90EFHB

I didn't realize Toyota was behind this new car company

In an effort to get buyers under 30 into its dealerships, Toyota launches an all-new division called Scion. The brand will eventually grow to three models, but for now two are offered, one of these a boxy, attention-getting vehicle called the xB. Scion will use a no-haggle sales strategy and give buyers ample opportunity to customize their xBs, drawing upon a list of over three dozen dealer-installed options

http://www.edmunds.com/new/2004/scio...vdps..5.Scion*

Saw the Ads on my Directv and wondered about them so I looked it up. This model looks alot like the Element...which I hear these SUV's are all the rage in Japan? True ?

imported_gatherer

yeah the Scion is a model of toyota I thought ... ohh well if it's a new car company hitting our shores thats cool too ... but I don't like suv's anyways ....

Double_B

Yeah, I see the commercials for them all the time on Spike TV. Pretty interesting concept by Toyota, lets see if it flies......

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

ya, saw it at the auto show, saw it before that too... forget where. sat in their cars, really cool and very utilitarian!! way to go Toyota!

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

Oh, and the xB model is like a 5/6 scale model of the element. Hella roomy, very comfy, but feels very flimsy and cheap -> read: efficient... lightweight, small motor.... I dunno how many of you ever sat in a 2nd gen Civic, but it feels like a 2nd gen Civic wagon, just slightly taller in headroom

Double_B

Hehehehe, I almost bought a (It was either a first gen or second gen) Prelude when I was a teen, yeah I remember those. Damn getting old!

imported_Promoking

These cars are awsome. They've been in the states for 6 months at least allready. You should see the ones they had at SEMA this year.

We met up with the legend L.J. Garcia and checked out his. It's sick. You'll see it soon enough.

Also saw these with DUB 20's on them. Looked so nice.

90EFHB

TRD sells the Xb with 19 inch rims......crazy.

I phoned toyota and asked if they are coming to Canada and they said not yet but they are making note of all the calls and apparently there is quite a buzz.....I wouldn't mind one of these.

I suggest you all should call too if you like to see them here.

1-888-869-6828

enough interest may get them here and they are cheap too.....like $5000 less than the element

SpikeyLee

I really don't like the look of the xA or xB (not a fan of SUVs), but the tC is such a sweet looking car!!!!!

It kinda reminds me of a Maxima and a WRX having a baby.

bdotdan

i read in the paper today its the highest selling car in the usa right now

spracingsports

there are already tons driving around where i live, i dont like em that much, too much of a box for me, and the xA liiks like the vitz...

at the auto shows it was under the toyota name, but i think i know why they separated the companies and make scion a brand.... the designswere radical for north america, so i think if they flopped and got bad reviews, it wouldnt look bad for toyota, just the scion "division" would go under

bdotdan

i love the look of the scion XB.

Civic_Prodigy

I agree, those are awesome looking. Just for summer tuning though...

T-Shirt Ninja

Ive been reading about these for about a year now in SCC, I love em and their prices and the way their modified from the factory with warranty

GinoLicious

Of cource, they make the Xa and Xb i believe.

Gunmetalef

theyre pretty kool and i personally think that honda(obviously) and toyota are the best built cars

GinoLicious

Of cource go HONDA. And nice avatar their buddy. LOL.

Gunmetalef

south park rocks

SpikeyLee

I believe that it was produced under the Scion brand because Toyota wanted to attract a younger demographic. Apparently the name "Toyota" is perceived as older and conservative and wasn't attracting the "right" customers.

T-Shirt Ninja

^^^

Thats what I read as well, all the old foogies driving toyota camrys were cramping their style lol.