- 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 “backpack.”
Scout has offered a closer look at the Traveler Pacific Mist concept, a subtly revised study that originally made its debut at last year’s Los Angeles Auto Show.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 “re-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 “mist 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.
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 “backpack” 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 “All 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.
While the concept feels familiar, Scout said it “previews 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).
