[i'd like to see how the xB can even come close to the element in terms of utiltiy. has this guy even seen the element's interior? besides that, the element is way more powerful, AWD, bigger, and the styling couldn't be more different. the boxy micro vans have been pretty popular in japan for ages, so no one really copied anyone there.

same with the fit. you can't even begin to compare the xA and the fit in terms of utility. the sub-compact cars, whether they be hatch back, sedan, whatever, have also been very popular in japan and europe for ages. scions are not sold for the utility, they're sold for the image. the fit and element are meant to be very utilitarian.

yay for the uninformed.