Being one of the world’s biggest automobile manufacturers, Toyota gave birth to a new brand of vehicles in 2002 with a target of building cars for the younger generation. They called it Scion.
A year after its foundation, they have already released their first models, the XA Hatchback and the xBwagon, in California. The successor to XA followed, the XD, in 2008, and after two years, they have already reached Canada.
Toyota is popular for launching various projects like the Project Genesis and Project Exodus, all for the reason of bringing younger buyers to the lineup of Toyota vehicles. Project Exodus was renamed and now known as the Scion.
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Scion first debuted their products in 2002 at the New York Auto Show introducing their first two products. Currently, they have five models to choose from – a 3-door lift back, a second-generation tC, the second generation xB, a 5-door model with box-shaped compact wagon, the iQ, an ultra-compact city car sold in the United States, the xD, a rear-wheel drive sport car, the FR-S, and a 5 door-subcompact sold as a second generation Toyota in Japan.
Mr. Jack Hollis, the Vice President of Scion, announced in April 2012, that the products XB and XD shall be pulled out of the market by 2012 to give way to Toyota’s hatchback division, Daihatsu. But to continue sales, Scion will rather focus on the IQ passenger car and their FR-S sports coupe. Despite this, XB and XDs are still being sold at Canadian and American markets with a little alteration as of April 2013.
Scion Stylish Model
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When it comes to price ranges, Scion makes use of tools like the monospec trim levels and Pure Price. Their products are basically tested and researched to fit the Generation Y customers (1980s-2000s). Pure Price is basically a reassurance to the customer that whatever price is posted, whether it may be on ads or in dealerships, it will the price to pay. This includes the vehicle and all the necessary accessories and insurance and finance products.
Full List of Scion Car Models
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The Scion XB is a small car designed and produced by Scion, a subsidiary of Toyota and was released to the US market in 2003. This hatchback has a box design and has five common doors. The Scion brand of Toyota targets the younger generation who want a fresh design with a cheaper price tag.
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Back in 2006, Scion rolled out a concept car that really turned heads – the Scion Fuse. It wasn’t your typical coupe. With its sharp lines, bold stance, and glowing LED accents, the Fuse looked like something straight out of a video game. Designed to capture the attention of younger drivers, Scion wanted the Fuse to be more than just transportation; it was meant to be a lifestyle statement on wheels.
What made the Fuse extra fun were the quirky details packed inside. The cabin could transform depending on your mood: a “driving mode” for hitting the road, a “relaxation mode” that let you lounge with friends, and even a “cargo mode” for hauling stuff. The steering wheel doubled as a game controller when parked, and the dashboard lighting could change with your pulse – little touches that showed Scion wasn’t afraid to experiment. Back then, these ideas felt futuristic, but today they look like an early peek at the way tech and cars would eventually blend.
Even though the Fuse never made it past the concept stage, its influence lived on. Some styling cues found their way into later Scion models, like the tC coupe, and the spirit of the Fuse still reflects what the brand was all about – creativity, individuality, and fun. Looking back, it’s easy to see why people still talk about it: the Scion Fuse was a glimpse of how carmakers tried to imagine the future, while keeping things playful and a little rebellious.
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Video of Scion Car Models
Photos of Scion’s Different Types of Cars
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