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04-23-2012, 05:21 PM | #1 |
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Scion discontinuing the xB and xD
I guess this shouldn't be too much of a surprise. They were either going to get updated or axed in the near future anyway.
http://www.subcompactculture.com/201...xd-models.html
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04-23-2012, 05:31 PM | #2 |
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Yeah, it was only a matter of time. As it is, it was always Toyota's intention for these models to be continually replaced. The fact that the xB and tC name was used for two generations kind of went against Toyota's plans (I think their original popularity forced them to reuse the designations).
Never understood why the xD never sold more than it did. I though it was a great choice, particularly during it's first 3 years. A lot of standard features, practical, and affordable with bullet proof reliability. I came close to buying it, but ultimately went with the Yaris. Maybe that's the problem? |
04-24-2012, 10:23 AM | #3 |
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so will we see a proper bB from Scion/Toyota now? :D
Or more of the Netz lineup in Japan coming here branded as Scion like the iQ...? |
04-24-2012, 05:04 PM | #4 |
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They screwed up the xB by making it too big and fat. I think the problem for the xD is that it was just the odd car out, too many other cars that were much more popular for anyone to really pay attention to the xD. If Toyota really wants to stick to their stated intention, the tC should be gone soon.
I agree that they should be switched to the Toyota brand, a bB with the same dimensions and the original xB and a tC called a Celica. The FR-S will be the sporty option and something funky and unique should be the xB replacement. It really is amazing though with how much of a hit the tC has been that Toyota hasn't brought out something similar but different enough. The FR-S will be a hit, but I still want something Yaris sized and rwd. Hell throw a 1NZ-FE in the FR-S and drop the price, we've seen how much that engine can really put out.
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04-24-2012, 09:54 PM | #5 |
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Guess I better buy a first gen like I wanted before the price goes up on them. Definitely keeping my 2nd gen Release Series. Didn't have any plans on selling it in the first place.
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04-25-2012, 01:13 AM | #6 |
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2014 Scion pick up?
http://carbuzz.com/news/2011/8/3/Rep...-2014-7704153/ |
04-25-2012, 10:46 AM | #7 |
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but we just got scion last year...
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04-25-2012, 12:03 PM | #9 |
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someone has been watching CT Scott.
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04-25-2012, 12:22 PM | #10 |
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I took these pics this morning in my area. Some of the dealers are modding up the iQ before they sell it --
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04-25-2012, 12:55 PM | #11 |
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xbT I actually saw this a few weeks ago, surprised to see it was still around, I think it was from the 2008 SEMA show.
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04-25-2012, 01:56 PM | #12 |
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So glad that didn't get crushed. It was a cool build
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04-25-2012, 02:16 PM | #13 |
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I could have been on its way to the crusher. They have a 5yr cap on program cars, and that would have been right around that age.
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04-25-2012, 02:23 PM | #14 |
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new scion truck would be fun(ny).. prob about the same size as a geo tracker.. hahah
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04-25-2012, 02:26 PM | #15 |
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well they have the bB open deck in Japan....maybe we will see something like that from Scion?
http://www.japan-partner.com/Auto/67...-for-sale.html |
04-25-2012, 07:54 PM | #16 |
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It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown!,No it's just an IQ.
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04-25-2012, 08:56 PM | #17 |
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I stopped by my local Scion/Toyota dealer last night and was shocked/jealous to see that the iQ comes in Pearl White! Is the iQ more upscale than the Yaris?
Anyway, too bad there is no manual transmission option for the iQ. ...or maybe that is a good thing since I would start to think about trading in my Yaris... |
04-25-2012, 09:14 PM | #18 |
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I reseached the iQ before I bought my Yaris in Jan.,
but the price,lack of room,and performance, it just wasn't for me. I'm happy with my Yaris,the different color,the subtle mods I've completed,maybe I'll do more. I also researched the Fiat 500,I had a '59(I know worlds apart), but I decided on the Toyota. |
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