Anyone else reserve a Scout?

Bluestreak57

The current Bronco is the sixth iteration (generation) and one could easily say Gen 5 looks nothing like Gen 1

Model names have been applied to different vehicles throughout auto-making times… look at how many different looking vehicles carry the name Mustang…

You should not bring back an iconic name and butcher it.. They did, that's not a Scout IMO and never will be in my mind..

It looks like a fine vehicle but it should not be called a Scout. Call it anything but that, and it's a cool vehicle for sure.

Bluestreak57

The current Bronco is the sixth iteration (generation) and one could easily say Gen 5 looks nothing like Gen 1

Model names have been applied to different vehicles throughout auto-making times… look at how many different looking vehicles carry the name Mustang…

The way I think of it, rather than getting hung up on the aesthetic similarities or differences, is “does this new vehicle try to meet the “idea” of the original… Doing so keeps me from spending too much time in the nostalgic weeds…

Haha, I was replying when you said alor of what I was trying to say.. 🤦‍♂️..lol

Can you imagine if the new F150 was based on the first Ford pickup Ford ever built... man talking about wanting to go backwards... haha

Mikes2021Bronco

Can you imagine if the new F150 was based on the first Ford pickup Ford ever built... man talking about wanting to go backwards... haha

So Ford went backwards with the Bronco? It kept the iconic look for the most part and maintained the 1st gens heritage..

You are talking about yearly running models that change over time and not about brining back an iconic name and vehicle that's been out of production for decades...

They butchered the iconic Scout name with this thing by calling it a Scout..

raqball

So Ford went backwards with the Bronco? It kept the iconic look for the most part and maintained the 1st gens heritage..

You are talking about yearly running models that change over time and not about brining back an iconic name and vehicle that's been out of production for decades...

Sooooo...
Does the 7th Gen get the 2nd gen treatment? It's iconic to some folks. Actually many folks like the full size version as much, if not more than the 1st gen..

Awww.... The beauty of having options and opinions...

Mikes2021Bronco

Sooooo...
Does the 7th Gen get the 2nd gen treatment? It's iconic to some folks. Actually many folks like the full size version as much, if not more than the 1st gen..

I mean, they are touting it along side the iconic gen 1 design.

The original off-road icon. The one that united work with play. The one that made “sport utility” a household term. The one to combine a farm tool with a family hauler, and from which all others have followed since. The spirit of the original, retooled and ready for a classic American comeback.

I must be blind in one eye and can't see out the other because the 'new' Scout looks absolutely nothing like a gen 1..



Sorry, I am a huge fan of these iconic vehicles and I just hate to see their names, and heritage, butchered.. Ford did it right with the Bronco..

It's a rebadged Rivian, pure and simple

If it were real scouts, they'd look more like these:

Again, these are just rebadged Rivian's sold to clueless elites who are bored with their Tesla's and also wanna pose as Offroader's. Anyone attempting to claim these are legit are just as much a joke as this is, probably more

Nah, I'll pass on the new Scout, it's not for me and it's just a name rebranded. If the EV brightens your day, go for it and keep enjoying the great outdoors. Personally, I miss my '77 Scout and appreciate the fun it afforded me as my first 4x4. I would still be driving it "if" the New England salty winters didn't chew up the unprotected metal. When I sold my Scout for $400 to some young kid (who couldn't pull the money out of his pocket fast enough). I had over 100K miles registered, I got 12-15 MPG, the body mounts were gone and it was sitting on the frame, the back window was sagging and dangerously heavy, the floor was patched with license plates and scraps of sheet metal. The rot was so bad that I had to climb out the passenger's door because the driver's side hinges and body were rotted out. The suspension was so stiff that I felt every bubblegum wrapper in the road. That said, this is what Scout means to me, and I'll keep driving the wheels off of my Bronco.

Bluestreak57

The last thing I need is another vehicle at this point in life. That being said, this one is interesting on a number of fronts. I really like the idea of fully EV with an onboard gas generator… that would certainly solve time issues with waiting for a charge on long trips… top off the gas generator and off you go…

Not a fan of the bench seat up front, but otherwise I like the faux wood trim in the interior…

Who is building this new Scout and Terra?
From ChatGPT
Volkswagen Group is reviving the iconic Scout brand as an all-electric SUV and truck line through its subsidiary, Scout Motors. Production will take place in a new factory currently under construction in Blythewood, South Carolina, a $2 billion project that will span 1,100 acres. Once operational by late 2026, the facility aims to produce around 200,000 vehicles annually, focusing on rugged off-road capabilities reminiscent of the original Scout but updated with modern electric technology.

The Scout revival is targeting adventure and off-road enthusiasts with design and engineering meant to compete in the U.S. market against vehicles like the Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler. Scout Motors has emphasized that the new models will offer both durability and customization options, aligning with Scout’s historical reputation for utility and adaptability.

UPDATE: heck, I might give ‘em $100 just to get the updates and the swag they might send… looks like late 2026 for plant completion… the pickup intrigues me ALOT

I am staying out of the rest of this thread's argument, but I agree with you @Bluestreak57, drop $100 (refundable) just to get updates. I'll have forgotten I did it by 2027+ anyway.

Edit: Looks like you can just 'subscribe' (sans $100 reservation fee) and get updates as well.

Yeah, not doing the reservation thing again 🤣🤣🤣. Been there...

I'll wait until 2031 and buy the extend range pickup at below MSRP.

I have no idea what my life will be like in 2027. But the Scout truck is very interesting. Could be a good option down the road.

So retro or iconic styling.... for Ford this started with Mustang. In 2005 they introduced what many call the 5th generation, although in my mind the 1st gen is really two or even 3 different generations. Anyway this was huge and people loved it, even though it only sort of resembled a 65-66 fast back. In following years, with the 6g they changed the lines very similar to the changes seen in 67, 68, 69, etc., although they did not make them wildly longer/wider, a little wider and lower. 7th gen, further refining the retro template to an even sportier, some may say Japanese sports car look. Did they do a mustang II throwback or a fox body, no, well maybe the Mach-E is the Mustang II throwback.....

Gen2 Broncos, many don't know these 'full sized' broncos were intended to debut as 1976 model year vehicles, but due to higher fuel cost and the economic situation Ford continued building the small Gen 1 platform. The Gen2 bronco is one of the best selling broncos of all time, even though it only lasted for two years. Modeled after the F100 series of the time, the bronco continued to evolve along the full size truck. We won't talk about the bronco 2 and the evolution of the Explorer.

Will the 7g bronco get much much bigger like a full sized truck, maybe, but not likely. Will it get bigger, I think there is a good chance a few inches will be added here and there.

Scouts..... well, I think the new one resembles the old scouts some. I get more hummer cues from the front end than rivian. It does not resemble the lifted, and cut up, highly modified scouts you see on the road. Imagine if the 6g bronco truly resembled the 1st gen, with enclosed rear fenders, etc. I still think they should have given us a good drop down tailgate instead of just copying jeeps swing gate.

Deano Bronc

I personally love the design. It looks a heck of a lot better than the Rivian. It seems they have really put some thought in the features and love the idea of the range extender. The cost is much cheaper than I would have anticipated but you never know what options are going to cost and what the actual price will be by the time they roll it out.

Also, is Volkswagen involved with this? In the video they welcomed a couple of VW execs but never really mentioned how they are involved.

I still contend that both Rivian vehicles look like Wall-E… 🤷‍♂️

For the ones that didn't get or like the Scout as revealed. You're probably in luck. By 2028 Ford should have you an all electric or hybrid Bronco. I'm not a fan of ALL electric, I like the thought of all the power of electric. But the on board gas powered generator intrigues me. And hopefully by 2027 it'll be a better option than what's out today.

Mikes2021Bronco

For the ones that didn't get or like the Scout as revealed. You're probably in luck. By 2028 Ford should have you an all electric or hybrid Bronco. I'm not a fan of ALL electric, I like the thought of all the power of electric. But the on board gas powered generator intrigues me. And hopefully by 2027 it'll be a better option than what's out today.

I am not really interested in either.. All electric is an absolute no go for most who off-road or overland even with the onboard generator. Well, unless someone wants to install fast charging stations on trails..

I guess time will tell what the total range is, with the generator, when in 4WD and using all the vehicle capabilities. Including maybe towing a camper or with the additional drag an RTT will create.

A hybrid? Maybe, but I am probably not interest in that either.

I purchased my Bronco to off-road so that is very important to me. I already stress out on long off-road trips/trails where the 2dr gas tanks is smallish..

I think it's a fine vehicle for those who want something like it but I still contend they should have named it something else..

By any other name I would not even be posting in this thread other than to say I think it's ugly..

I look forward to hearing your thoughts on it if you end up getting one.

I reserved a Scout Traveler Harvester. I think its a handsome car independent of the originals. Loved the interior design. my biggest complaint with the current crop of EVs is the massive touchscreens, so the idea of the physical buttons and classic dash layout is awesome.

By the time it finally comes out I think the EV adoption will be much better and charging will be easier to find. Current bronco is 19mpg on a good day will gladly retire the bronco to weekends and fun and be happy have a more responsible daily driver.

The sizes seem crazy right now at almost 8' wide and 17.5' long, but the towing capacity and clearly larger interior makes the ability to take it on road trips with the harvester motor seemed like a perfect plan.

Cautiously optimistic, worst case scenario, i ask for my $100 back . . .

Maybe they'll bring back the Travelall. Not electric--I'd hate to think of the size and weight of the battery that thing would need.

Looks as though VW went the way GM carried the Blazer and Ford with the MachE. Marketing just trying to capitalize on a name. I'm sure there is a market for it, but unless the top and doors are easily removeable I'm not interested. I'm not sure why they went with the Scout name as the new design pisses off the loyal Scout crowd and they really could have named it something else and it would not have mattered to its target audience.

Rydfree

Looks as though VW went the way GM carried the Blazer and Ford with the MachE. Marketing just trying to capitalize on a name. I'm sure there is a market for it, but unless the top and doors are easily removeable I'm not interested. I'm not sure why they went with the Scout name as the new design pisses off the loyal Scout crowd and they really could have named it something else and it would not have mattered to its target audience.

I totally agree with most of what's been said...

But with all the loyal Scout fans, I've not seen one, post a pic of the Scout they own, and love so much.... to be so adamantly against the new one. If I'm wrong. I'd love to see the pics.

I'm just waiting on ford to release pricing for 2025 Bronco....

Rydfree

I'm not sure why they went with the Scout name as the new design pisses off the loyal Scout crowd and they really could have named it something else and it would not have mattered to its target audience.

Yeah, I agree..

I think Ford has come the closest when bring back iconic vehicle names with the Bronco. I was always a huge fan of the 1st gen Bronco, the OG Scouts, the OG LandRover Defender, the OG Mercedes G Class, and the OG Toyota FJ40.. Toyota at least tried a little when they brought back the FJ but the new FJ design does nothing for me.

Waiting on Suzuki to bring the Samurai back to the US... You can still buy them new overseas and it's called the Jimmy in those markets..

Mikes2021Bronco

I totally agree with most of what's been said...

But with all the loyal Scout fans, I've not seen one, post a pic of the Scout they own, and love so much.... to be so adamantly against the new one. If I'm wrong. I'd love to see the pics.

I'm just waiting on ford to release pricing for 2025 Bronco....

I don't own a Scout and never have but I have always been a fan of the design. Some designs are iconic and the OG Scout was one of them.

If I were to win the lottery you better bet I'd have an OG Bronco, OG Scout and an OG FJ40..

As it is, I am a meager retiree who can't afford more than the Bronco I have..

If you are buying, I can send you an OG Scout auction that you can bid on for me.. 😁 😂 👍