2008 Scion xD Review

New Scion Style

The xD's futuristic exterior characterizes it as a Scion with its simple surfaces and sharp lines that flow from front to rear. Its urban personality is communicated by its wide stance, thick muscular body, accentuated wheel flares and large tires. Other styling cues that set the xD apart include a long and narrow back window, and the Scion family traits—horizontal headlamps, an integrated rectangular lower and upper grille, and turn signals built into the side mirrors.

Good Handling

Engineers designed the xD with a short, wide frame in mind for better handling and comfort. In addition, the xD features an L-arm type MacPherson strut in the front and torsion beam suspension in the rear for increased stability and a pleasing ride.

The xD's powerful stance sits on 16-inch steel wheels and 195/60 R16 tires. Customers will be able to choose from three all-new standard wheel covers which will also be shared with the all-new xB. The xD features front ventilated disc and rear drum brakes.

2008 Scion xD Review

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2009 Scion iQ Concept Review

At the 2009 New York Auto Show, Scion unveiled a special concept version of the Scion iQ micro-subcompact car designed to meet the transportation needs of young urban trendsetters.

Scion iQ concept is a new urban vehicle with a revolutionary package that is just over 10 feet in length and accommodates three plus luggage. As more and more urban centers are revitalized with a new sense of purpose, energy, and creativity, young people are moving in from the suburbs to embrace new urbanism and are looking for a car that suits their needs and delivers high emotional value.

Scion iQ concept is the intelligent answer to this need for highly emotional and efficient urban transportation. The convenience of having work, entertainment and culture nearby for young city-dwellers is a significant draw to urban centers. The vehicle must be able to navigate narrow, congested streets, park in tight places, have impressive fuel economy, and have compelling design and function.

2009 Scion iQ Concept Review

"Scion iQ concept turns traditional auto design upside down, " said Jack Hollis, Scion vice president. "Traditionally small vehicles have been thought of as being basic. The Scion iQ concept is just the opposite with its innovative features and iconic urban design, and we believe it fits in well within the Scion brand. Our young, trendsetting buyers are creative and innovative forward thinkers, and we think they will appreciate what Scion iQ has to offer. "

The production Scion iQ is currently sold in Japan and Europe. Five Axis of Huntington Beach, Calif. took the Scion iQ to the next level with aggressive exterior and interior modifications that show the vehicle's potential for personalization.

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2013 Scion FR-S Review

Scion unveiled its 2013 FR-S compact rear-wheel drive sports car to a crowd of eager car enthusiasts. The high-performance coupe is the fifth model to join the Scion family and will go on sale in the spring of 2012.

2013 Scion FR-S Review

The Scion FR-S, which stands for Front-engine, Rear-wheel drive, Sport; is Scion's definition of an authentic rear-wheel-drive sports car with exceptionally balanced performance and handling, compelling style, flexible utility and surprising MPG.

2013 Scion FR-S Review

"Serving as a laboratory for Toyota, Scion is always experimenting with new things, " said Jack Hollis, Scion vice president. "The brand is iconic with the xB, adrenalized by the tC, and groundbreaking with the iQ. The FR-S will no doubt serve as the halo car, expanding Scion into a new dimension of driving performance. "

2013 Scion FR-S Review

The Scion FR-S is a true "scion, " born into a lengthy history of Toyota performance cars and motorsports. The sports car is most inspired by the AE86 generation of the Corolla, better known as the Hachi-Roku, meaning "8-6" in Japanese. The front-engine, rear-wheel-drive coupe was lightweight and well balanced, making it a solid choice for driving enthusiasts.

2013 Scion FR-S Review

Inspired by the AE86, the Scion FR-S is designed around the core goal of achieving, "Pure Balance. " The balance begins with the strategic use of the world's only flat boxer engine in a front-engine, rear-wheel drive configuration. The engine's compact size and flat shape allow it to be mounted mid-ship and extremely low, giving the car a dynamically favorable front-to-rear weight ratio of 53: 47 and a low center of gravity comparable to some exotic supercars.

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2012 Scion FR-S Race car

Scion unveiled its Scion Racing/GReddy FR-S race car during a press conference at the 2012 North American International Auto Show. The FR-S will be competing in the 2012 Formula DRIFT series with veteran driver Ken Gushi behind the wheel.

The 600-horsepower Scion FR-S race car is the result of a collaboration between Scion Racing and GReddy, a performance-products company that has been involved with Toyota and racing for over twenty years.

The race car is inspired by the 2013 Scion FR-S, a compact rear-wheel-drive sports car that will go on sale in the spring of 2012. The high-performance coupe is the fifth model to join the Scion family.

 2012 Scion FR-S Race car 

 2012 Scion FR-S Race car 

 2012 Scion FR-S Race car 

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2011 Scion tC Review

After a successful first-generation model, Scion introduces all-new 2011 Scion tC sports coupe. With a very high standard and features that redefine the new Scion tC in its segment to meet the wishes of developing sports coupe buyer.

The new Scion tC add a new design, performance and technologies that enhance the experience of the driver. It 'still a great value with more power, increased fuel efficiency, superior driving dynamics and safety.

"The new Scion tC features of style that is both elegant and aggressive, sporty coupe owner who wants to make a bold statement," said Jack Hollis, Scion vice president. "When the Scion tC was launched in 2004,

quickly became the best-selling Scion vehicles. We already successful tC, adds a long list of improvements and fixing a price that makes it a tremendous value. The new Scion Scion tC probably not going to enter a new dimension. "

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2011 Scion FR-S Concept

Scion introduced the rear-wheel drive FR-S Sports Coupe Concept, the New York International Auto Show 2011. Scion FR-S Concept to inspire a new model to come Scion brand in 2012.

Scion FR-S Concept, which is an acronym for the Front-engine, rear wheel drive, sport, Scion is the definition of a true rear-wheel-drive sports car with an exciting style, exceptionally well-balanced performance and handling, flexible, utility , and surprising, MPG.

"Scion is always to try new things," said Jack Hollis, Scion vice president. "The brand is iconic with the xB, with TC, adrenaline, and innovative with the iQ. FR-S again to expand the brand into a new dimension to this, I know it is really intended."

Scion FR-S is a true "heir" was born a long history of Toyota's sports cars and motor sports. Sport Coupe is the most stimulating Corolla AE86 generation, which is better known as Hachi-Roku, which means "8-6" is a Japanese. Coupe front engine, rear-wheel drive was light and well balanced, so it's a solid choice for driving enthusiasts.

Inspired by the AE86, the FR-S is built around the central goal of achieving a "pure equilibrium," which begins with the strategic placement of a 2.0-liter boxer engine of the motor at the front, rear wheel drive configuration. The compact size of engine and power train allows the shaped Scion FR-S "to be mounted lower and farther back, giving the car a low center of gravity and weight to the momentum back.

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2012 Scion iQ Review

Scion has announced that its 2012 premium micro-iQ subcompact will begin arriving at dealerships in October 2011. The Scion iQ is only 10 feet long yet seats four people, making it the world's smallest four-seater.

"Scion proud of the fact that the composition of the iconic brand in an innovative vehicle that set the trends in the automotive industry," said Jack Hollis, Scion vice president. "IQ is the fourth vehicle of the family, and defines a premium micro-compact car segment selection inhabitants of the city wants a new intelligent transportation, without sacrificing style or new features."

Meet the needs of a new generation of city drivers garde, the iQ manages to take great ideas and to concentrate in a small package. Powered by an intelligent packaging and functional, the iQ is a small car that offers comfort and functionality that drivers expect from a car twice its size.

Intelligent Design, do not sacrifice

Instead of sacrificing comfort or features to reduce its footprint, the iQ is based on intelligent design. Six technical innovations are responsible for the iQ's ability to be small, but large capacity. A compact front differential, steering rack mounting high power electronic direction, air conditioning and a compact design reduces everything to a significant reduction in the duration of front-end. In addition, the iQ is equipped with a gas tank located in the plant department to reduce the rear overhang. Slim-back front seats to optimize the hind legs, while the "3 +1" seating arrangement can compensate for an adult to sit behind the front passenger and a child or a small pack behind the driver.

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