Loyal to the Original? Designer Reacts to New Scout Truck & SUV

[@AutoEsoterica]

What letter grade would YOU give these new Scout vehicles? - Craig

[@mrjasonwhite73]

A

[@nc3826]

F- for being "Fantastic"

[@Ghpage-j3b]

B+

[@magus269]

A+ - absolutely love it. Hope it all works out well in the final production model

[@vcc1534]

I give it a straight A! I hate when people say it looks like a Rivian, it looks like a Bronco, etc. As a former owner of a 73 Scout II am am biased but come on people the design team absolutely nailed this! I reserved both just because these are timeless...

[@ToddAdams1234]

I’m 53 and my very 1st vehicle was a 74IH 100series 4x with a 4spd.! I love that truck, but it had the typical case of body “cancer” that Binders in MY area suffer from. I had to quit driving it because I needed a much more reliable rig. I bought a 4x Tacoma. I currently have over 300k on my Taco and it’s still going VERY strong.

[@arloarevir2191]

Very clean and minimalist I will buy this in a heart beat , I wish all brands make a vehicle as simple as this

[@AutoEsoterica]

Right? These look pretty nice. Thanks for watching! - Craig

[@h3e44]

Only clicked on this because I was like I know that ain't my old professor and it is. And in typical White fashion a through review. Human factors was interesting with him.

[@VABrowneMDPhD]

These vehicles are so beautifully designed. They bring real visual excitement and sophistication to a vehicle segment that ranges from the cartoonish to the ultra luxurious. The designs are well thought out and purposeful while promising both ruggedness and sophistication. I love the cabana top! I can’t wait to see the final production models. I would definitely buy both of these vehicles!

[@jogabel]

Congraulations on launching your new channel!! This video was full of so many geat design insights! I feel like I learned so much. I love the Scout's thoughtful and timeless design.

[@xavierdupuis8]

What is his other chanel ?

[@bluesteve124]

One of the subtle aspects of the interior that I just noticed, is that both the shaping and clever choice of leather color (for me) evokes a feeling of wood trim. Hard and soft at the same time. Maybe a weird detail to geek out about, but I love it.

[@11ICE]

Mr.White, he was my design theory professor when I studied at CCS. Kinda wild seeing him again. Someone I still need to prove myself to.

[@magus269]

Loved the comment about the interior interface and buttons. The "who has the biggest screen" competition as stated is so true and frustrating. It feels like since Teslas have a giant ipad to control everything there has been this thought that all EV's must follow suit. And while I love the Rivian, their lack of tactile buttons is a bit frustrating. A mix of buttons and screens just seems like the best possible solution.

[@nc3826]

Thank you for giving us a designer perspective on the new Scout brand. My only minor concern for the brand is that it's not taking advantage of its EV architecture, as much as it could have? To stay true to its heritage. For example it's Frunk is smaller vs Ford and GM. And it will have a solid rear axle. Without a midgate like GM offers. And for interior controls. I would have like to seen integrated controls, something similar to the Rivian scroll wheels, Instead of a separate touch screen and toggle switches. But on most of the major points, such as offering a right sized range extender. Which is sorely needed and past due in the market. And it's elegant, true to its heritage design. Plus all the optional add-ons, such as for farmers. Means that I'll be a unique offering. Can't wait for it to hit the market to see how well it does? And how future iterations will turn out?

[@AutoEsoterica]

Thank you for watching and commenting! Glad you enjoyed the show. You also raise a couple great points. It's very curious that engineers went with a live rear axle. An independent rear suspension gets you better ride and handling as well as more interior space. A midgate would have been a great addition to the Terra, too. - Craig

[@garyvanmeter4911]

@@AutoEsoterica It is designed to be off road trail worthy, that's why! And we like switches.

[@chrism82793]

Oh yeah this is my type of stuff... Also Craig is spot on we want buttons 😂

[@AutoEsoterica]

Awesome! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. We've got a lot more videos coming! - Craig

[@BaconCruiser]

Well now I think the YT algorithm knows me better than I know myself. Super fun!

[@nc3826]

Exactly what I was thinking.... Our YT overlords are getting too good at this :)

[@AutoEsoterica]

Glad you found us! Stay tuned for more like this soon.

[@wurlitzex]

There's a five year gap between this video and the video you posted before this one. Welcome back!!!!!!! Looking forward for new videos!!!!!

[@AutoEsoterica]

Awesome, thank you so much! We've got more videos of my '36 Ford in the works and many, many other features on the way so stay tuned. - Craig

[@raywodehouse3015]

Very interesting and well-presented. Thanks. By the way, do you still have your 1936 Ford?

[@AutoEsoterica]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting! Yes, I still have my '36 Ford and we'll be publishing many more videos about the car very soon, so stay tuned. - Craig

[@raywodehouse3015]

@@AutoEsoterica Thanks Craig and I will stay tuned. Ray

[@layfonalsief7083]

Can’t help but see the resemblance to the rivian truck

[@mrjasonwhite73]

That's fair.

[@nc3826]

Can’t help, but see the resemblance of the Rivian brand to the original Scout brand. Nothing is ever truly Original......

[@AutoEsoterica]

Good point. That's a perspective few are considering.

[@mec7568]

Would also be interested with his thoughts on the Terrra top of rear quarter character lines that channel the original Scout 80/800. Those were there to simulate a lower belt line on the bed with the pickup top that IH thought would sell more than the full-length Traveltop. (The opposite occurred)

[@Jluislive]

New channel Craig? Keep up the designers interviews. Love it!

[@xyz8512]

Interesting analysis.

[@AutoEsoterica]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting! - Craig

[@etmccaus]

You can still get front benches in the Tahoe/ Suburban/ Yukon, even going into the MY25 refresh...

[@NLBassist]

A missed opportunity just call Chris as you speak, to ask what came first:) My favourite details are the horizontal front and back lights which go through in te sides. Almost as it is one light, disappearing behind the body for a while.

[@warrenny]

3:05 Bronco vs Scout. The Bronco has an iconic design, but I prefer the cleaner look of the Scout.

[@cybair9341]

Too bad it's a 4-door. A real minimalist design would tackle this contradiction.

[@LCARSx32]

It's not what sells though. They have to work with what's viable.

[@cybair9341]

@@LCARSx32 - How do you know it doesn't sell if nobody manufactures a 2-door. The original Scout was a 2-door and minimalist and cheap and they sold plenty. The Lada Niva has a 2-door model and they can't produce enough. It's not that 2-door vehicles don"t sell. Manufacturers want to justify the exhorbitant prices by adding more stuff on a vehicle

[@michaelmesceri9090]

Love the video! I subscribed and will be watching more. One minor comment: Check out sketch monkey’s car design reviews. The smooth lines in color just make his videos a little better looking when drawing on the screen over car images. The thin, white scribbled lines get the point across, but they just don’t come across as professional looking. Other than that, rock on with your great content!

[@AutoEsoterica]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting! We appreciate you. Yes, I totally agree. Going forward, we need to make sure the sketch lines are thicker and a contrasting color. These were a little hard to see. - Craig

[@Xanthous]

I'd like you hear your thoughts on the Rivian R3 & R3X

[@xavierdupuis8]

What is your other chanel?

[@AutoEsoterica]

Craig has previously contributed to such channels as AutoGuide, CNET, and EV Pulse.

[@palco22]

Can't agree more !

[@AutoEsoterica]

Appreciate you watching and commenting. Thanks! - Craig

[@palco22]

@@AutoEsoterica By the way, ... I would grade this new Scout A+. It shows no 'bling' and screams get in and let's just enjoy the ride !

[@leeaw1638]

Cohesive, fluid design, not styled by commitee. Hoorah!

[@Ken_Stauder]

If I were to use that brand name it would be for a basic low cost utility vehicle, not just another overly priced too large pickup. They are very pretty, but 60k, geez.

[@allenwayne2033]

My biggest issue with the Rivian stylistically, is the crazy "Goofy" the Disney dog eyes. I agree, I am so sick of angry looking vehicles!

[@actontreadway1168]

Rivian must be making these for them, right?

[@AutoEsoterica]

Actually, Scout will be manufacturing these vehicles itself in South Carolina. Thanks for watching! - Craig

[@nc3826]

It's true, Rivian won't directly make them. But the joint venture between Rivian and Volkswagen focused on developing next-generation electric vehicle (EV) software and electrical architecture Is ongoing. So there is a good chance that Rivian DNA. Will make it into Scout. (Footnote: Ford actually owned part of Rivian for a while and planned on doing the same thing... But Ford simultaneously and ironically ended up using Volkswagen's MEB platform and its disastrous CARIAD software architecture for its European EV models.... If only Farley/Ford would have kept its plans with Rivian and ended it plans with VW? )

[@actontreadway1168]

@@nc3826 yeah, this looks like it has all the same hard points.

[@jeffenglish9714]

Looking like a home run. Great styling cues… Bravo!

[@AutoEsoterica]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting! - Craig

[@TUNINGDONERIGHTMX5]

Beautiful. Now, put a turbo V8 on it and I’ll buy one.

[@monistermat2093]

Looks like a Rivian

[@nc3826]

Rivians look like the original Scouts

[@notyouraverageyoutuber3172]

Its an R1T and R1S

[@geraldtrice4894]

Interesting until the word “electric “ too fluffy for off-road use.

[@robrutledge6591]

Have Mr White go over BMW and why they are so ugly these days.

[@AutoEsoterica]

We have a future episode coming out about this! Stay tuned.

[@alext8828]

It's ugly and they can't sell them. Hunk-O-Junk.