The maintenance cost on these gold trim pieces is going to be astronomical. I’d love to know how much it costs to repair or replace those gold-accented parts if they get damaged. That’s where people are going to really feel the pain in their wallets.
I think this X7 represents exactly where the luxury SUV market is headed. Electrification, tech integration, and refined styling over shock value. Progressive approach.
Four-wheel drive systems on the Scout II are genuinely excellent. The part-time transfer case is simple and strong. Much more reliable than some of the vacuum-actuated systems competing vehicles used.
