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Just because it’s RWD does not mean it can’t get through snow. Put the right tires on and a bit of extra weight (why not snow?) in the bed and it should do just fine with the motor in the back. Germans have been driving RWD BMWs and Mercedes for decades through snow.

When I first got my FJ, I hauled a Masterbuilt smoker crate (about 250 pounds) home from Home Depot…just barely fit inside with the rear seats folded. That cargo floor is about the same size as the Slate bed.

Loved this vid and of course all things Top Gear. Not a lot of new learnings, but always good to get a fresh perspective on the concept. That mint green Slate Cargo looks clean.

That looks like a very last minute concept 3D model.

The company that hosts these types of forums has no direct affiliation with Slate. That said, anyone can create a forum using this company (there is one for Scout too). There are two admins for this one…they could be Slate employees or just enthusiasts or employees of the forum hoster. Either...

Agreed.

That is one beautiful car.

After the article, someone commented that a truck isn’t a truck unless it has a six foot bed. I have to ask since I’ve never owned a pickup truck, what is so magical about the six foot dimension? It won’t hold 8’ lumber inside the bed. Drop the gate and both sizes hold 8’ items flat. If you put...

Could be battery terminals for powering things like an air compressor or jump starting another car.

As I stated in another thread, the Slate definitely has overlanding potential.

Note that they state “most areas” not “all areas”. And that’s in the 48 contiguous states. You may need to travel a bit to avoid a delivery fee.

1978 Honda Accord, 5-speed stick.

Vinyl flexes.

The CRV is very clearly a small family SUV. I don’t think this is the target for Slate, even with the SUV Kit. It’s not a family vehicle.

There are just so many current unknowns that it is difficult to fault a company that hasn’t produced a single unit yet. Slate has a clear goal and a plan to achieve it. Let’s see what they actually do before we tell them it can’t be done.

I have a good old fashioned vertical antenna on my FJ…works quite well.

Jeep is marketed here as “the most patriotic brand” due to its wartime heritage. I can see the go anywhere capability as being personified as “horse”. Unlike a horse, a Jeep might get you there but it might not get you home. For that you need a Toyota.

Also, what is the weight-carrying rating for the Cargo Kit topper?

I have a custom wrap in mind for my business that is mostly two-tone (white over red). I’m hopeful that the Slate wrap design software will allow importing from Illustrator.

Ideal charge cycle for the Slate’s NMC battery is 20-80%.