Who Makes Scion Cars?

by George Kennedy

Scion was a car brand that existed in the late 2000s and 2010s, introduced as an affordable offshoot of Toyota. Scion vehicles were marketed towards younger buyers, focusing on fun and affordability.

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Who Makes Scion Cars?

Scion was introduced by Toyota in 2006, offering youth-oriented models. Much like Saturn was to General Motors, Toyota attempted a simplified sales approach with streamlined trims and a simplified buying process. The brand was shuttered in 2016, with its most popular models rebranded as Toyota models.

What Sort of Vehicles Does Scion Make?

The Scion lineup includes small sedans, hatchbacks, and coupes. It’s hatchbacks included the subcompact xA and xB, as well as the boxy xB. The iM was a compact hatchback and the iA was a subcompact sedan. The iQ was a micro-car in the likes of a Smart Car. The tC was a front-wheel-drive coupe and the FR-S was a rear-wheel-drive sports car. Only the FR-S has survived, rebranded the Toyota 86 then GR 86.

What Are The Best Scion Cars?

by George Kennedy

From open-wheel racecars to specialty off-road vehicles, George Kennedy has driven it all. A career automotive journalist, George has been a contributor, editor, and/or producer at some of the most respected publications and outlets, including Consumer Reports, the Boston Globe, Boston Magazine, Autoblog.com, Hemmings Classic Wheels, BoldRide.com, the Providence Journal, and WheelsTV.

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