Poll: Scooter considering new third mode, what do you think?

Production of the Scout Traveler and Terra won’t begin until 2027, but the Volkswagen Group is already eyeing what might come next. According to some reports, a two-door off-road vehicle is under consideration and would be aimed squarely at the likes of the Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco. A tempting offer? Or should Scout be forging its own path rather than trying to force its way into a market already dominated by a few heavyweights?

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At two Production Intent concept launches in Nashville, Scout showed attendees slides about its future plans. One of the slides included side profile photos of Traveler and Terra, as well as a mysterious third model. Most of the model is covered by a bright orange cover, but some details are still visible.

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It looks like this model has slightly larger wheels and tires than the Traveler and Terra. It also has a shorter front overhang than the brand’s previous two models and appears to have slightly more ground clearance. OttopianThe person who shared the slides said the third model may also be shorter than the Traveller SUV, perhaps suggesting it could be a two-door with a convertible top.

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A model like this with a Boy Scout badge is not without historical precedent. The original Scout, built by International Harvester, had two doors, and several models were equipped with a removable roof, including a retractable soft top known as the “Sportop.” If the Scout’s goal is to evoke nostalgia with modern styling, a two-door convertible might just be the way to go.

When asked about the Scout’s decision to launch two models with a hardtop and an optional ‘Cabana’-style roof, product marketing chief Shaheen Karimian hinted that there may be a small segment of the audience craving the full open-top experience in a more compact car. pack. Karimian said that while the current lineup caters to practicality, there is a potential market (albeit a small one) that would appreciate a true open-air option.

“How can we provide an open-air feel while getting the maximum benefit and minimum compromise? We chose cabin roof and glass roof options,” he told us Ottopian. “On a two-row vehicle of this size, the removable panels would be large and heavy to accommodate all other customer needs, and it would be challenging to deliver a high-quality experience without incurring higher customer prices or compromising the vehicle experience. sex.”

“We do have a small number of customers who say they want a removable roof experience…but that doesn’t mean we can’t do something like that in the future, like a vehicle with fewer doors and a shorter wheelbase,” Karimian added. road.

Of course, the future of the Scout brand’s third model will depend on the popularity of the Traveler and Terra. Scout still needs to get both models into production and into the hands of customers before it can get ahead of the curve and start investing heavily in future products.

So, what do you think the next model of Scout should be? Vote in the poll below to see what people think of Scout’s next move.

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