Scion 2-seater? (and nationwide expansion)
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Scion 2-seater? (and nationwide expansion)
Toyota to Expand Scion Brand Car Sales to Entire U.S.
LOS ANGELES, Oct 2 Asia Pulse - Toyota Motor Corp. plans to expand sales of its Scion brand cars, currently limited to the state of California, to all of the US starting next June.
At the same time, the automaker will add a two-seat sports car to the existing Scion xA and xB models. By establishing sales space for the Scion models at about 700 Toyota dealerships nationwide, Toyota will aim to sell 100,000 units in 2005.
The Scion brand, which was unveiled in June, is targeted at younger consumers. The average age of a Scion driver is around 36, compared with 48 for a Toyota driver. Priced between US$12,000 and US$14,000, the Scion models are advertised mainly on the Internet. Toyota sold a combined 5,000 units through the end of August.
By expanding its Scion models and their availability, Toyota aims to attract drivers who may become Toyota and Lexus brand buyers in the future.
http://www.automobilemag.com/news/news_03_2/
So much for the hopes that the "sporty" Scion would be the Caldina. I wonder what the hell this 2-seater is?
LOS ANGELES, Oct 2 Asia Pulse - Toyota Motor Corp. plans to expand sales of its Scion brand cars, currently limited to the state of California, to all of the US starting next June.
At the same time, the automaker will add a two-seat sports car to the existing Scion xA and xB models. By establishing sales space for the Scion models at about 700 Toyota dealerships nationwide, Toyota will aim to sell 100,000 units in 2005.
The Scion brand, which was unveiled in June, is targeted at younger consumers. The average age of a Scion driver is around 36, compared with 48 for a Toyota driver. Priced between US$12,000 and US$14,000, the Scion models are advertised mainly on the Internet. Toyota sold a combined 5,000 units through the end of August.
By expanding its Scion models and their availability, Toyota aims to attract drivers who may become Toyota and Lexus brand buyers in the future.
http://www.automobilemag.com/news/news_03_2/
So much for the hopes that the "sporty" Scion would be the Caldina. I wonder what the hell this 2-seater is?
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Oh hey I do remember that thread. Hell I even posted saying that it would probably be a mini-Solara.
https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/s...threadid=94754
I found the thread that you originally were talking about and found this remark:
Now if it's going to be a 2-seater I'm thinkin maybe this is going to be a modern interpretation of the CRX? But the 2.4-liter engine doesn't jive with that concept, since the Celica only has a 1.8.
Honestly I'm kind of at a loss to predict what this'll be.
https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/s...threadid=94754
I found the thread that you originally were talking about and found this remark:
Originally posted by Sedan Man
The new Scion "tc" was shown to the dealers as well. It's a two door sports coupe with 17" wheels, Xenon headlights, the camry's 2.4L I4 with manual and automatic options for "well under $20K".
The new Scion "tc" was shown to the dealers as well. It's a two door sports coupe with 17" wheels, Xenon headlights, the camry's 2.4L I4 with manual and automatic options for "well under $20K".
Honestly I'm kind of at a loss to predict what this'll be.
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It was either Road and Track of Car and Driver's November issue that predicted the Toyota Avensis would come as Scion's 3rd model. It would contradict the above article, but the Avensis is a traditional boxy sedan that would definately not fit in with Scion's theme. I remember reading the VP of Sales of Toyota/Scion stating it would be an all new vehcile that has never been seen before. Until we see the actual thing, its going to be hard to say what it is.
It was either Road and Track of Car and Driver's November issue that predicted the Toyota Avensis would come as Scion's 3rd model. It would contradict the above article, but the Avensis is a traditional boxy sedan that would definately not fit in with Scion's theme. I remember reading the VP of Sales of Toyota/Scion stating it would be an all new vehcile that has never been seen before. Until we see the actual thing, its going to be hard to say what it is.