Scion Make Overview
Available Scion Models
Scion Questions
Could You Ruin A New Car By Revving The Engine To Hard?
As I was at a park I hit my new scion tc in neutral and revved the engine, I didn't exactly look at the rpms at the time. But I got so high that the car made a weird noise. Hearing that I quickly...
Why Car Shuts Off While Driving And Wont Restart
while driving my car would start to shake and loose power like it was going to die.. when i give it more gas it would accelerate extremely slow and when i slow down it would eventually end up shutti...
Transmission Range Sensor For Scion Tc 2007
location of the transmission range sensor
My TC "maintenance Required" Light Went On A Few Days After I Got The Oil C...
What problem initiates the "Maintenance Required" light to go on? I had my oil checked and that is OK. I had the tire pressure checked, and it was OK so I had him turn it off. Is it "off" permanent...
Will Any 15in Plastic Hubcap Fit My 06 XB?
My tires only have 4 lugnuts not 5, but they are 15in tires. From what I can tell the plastic hubcaps I'm interested in don't actually have working lugnuts, just ones that mimic for show. Will it fi...
Scion Overview
Ah, youth. It is a powerful market, catered to by the film industry, fashion world, TV producers, and of course automakers. Dismayed that its average buyer was 48 years old, Toyota wanted to bring in a younger, hipper Gen Y crowd, to build brand loyalty over the years. To do this, it created the U.S.-based Scion division. Scion's mission is to produce affordable compact entry-level cars that appeal to younger buyers with attention-grabbers such as top fuel economy, copious customizable accessories and a hassle-free, non-negotiable Pure Price sticker concept.
The first Scions debuted at the LA Auto Show in 2003. Both the Scion xA 5-door hatch and xB 5-door wagon had a limited release and were rebadged Japanese cars. Not until they were joined by the first true Scion model, the tC 2-door hatch, in 2004 did the brand go nationwide. The xB is the most popular of the Scions, accounting for 40% of sales, and is the most recognizable, with its boxy, milk-truck look. Though unique at the time, this layout was perfect for hauling cargo or college buddies. The xA featured more traditional rounded lines. Both started out with a 1.5-liter, 108-hp I4 engine. The sportier tC hatch is powered by a 2.4-liter DOHC I4 that gets 161-hp.
What makes Scion notable and appealing to younger buyers is the array of aftermarket options. With a list of 40 accessories both inside and out, drivers can customize their car to their lifestyle. A highly sought after subset of the Scions are the limited edition Release Series, which Toyota offers in small numbers usually as part of a marketing campaign.
Since its debut, the subcompact Scions have inherited a few competitors from the Honda Fit and Chevy Caliber, and 2008 will see its first refresh of the line. In 2008, the xA is replaced by the xD, which carries a longer wheelbase and gets a more powerful 1.8-liter, 128-hp I4 engine. The tC remains the same, but the xB undergoes some restyling. Still boldly square, more cargo space has been added, edges softened, split-folding rear seats included, and it now shares the 2.4-liter engine with the tC, though it only hits 158-hp. As further candy to tempt Gen Y buyers, both the xB and xD will come standard with iPod ports.