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Interesting, and not surprising either. Would have preferred a larger displacement NA four cylinder, but I trust the engineers know what they're doing. But, given the relatively low output, there will need to be a LARGE hybrid battery capacity buffer for performance specs to be maintained when...

Great point, my son overlands his Tacoma, has the shelving/drawer system installed and you're right, removing that to access the panel out in the field is borderline non-feasible. Didn't even consider that. But, maybe the panel is there just for medium/major repair access and not routine...

Was thinking same. Would almost have to in order to reach components nearest the bed/trunk floor. If they go with an inline vs a boxer, wonder if they'll flip it on its side like the older BMW K bikes to minimize vertical height of the entire unit. But if the overall dimensions are roughly...

This is a sort of miss from my perspective, and until now I just incorrectly assumed they'd be able to sell direct in SC. Before cutting a deal to build the plant in a given state, I would have thought legislation (or at least committed legislative support for) allowing DTC was part of the...

I'm good with 20s, but more for looks than real off road capability. Either with those or another rim size I hope there's the ability to choose the Michelin Defender LTX M/S 2 or a similar tire with same load rating. This is going to be my daily driver, so noise, energy consumption, and street...

I hope you're right, but judges and juries can be highly unpredictable. This isn't by any means a slam dunk either way yet, just sayin'.

All those other VW brands are subject to dealer franchise laws under the legacy definitions. That's what sets Scout apart from all of them, their engagement in a different retail sales model. And all those other brands are considered under VW "control". Scout's structure is different from...

This data is a snapshot in time. Historically compared with other auto makers in the US they've captured smaller than desired market share, and have openly discussed in the past their viability in the US. Until they de-contented and moved to platforms more adapted to the Chinese market vs. EU...

More of that difference likely went to the manufacturers than was passed on to the consumers. Given that OEMs sell the vehicles to dealers for less than MSRP, and in a direct sales model they'll be sold for MSRP, the factory gets that difference. The factory also gets out of the business of...

As much as I favor and want to participate in the direct sales model, I think there is some legitimacy (logical, not necessarily legal), to the argument that VW "controls" Scout. I mean, they're owned by them, right? Follow the money. Where are Scout's profits going to go? 100% reinvested...

Yeah, I agree, funny you say 100 BHP because that's what the Volt's Atkinson is. Total combined output for the entire system whether in EV only mode, mild hybrid, etc is 120KW. But, one factor looming large in all of this is that it's a road going engine, subject to all the same regulatory...

I don't think a Miller cycle engine is out of the question for this application. Hope they don't go that route, but it's probably feasible. Depends on what fuel consumption, thermodynamic efficiency, emissions, engine packaging, and other targets they're trying to hit. Especially if they...

Wow, yeah, I'm gonna call BS on BMW's recommendation for premium in that application. Considering my motorbike runs a 12.2 CR, redlines at just under 12K, doesn't even have a knock sensor, and calls for only 90+ octane. Unless BMW is doing something with the combustion process that really...

"High revving", back to the motorcycle comparisons. If they're regularly running that engine over 8K RPM then mandating premium with that compression ratio is a hedge against someone putting regular in there that may not be advertised octane or otherwise contaminated that lowers octane rating...

Interesting, that alone with digital engine management wouldn't mandate premium. I wonder what BMW's reasoning was on the requirement.

What compression ratio did that engine have? Wasn't it derived from a parallel twin motorcycle engine? I know all the bikes I've ever owned needed 90 or better. Combination of compression ratio and RPM operating range driving that requirement.

It's really going to depend on the engine configuration. If they go with a "larger" displacement naturally aspirated triple or four there's no reason the octane requirement should exceed 87, especially in an application like this. But, if they do something weird and run a micro displacement...

Is why I use only ethanol free in my Volt, which will be more important than octane rating and additive package in terms of long term storage staleness.

I think Scout has made public statements that they're all in on a remote servicing model where parts and tech(s) are sent to you for things the average consumer can't take on.

You know I hadn't even noticed that until this thread, but, it does look out of place given the shape of the opening and the door itself. If there's nothing in the Terra door interfering with the entire width of the window rolling all the way down I'd prefer they use a different part(s) and...