadow_Wolf_190]

Same, now automakers EV or not have no reason to make it not optional

[@Yielar1]

I wouldn't go for a bench seat so hopefully they still have an option for captain chairs in the front

[@codder32]

Wouldn't it just constantly feel like you're "unsupported" in the seat ? Like, most cars have more and more "sporty" seats" that keeps you in place when turning instead of just sliding everywhere... Might be fun for 30 minutes off road but seems to me like it would get annoying real fast after that.. Never tried so definitely might be wrong!

[@eriklauritz]

@@Yielar1yeah I bet they will have both options. The captain chairs in the suv look sweet. Probably same as that 🤔

[@Charles-Darwin]

easier for the lady friends

[@tobiwan001]

Wow. What an amazing design. It looks so much better - both the outside and the interior - than anything I have seen recently.

[@coreysheesley2870]

I am so happy to see the scout live on!!! Scouts were my family vehicles growing up, my pap and his entire family, anlong with my parents owned multiple of these!! Great vehicles!!

[@frank118]

Backed by VW which recently entered into a software agreement with Rivian. So this is actually looking really good. Got my reservation in.

[@tobias..6688]

The Truck looks like there's more than just a "software agreement"

[@Mike-sd5gw]

Don’t VW and Rivian both have issues with quality and reliability

[@pazi402]

@@Mike-sd5gw Eh, this platform technically has 2 years of software development available. I am excited!

[@skully70]

I was actually getting rivian vibes with the two vehicles side by side. So a partnership makes some sense!

[@bradhaines3142]

@@Mike-sd5gw rivians biggest issue i heard of was a design flaw in the first generation where the unibody was in 1 piece causing a fender bender to require a full body swap. fixed as of like last year

[@juangaming21]

this car looks like a force of nature

[@Konikly]

tf2 reference?

[@juangaming21]

real recognize real

[@TaccRaccoon]

@@KoniklyBONK!

[@Konikly]

@@TaccRaccoon mad milk better ngl

[@T128Productions]

@@Konikly Yes.

[@TheCoBBus]

Will be working at the factory, cant wait to see it for the first time

[@pgarciaAP]

Too bad it’s made in South Carolina.

[@NoWay1969]

I had an uncle who worked at IH, and drove a Scout pickup, the same one, for what had to be twenty years. The styling on these trucks echoes that a little. Lots of warm nostalgia seeing these come back.

[@JR_Villablanca-de-Mendoza]

Im so happy seeing more and more electrified trucks! I’ll see you around for more of these cool videos!!

[@babematerial5796]

I absolutely love the interior, it looks so “exquisite” lol. Also so great to finally see separate drivers and entertainment screens, I’m tired of seeing so many brands doing the same “2 joined screens just slapped onto the dashboard” design.

[@_Makanko_]

I think the screens still fall in the trap of having to be massively oversized for no good reason. I don't really need my passenger to be fiddling with the infotainment to be honest. It's a nice concept I suppose

[@mobisugershot]

@@_Makanko_ ig its just to make it feel more luxurious, or show off that you can afford a bigger screen, like luxury cars having a huge grill for no reason and suffering the consequences of it. large screens only make sense for self driving cars, which are like 5 years off (waymo is geofenced, so no need for screens, but makes sense for teslas, but this is rivia-i mean scout we're talking about)

[@mobisugershot]

i especially hate how they make it seem bigger than the screens actually are, the screens on cheap trims have such huge borders that you cant even call them huge bezels anymore. a smaller screen would be more slim and more cleaner while offering more visibility than 5 inch screens in a 10 inch box.

[@OCMike]

This is the vehicle I've been waiting for! Love the solid rear axle, detachable sway bars, the gas generator option, body on frame, AND the physical switches and buttons. I hope they show this at the LA Autoshow next month. I need to see it in person.

[@gentlesnot1864]

These things are so cool designed imo. Tactile buttons, well placed screens and very practicaly. Hope they evolve and get better and better.

[@TechWithBrett]

Hey this actually fits my family!

[@romeochhut3829]

a functional sunroof that literally opens the entire roof of the interior is awesome 😯

[@b16crxt]

I dig it! The bench seat and all those AC power options are killer! Not to mention having actual buttons and knobs for everything. Touch screens are not the way to go for everything.

[@ChanceYoung]

This thing is awesome! I grew up spending way too much time on international tractors but it's fun to see them branching out again!

[@tharais]

Uh, this isn't IH. It's VW.

[@djplonghead5403]

I like the design more than Rivians- I think it has great throwbacks to the past- it doesn't just feel like 2 big screens, while still having modern functionality.

[@briantcarroll4789]

Looks just like them

[@1sgooden]

This is just a tad different than the Scout I learned to drive on in the mountains when I was 12. It was an older model even then. As a little girl weighing about 80 pounds soaking wet getting that pedal down to shift with both hands while peeking over the steering wheel…yeah that means I was not holding on to the steering wheel just hurrying as fast as I could to get the thing into gear…sigh…kinda intense and frustrating at the time. It was not my dad’s idea and we were on a mountain road…lol. We had another older one when I was 16 and had gained 20 pounds but still hard to drive and the ride was …yeah…kinda out of control. Thanks for making me smile and laugh! Be safe!

[@benjaminalderson7011]

I got a reservation for the Rivian R2 the day they announced it, but have actually been considering getting an R1 instead. But this blows both of them out of the water, especially with a larger bed that I can *probably* get my 650cc motorcycle into without having to run it diagonally. The 240V outlet for a camper and bed lighting and outlets on the charge port and on-board generator/range extender make this an amazing platform for camping! Wow. I would buy one today if they were building them now. Just put down a reservation!

[@tdcfc]

That interior looks amazing.

[@stevetrottier5326]

My father worked for IH in Chatham back in the day and he came home with one as a kid and I will never forget the off roading he took me in on my bday with my friends and just loved that 1st experience off roading at 9yrs old. Jumping forward 15yrs I bought jeep and kept forward for 30yrs and 6 jeeps. But now I would seriously consider this Scout 💯 now that I'm in my 50s. Great job took long enough

[@Drforce2311]

Full circle. That would be cool.

[@Ka0sNinja117]

This vehicle would actually make me rethink if I wanted to rivian or a scout. I love the vibe and design!

[@syundown6005]

Same!

[@funkijote]

Rivian and VW have a $5 billion software, architecture/platform, and manufacturing joint venture. The software in Scout might actually be based on Rivian's, possibly other bits too!

[@blackdubz]

@@funkijote I honestly thought they were Rivian.

[@TheRealGavBak]

They're rebadged rivians

[@mobisugershot]

@@TheRealGavBak tbh i feel like i agree with you on this, looks too much like rivian, like 2 cars and they look suspiciously similar to rivan's cars interior seems different, design worse imo i would honestly go with rivan because i know they actually make evs

[@dasrules24]

I never thought I would want an electric car until now. So glad it's all made and built USA. Love the bench seat and the compass

[@2mindful]

I absolutely love that front bench seat!

[@CaptainBlitz]

"Lady and gentlmen". ah yes, singular.

[@JnrJeed1]

I noticed that too But why ?

[@IXISSV]

Does everyone crowd round your phone to watch KZbin with you? If not, its mostly one person watching on their phone, hence the lady & gentlemen 😊

[@TaccRaccoon]

@@IXISSVwouldn’t it be gentleman instead of gentlemen

[@TaccRaccoon]

According to his analytics it probably looks like that

[@alkoyyy]

The man knows his audience.

[@pepesilvia4564]

The fact that they are using the Rivian powertrain with their Enduro motors makes me feel very comfortable in placing a reservation, my R1T haas been flawless these past 2 years. I was planning on getting the R2, but now I placed a reservation for their Traveler, looks so good and solid axels with locking differentials and less gimmicky stuff with a focus on maintenance/repairs fits more my lifestyle.

[@yowvil]

There are no mechanical parts shared with Rivian. Scout is using Rivian based software along with its zonal architecture design.

[@mikebuchholz347]

I agree.. might cancel my R2...

[@jimboh.2654]

It doesnt have rivian powertrain, company is vw supported so they might use vw parts its not clear yet

[@mikebuchholz347]

@@jimboh.2654 Did I suggest it was a Rivian?

[@lv_coyote]

Can't wait to see all the rich people in my city driving these.

[@bismuth4847]

I live in Austin, so it's basically a nonstop parade of $70k-$120k offroad vehicles that only see parking lots, sitting in bumper to bumper traffic.

[@TheTalonts]

These things are so wide that 2 might not be able to pass each other on city streets, so it could get interesting.

[@matthewdumas5342]

To the strore and back. No range. Worthless.

[@ProXcaliber]

@@matthewdumas5342 Your stores are 350 miles away from your home? I'd hate to live where you do if that's the case.

[@ProXcaliber]

@@evil1st Everything you just said is completely and utterly inaccurate and false. Do you really think manufacturers would be putting 8+ year or 100k+ mile warranties on EVs if they thought their batteries would be that bad? They would be bankrupt before even the first year of operations in free battery replacements alone. And yes, while the range is an estimate because the car isn't out yet, so that can definitely change. You can be sure that it will at minimum have 330-350 miles of range for the price this is coming in at and what its competition on the market is. Furthermore, EVs all have settings where you can adjust how much you want the battery to charge to, meaning they are not constantly charging to full capacity. Unless they are LFP, which those are recommended to be charged to full daily. You are also grossly overexaggerating how much heat affects the battery. I live in Florida and the heat literally doesn't make not even 1% of a difference. This is because batteries like to be warm, so they use less energy to keep the battery warm. The cold is different because batteries don't like to be cold, so the car has to use energy to keep the battery warm. There's a ton more detail I can go into, but I'd just suggest watching engineering explained, since he has a great video explaining all of this in simple to understand terms.

[@davidadgidzi7007]

This is the best-looking car I've seen this year, both interior and exterior. I could say this is my dream car

[@MrChipcho]

This is the first electric vechicle that i really like the look of, especially inside, the cloth and leather combo is amazing!

[@russellcook8075]

I love that there is physical buttons. The design front to back is top tier.

[@Drfuzbear]

2:54 "The massive glass roof up top, which hopefully has some kind of tinting for us, uh..." Now, that's a statement that I can relate to 😂

[@AHungryHunky]

Yup, I REALLY wanted a panoramic roof on my next car, but even my wifes little sunroof turns her car into a furnace if she leaves the shade open on a sunny day. Decided since I was buying something to haul a newborn around in, it wasnt that needed of a feature, especially if it didn't have a shade of some sort.

[@jordanplays-transitandgame1690]

Bros getting sunburn on his scalp 😂😭

[@huehuehue-x3c]

Seriously, I don't get why EV manufacturers are hellbent on putting fixed glass roofs on these cars. Just put a normal fucking roof and save yourself tons of money.

[@LAndrewsChannel]

@@huehuehue-x3c Because they are copying Tesla, just like a lot of phone and laptop makers are copying Apple in every aspect. EVs from traditional brands in their low to mid trim levels don't have any kind of glass roofs, and even the top trim might have a traditional sunroof. Not everyone is hellbent to copy Tesla, just take a look at a Kia Niro EV or a VW ID.4.

[@smrpilot]

If you look at the edges of the roof glass, it seems to be oscillating with the frame rate. Maybe it has a dimming feature.

[@johndoe-nt]

Best looking electric truck I've seen

[@artramirez3506]

The Terra looks awesome.

[@danecarpenter8735]

I'm glad to see the generator. That is something I've been wanting to see. I like all the tactile buttons. This is a win for me

[@NWJF]

This is a compelling package. I'm not "anti EV" but I am cautious to how aggressive EVs have been to attempt to "change everything" I enjoy seeing EVs ditch the wild ideas and stick to basics and really focus on the simple things. A pull out tray table? Bloody simple. I like it. Physical controls? Who woulda thought. Solid axle instead of expensive hub motors? It works.

[@YogiTheBearMan]

And gas generator means you not SOL if you’re run out of battery away from a charger

[@NWJF]

@@YogiTheBearMan it's a great idea much like the Canadian Edison semi tractor. It's using a conventional form factor and incorporating EV innovation. The Chevy Volt attempted such a combination however I don't think the complexity netted enough benefit overall MPG. And. It just didn't sell. We'll see how it's implemented in the Scout.

[@mypdf]

@@NWJF I think this might just be an integrated generator so you can basically "charge" the car using fuel while you are driving. Sounds pretty smart to me as this means you only need one engine, get the EV power/acceleration and still have a great range.

[@TwoShoedDude]

Which EV uses hub motors? I thought that was an idea from 20 years ago that never took off.

[@NWJF]

@@TwoShoedDude pardon my turn of phrase. Complex EVs such as Tesla, Rivian, Lucid and the like. Use multiple motor setups. With the only similarities between them and an ICE vehicles drivetrain are perhaps suspension geometry and the drive shafts/CV joints. Keeping a design simple, connecting a motor to the drive wheels through a differential/shaft/axle eliminates complexity, offers familiarity of design AND reduces R&D costs to "redesign the wheel" if you will. This being the opinion of one of the great unwashed who didn't go to college and I probably have Cheeto stains on my shirt.

[@criticalhadlock886]

Love the bench seat in the front 😀

[@VWhitepaw]

The other day we where talking about the dangers of capacitance and touchscreen buttons vs the tactile buttons. And why motor companies tried switching to the capacitance and touchscreen buttons. AKA, it saves them money. With capacitance and touchscreen buttons, people looks look away from the road to look at where the buttons are before pressing it. Even if they know where the button is. With tactile buttons, people will feel for the button before pressing it, keeping there eye on the road. The same goes for the indicator stalks vs buttons on the steering wheel that keeps moving with the wheel. A study I believe found that using capacitance and touchscreen buttons distracted driver vision for up to 10 sec. The time to look down and focus on the buttons till the time at looking back to the road and focusing on the road to see brake lights in front of them. The study was mentioned on another youtube channel that I can't recall right now. Don't misunderstand, having a touch screen could be good like adjusting setting for your car. But, in my view should not be touched while driving. While driving you should only be using tactile buttons as much as possible. Buttons you can feel and know the location. And keep your eyes on the road.

[@AliasHSW]

Reasons why Honda has been going old with there products. And so are other manufacturers are following suit.

[@crixusjt]

I will seriously consider the Scout pickup. This looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

[@blueplanet1048]

I really like the way it looks. It’s such a cool design

[@NiceLadyProductions]

Love all the dials and buttons in the interior!

[@joeamith838]

That pullout tray for passenger is awesome! I'm surprised no other company has done it before(that I know of).

[@Link1400]

Fisker did on the ocean But honestly I don’t blame you because no one actually owned a fisker ocean unironically

[@ILoveTinfoilHats]

Can be found on some 90s luxury cars, often in the back seats. And for the driver in some F150s now

[@tankerkiller125]

I'm so happy that car manufacturers are seeing what Edison has done with semis and is taking it to the consumer. The gas option to charge the car is incredible for people who have to travel far distances, tow, etc. but also want the quiet ride and power that comes with electric.

[@elijahtucker7938]

Basically a better hybrid, and I'm all for it

[@KeaganExtremeGaming]

chase has stated they didnt come up with the idea and these vehicles were probably being developed for a lot longer. there's been a few hybrids like the mazda mx30 that are series hybrids but there arent many

[@andreccantin]

The Chevrolet Volt does this too. Well, did this too, as 2019 was the last model year for it.

[@ethanhansen9910]

Just reserved my Scout Terra. Doing the gas + electric which is the best combo and what I believe to be the future.

[@ronnocmsungam]

LOVE the physical buttons, toggles, and dials.

[@andrew-hat]

If I could afford one, I'd buy it in an instant! That highly usable and full of physical controls interior got me from the first second. I wish more manufacturers would do this with their interiors instead of removing essential controls. Not confident the price will still be around 50k or that they'll start selling them in 2027, but one can hope... in the meantime, I better get to work (or play the lottery), so I can afford one :D

[@Wooble57]

not sure of your financials and local gas\electric prices, but depending on those as well as how much you drive, EV's can be quite affordable as it is once you factor in gas savings\maintenance. The kona EV I bought is actually cheaper than a similar gas vehicle for me.

[@Reahreic]

Fine print on the website says starts just below $60k for a base model, with tax credits that can be close to $50k

[@Icridium]

I have to hand it to the designers, they did a really nice job with the aesthetics.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

I reserved one. 35s, solid rear, lockers, made in the US, and gas generator… nice! They just need to follow through with Offroad Capability, Incredible Durability, and it has to be Fun to drive.

[@shawnbradford2243]

Gas generator 😂😂😂😂.

[@ProXcaliber]

@@shawnbradford2243 Have you never heard of a hybrid?

[@shawnbradford2243]

@@ProXcaliber that’s not how hybrids work, the engine in a hybrid drives the vehicle NOT charging the electric motor…..that’s why it’s dumb.

[@ProXcaliber]

@@shawnbradford2243 A hybrid is a combination of any two different power trains. In this case, even though the gas/diesel motor does not power the wheels, it still provides power to the battery that ultimately powers the wheels. There are a lot of other industries (mainly commercial or industrial) where this is already used, minus the battery. This is an excellent way to extend the range of the vehicle without adding the additional complexity of having two drivetrains.

[@shawnbradford2243]

@@ProXcaliber yes it’s VERY different than a hybrid as I said. So per your second comment your first comment is incorrect as I had stated….please cite a vehicle that is electric with a gas generator…..

[@adamrosenhamer3762]

Love that they added the generator option!! That's awesome!!

[@Luke-qs2cg]

These are exactly what I've been waiting for. I've owned a model x and y for 3 years now and the only thing I've come away with is a serious desire for an off road model y sized vehicle. The traveler seems perfect for me. Long range, gas generator, great interior, 4wd, still fast, Tesla charging, outlets everywhere, what's not to love?

[@booth403]

This is a project that I really want to see take off, the old Scouts were amazing little vehicles and if they can bring that product back with electric power it could really shake up the current lineup.

[@dh66]

Not going to be anything like the Scout if it's electric though

[@booth403]

@@dh66 yeah, it'll probably be better, which is only natural considering that's the whole point of evolution.

[@shermanfirefly4343]

@@booth403the original scout was a rugged farm truck. This is another family mid-size suv. That’s fine of course and I think it looks nice. None of the new versions of these classic trucks fill the gap left by the originals which is unfortunate. Hopefully someone will embrace a back to basics approach and make something simple, affordable, and gas powered.

[@booth403]

@@shermanfirefly4343 With all due respect, we had a Scout until about 30 years ago, they were capable offroad vehicles more than anything. Yes, people used them as farm trucks, no that was not the only use for them, we used ours for camping and commuting with family, like any other SUV. I think the main problem here, is that people are stuck thinking it "has to be gas" to represent its original purpose. That's just ignorance at its peak, if this thing is a capable off road vehicle, with more range than the other electric offerings, then its serving its purpose in this day and age. From everything I can see, it will be a dammed capable off road vehicle, and with the generator, that's essentially the same as using the small 4 banger that a lot of owners purchased back in the 60s/70s to get better mileage out of something capable. To be clear, I'm all for gas engines for fun. I enjoy a project like most men, but at some point a lot of you guys need to quit living in the past, and to realize that some form of electric vehicle will be taking over the market whether you like it or not. That doesn't make you wrong to hope that some companies will keep gas engines alive for a while, but saying things like this will never "fill the gap left by the originals", that's just not correct in any sense of the word. Again, no disrespect meant, I just feel like its worth it to stomp out these knee jerk comments when possible. Analyze what you're looking at, in the context of today, and its undeniable that these new Scouts, as well as the Hummer EV, are true electric successors to their gas counterparts.

[@EMOJO_2001]

I hate to admit it , but electric cars are getting very interesting. Finally, something that isn't "the exact same thing we always made but electric". Edit: 3 SEATS IN THE FRONT NO WAY, THAT'S SO COOL! I thought it became illegal do do that (because no one ever does it).

[@colinnwn]

My FIL 2018 F250 has a bench seat in the front. It's a comfortable as a bucket seat and the back folds down to where it's hard to notice it isn't a normal console. I love it. And I love Scout is going to do it

[@isaackvasager9957]

Almost every modern pickup has 3 seats in the front. The center console in the middle folds up and it's a seat there.

[@colinnwn]

@@isaackvasager9957 I don't know what the percentages are in sales, but I've been in a good number of modern half ton pick-ups, and none of them had a 3rd seat under a front console.

[@pud_009]

​@@colinnwnBench seats are the default option when buying a truck. They are usually $1500-2000ish cheaper compared to "captain's chairs" with the full size centre console. You tend to see bench seats more often in work/fleet vehicles than in personal vehicles nowadays.

[@quintonostler4154]

2:02 😮 thats the coolest thing ever! Fantastic for getting my work done during long commutes. I regularly drive 4 hours to st george! Big help, plus a picnic table for the Costa vida stops. Color me impressed

[@massimolettuce]

The bmw i3 and mazda mx-30 already had range extenders, they just never took off - but these look amazing opposed to the other two

[@Luv_2_Watch]

I put a reservation down with the extender. But in the hopes that they will come out with a heritage model that I can switch to. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 I really, REALLY hope they do! I want the roof to come off like on the original Scout!!! It will be my first EV.

[@AsaphRoofingContractors]

Hopefully they make one where the roof comes off.

[@silversnake101]

If they make that front bench seat able to lay completely flat, then this would be the ultimate camping mobile!

[@pobashennaidoo3051]

This looks absolutely nifty!

[@gcslade]

Scout looks very promising! It's great to see someone has finally figured out the way to get extended range and gain more towing range in an EV truck or SUV (full electric drive train) with an integrated on-board ICE generator. Towing and range extension without having to stop or charge often is the holy grail for EV truck and SUV adoption. Hopefully, we will see more EV truck manufacturers begin offering effective on-board generator range extension options.

[@andreccantin]

The Chevrolet Volt had this "figured out" over a decade ago.... and now it's discontinued.

[@gcslade]

@@andreccantin Yes and no. The Volt was way ahead of it's time. However, its electric motors were mechanically integrated in the ICE transmission and drivetrain. The Scout is a full electric drivetrain and only is electrically coupled to the ICE generator via battery charging only. That said, the Volt was and still is one of the best " hybrids" ever made.

[@egomez1986]

Surprisingly nice! VW can really learn a lot from here, made in USA, under 60k and with range extender…take my money!

[@marc527]

assembled in the usa, by a german company with parts made in china...the only way to sell it under 60k

[@Charles-Darwin]

@@marc527 how else was it done in the last 20+yrs tho? at least they aren't marking it up as if it were 100% us made (at least allegedly...for now)

[@ProXcaliber]

@@marc527 If it qualifies for the US federal tax credit (like they say it will) then the majority is made in the US, including parts but most importantly the battery.

[@ledzeppelin1212]

​@@ProXcaliberI'd probably prefer a Chinese battery. Have one in my Tesla. Their LFP technology is way better for the time being.

[@ProXcaliber]

@@ledzeppelin1212 It's better in longevity, but its power output isn't up to par with NMC. I'm not saying longevity is bad, but I personally prefer NMCs higher power output.

[@Betazeno]

That roof should be on all SUVs. Very cool! and beautiful trucks.

[@reynoldkissling7159]

My dad owned a '77 Scout II that I bought from him when I was 15 for $1. We spent several years fruitlessly trying to restore it (when I bought it from him it was mostly held together with duct tape) before finally caving and selling to a collector we knew who ended up restoring it to its former glory.

[@Rqzen8]

Finally someone did an electric vehicle right. I love it

[@xdsweatypalms5296]

This car looks straight out of Cyberpunk

[@AHungryHunky]

Kind of reminds me of the Mule almost.

[@flannel7977]

0:10 I so thought that was OSB at first lol

[@notajetplane]

Same😂

[@Kellysg126]

Ahahaha it looks like osb!

[@andrewchristianson8242]

Finally a car using the Chevy Volt generator technology again! I lovee my Volt so much. Such a great idea to have a gas generator option even if you don't normally need it.

[@RickEstrada]

I kinda want one. My grandpa had a scout when I was a kid. And international farm equipment. Made me think of him ☺️

[@somerandomontheweb]

THE SCOUT IS BACK?!

[@MrPsychopathYT]

Let's be real, this is some new ev truck that was given the scout name

[@steincaron]

@@MrPsychopathYT and the brand is owned by VW

[@MrPsychopathYT]

@@steincaron 🤯🤯

[@quintonostler4154]

1:34 ❤ love the subtle jab at Tesla. Sigh I will never buy a car without a turn signal stock. Its been standard for 100 years. Seems like the smart people at Tesla aren't as smart as they think they are

[@thelonewanderer420]

Car will drive itself. Won't need to use the turn signals manually at all 😊

[@davereeder61164]

I agree it was change for the sake of change! I have pre face lift model and am delighted to have indicator stalks and column gear shift too. The Scout looks great!

[@Rokstardad82]

The scout scratches at a level 6, with deeper grooves at a level 7

[@StuGhostface]

They are absolutely beautiful! I love that boxy is coming back 😍

[@Studio-kv7eu]

I can’t wait to get one😊….so happy to see American made back in action 💪

[@GrimJokes42069]

That thing is a beast

[@GrimJokes42069]

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[@CrAzYfAcE69]

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[@GrimJokes42069]

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[@CrAzYfAcE69]

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[@CrAzYfAcE69]

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[@JoeNasr123]

THIS is what an electric truck should be!

[@lopypop]

"Can climb 100% grades" at 2:30. It can climb up flat walls?!

[@thomascave1835]

100% grade is a 45° slope

[@lopypop]

@thomascave1835 ohhhh, that makes way more sense now. Thanks!

[@1wheeldrive751]

It’s still optimistic. 45degrees is very, very steep. We live in rural VT and have just a 9 degree slope on the private road to our home. In winter, nobody can get here without 4 Wheel Drive AND winter tires. Nobody delivers here in winter. It gets real quiet, which is nice. Both of our cars are 4WD and both have Blizzak snows on for the winter months (have them on already, because winter starts in the fall here).

[@williamheilman7904]

This is a legit addition to my ice Yukon Denali. I would definitely acquire one for my wife. Meaningful to me, my aunt and uncle worked for IH.

[@Nicofue2902]

WOW! This car looks amazing! It's the coolest design I've seen in quite some time. I've never heard of Scout here in Germany. I hope it can be at least imported. I think it's incredibly good-looking and cool!

[@mech-tech4779]

I really don't understand why this companies make Eletric offroad vehicles. the Battery is below the car, how safe is that when off-roading? specifically in the rocks.

[@HamRadioN0CKL]

Imagine damaging the battery on a rock and then try to cross a small stream of water. 🔥

[@TheBlu04]

Bro they butchered another classic...

[@GDM1787]

This truck looks amazing

[@coopkink]

hybrid is essential for the adoption of battery tech so im glad to see it on the scout. Definitely on the list to own one day

[@Factory400]

This checks all my boxes: 1. Range with gas extender 2. Solid tow capability, likely at a range that is further than I want to drive 3. REAL buttons!!! 4. Practical overall size for everyday driving 5. Big enough to carry a useful amount of things 6. Looks cool

[@johnsonsl944]

They are a long way off for sure but these look awesome! Cant wait to see them show up on the road.

[@АнтонДемченко-д8т]

Wow this looks really good! Love the interior!

[@Maverick128]

Oh how I miss the front bench seats. These look awesome! I'd love that pickup.

[@WesBundy82]

I love the interior, the exterior and the glass generator is a perfect ev solution.

[@theridesideoflife]

Simply beautiful - thanks for the sharing 👊🏼

[@themotorhino1331]

Well as a 2 door Bronco owner that LOVES everything about it, I've also always dreamt of a Scout. We will keep the Bronco and happily welcome the Traveler into the mix. By the time this releases, my son will be driving and will take my Tacoma and I'll end up with the Bronco while my wife enjoys the Traveler. Hopefully the reservation is also a price lock. Reservation complete.

[@vcc1534]

no price lock, but at least no dealer mark ups!

[@a.m.9357]

This is way more beautiful than others in the sector. ❤

[@UnboxBawaji]

amazing

[@davidslaton]

Love the interior look! Wow… and the extra range ✅✅

[@Murphy5-5]

thanks for putting in unit conversions