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Scout Concept Rethinks What Actually Belongs On The Back Of An SUV

  • Scout’s Traveler Pacific Mist concept hints at the future.
  • It could foreshadow new packages or even a special edition.
  • Model swaps spare tire for a new rear carrier β€œbackpack.”

Scout has offered a closer look at the Traveler Pacific Mist concept, a subtly revised study that originally made its debut at last year’s Los Angeles Auto Show.

Billed as a β€œre-theme,” the concept features a unique Pacific Mist paint job that was created in-house. The multi-layer, three-stage finish appears to shift colors depending on lighting conditions. As Scout explained, the Traveler looks silver on overcast days but transitions to blue when the sun comes out.

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The color draws inspiration from California’s coast and Scout’s Director of Color, Materials, and Finish Design, Aileen Barraza, said it echoes the β€œmist that rises when waves crash into the Pacific Coast cliffs.”

Elsewhere, the concept has unique 22-inch wheels with a black finish as well as 35-inch BFGoodrich T/A KO3 all-terrain tires. They’re joined by black door handles and a contrasting black roof.

 Scout Concept Rethinks What Actually Belongs On The Back Of An SUV

Designers also gave the concept a roof rack as well as a new rear carrier, which replaces the traditional spare tire. It’s billed as a β€œbackpack” that features two compartments, which can be used for wet or dry storage. It’s an interesting accessory and Scout hinted it could be going into production as they said β€œAll of these upgrades are a sneak peek at the road ahead.”

Moving inside, we can see a stylish interior with brown leather seats and denim-inspired accents. They’re joined by a two-tone steering wheel, metallic accents, and a retractable Cabana Top.

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While the concept feels familiar, Scout said it β€œpreviews what future packages could look like – distinct palettes, trim sets, gear systems, and accessories built around specific use cases.” In effect, it hints at what a possible special edition could look like in the future.

Scout didn’t mention performance specifications, but we can see it features a Harvester range extended powertrain. This adds an engine into the mix, giving the SUV an overall range in excess of 500 miles (805 km).

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