Scion t2B Concept, 2005

Scion t2B Concept, 2005

The t2B is a concept car from Scion, designed by Calty Design (Toyota's design studio in California) and built by 5 Axis Models in Huntington Beach, California.
It debuted at the 2005 New York Auto Show. Its name stands for Tall 2 Box. It appears rather like a mini-van, with 2 rows of bench seats, though the exterior is similar to the xB. On the passenger side there is 1 automatic sliding door. The driver side has doors that open 180 degrees, the rear door being a suicide door. The idea of the t2B is to be a social and entertainment enigma to the occupants.

Scion 5 Axis Widebody DJ xB, 2005

Scion 5 Axis Widebody DJ xB, 2005

The Scion xB is the American-market name given to the subcompact Toyota bB. It is a small wagon based on the Toyota Yaris platform. The xB was one of two models in the lineup of Toyota's US-exclusive Scion division present at the brand's 2004 launch (the other was the xA, based on the Toyota ist). Both cars feature the 1NZ-FE engine, rated at 108 hp (81 kW) at 6000 rpm and 105 lb-ft of torque at 4200 rpm.

The Toyota bB was an established model in Japan before the Scion xB version was introduced to the US.

Scion Marketing

The Scion xB's marketing is aimed at Generation Y, Americans born in 1978 or later. This group of car buyers is extremely important to manufacturers due to their large numbers (78 million) and their differing perceptions and demands of the vehicles they drive.

Though Toyota expected the xA to sell better than the xB, the reverse proved to be true, with the xB outselling its brother 2 to 1, possibly due to the xB's distinctive styling, and the xB's unique combination of van-like cargo and passenger space with a very compact size.

Differences between the xB and the bB
Besides the obvious change from right to left-hand drive, the front passenger area has changed significantly. The bB has a front bench seat and a column-mounted shifter for the automatic transmission. The xB, on the other hand, has 2 front bucket seats and a shifter mounted on the floor.

The bB is with either the 1.3 L 2NZ-FE engine or the 1.5 L 1NZ-FE, mated exclusively to a 4-speed automatic transmission with available all-wheel drive. The xB is only available with the 1NZ-FE, but offers both a 4-speed automatic or a 5-speed manual transmission. All-wheel drive is not offered on the xB.

The Toyota bB does not have a spare tire. On the Scion xB, a compact spare tire is stored under the left side of the rear cargo floor. Since the spare tire raised the cargo floor by several inches, a storage compartment was added to the right of the spare tire to reclaim some of the lost storage space. A jack is stored under the driver's seat of the xB.

2011 Scion xD RS 3.0 Price

Scion announced pricing today for its first limited-production vehicle of the 2011 model year, the xD Release Series 3.0 (xD RS 3.0). This exclusive five-door urban subcompact will begin arriving in dealerships this month.

Available in a xPRESSO color that is unique to the xD RS 3.0 model, the vehicle features a a four-piece body kit that comes with front and rear lower lips along with side skirts, in addition to a carbon-fiber trimmed B-pillar appliqués and an RS logo.

The xD RS 3.0 comes fitted with a four-piece body kit including front and rear lower lips along with side skirts. The body kit adds assertive styling and is exclusive to the xD RS 3.0. The xD comes painted in a distinctive color dubbed xPRESSO, which is not currently offered on any other Scion model.

The 2011 Scion xD RS 3.0 will be built in limited production of 1,500 units, with each car displaying a distinctive, individually numbered stainless-steel logo. And it is powered by a 1.8-liter gasoline engine that produces 128 hp with fuel economy rating of 30 miles per gallon.

Price starts at 16,905 USD for the manual version, while the automatic costs 17,705 USD.
The 2011 Scion xD RS 3.0 price does not include the 720 USD fee for delivery and processing.




Press Release

TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 7, 2010 – Scion announced pricing today for its first limited-production vehicle of the 2011 model year, the xD Release Series 3.0 (xD RS 3.0). This exclusive five-door urban subcompact will begin arriving in dealerships this month.

The xD RS 3.0 comes fitted with a four-piece body kit including front and rear lower lips along with side skirts. The body kit adds assertive styling and is exclusive to the xD RS 3.0. The xD comes painted in a distinctive color appropriately namedxPRESSO, which is not currently offered on any other Scion model.

To complete the stylish exterior, the xD RS 3.0 is equipped with B-pillar appliqués that are constructed from genuine carbon fiber material and feature the xD RS logo.

Only 1,500 units of the xD RS 3.0 will be built, and each vehicle comes with aunique, individually numbered stainless-steel badge. The xD RS 3.0 model will carry a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $16,905 with a manual transmission, and $17,705 with an automatic transmission.

The delivery, processing and handling (DPH) fee for all Scion models is $720 and is not included in the MSRP. DPH fee for vehicles distributed by Southeast Toyota (SET) and Gulf States Toyota (GST) may vary.

LA Auto Show: 2010 Scion xB RS 7.0 Limited Edition

Scion is pulling the wraps off its latest limited-production vehicle, the 2010 xB Release Series 7.0 (xB RS 7.0), in the Scion booth at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show, December 2-13.
The pleasing purple xB RS 7.0 flosses a four-piece DAMD body kit that includes front and rear lower lips along with side skirts. The xB comes exclusively painted in a distinctive color, appropriately named Murasaki, which means "purple" in Japanese.


One of the most distinguishing features of the xB RS 7.0 is the TRD sport muffler that exits out the center of DAMD rear lip. The exhaust system features twin double-walled tips and is specifically designed in conjunction with the DAMD rear lip to give the xB a sporty appearance and a sound that can only be found on this particular Release Series.
To complete the stylish exterior, the xB RS 7.0 is equipped with TRD lowering springs that bring the ride height down over an inch and offer athletic handling. A color-keyed rear spoiler is available as an option.


The interior of the xB RS 7.0 features exclusive black fabric seats with color-tuned highlights that complement the car's exterior. The sides of the driver and front passenger lower seat cushions are embroidered with the "RS" logo. The driver is also treated to a leather-wrapped RAZO GT Formula Spec shift knob that delivers a robust feel.
Only 2,000 units of the xB RS 7.0 will be built, and the first ones will begin arriving in dealerships in December 2009. Each xB RS 7.0 comes with an individually numbered stainless-steel badge to announce its uniqueness.


The xB RS 7.0 model will carry a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $18,320 with a manual transmission, and $19,270 with an automatic transmission. A limited supply of the available color-matched rear spoiler will be available to xB RS 7.0 owners and carries a MSRP of $320, not including installation.
The delivery, processing and handling (DPH) fee for all Scion models is $670 and is not included in the MSRP. DPH fee for vehicles distributed by Southeast Toyota (SET) and Gulf States Toyota (GST) may vary.


The xB RS 7.0 will get face time as a showcased vehicle in Scion's booth at the LA Auto Show, and additionally on the Release Series page on the online social networking site Facebook, where the vehicle is featured in the Murasaki racing game.
For more information on Scion vehicles, please visit www.scion.com, and for the xB Release Series 7.0 Facebook page, direct your browser to www.facebook.com/scionreleaseseries.
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SEMA Show: Scion xB Tuner by Peter Colell breaks cover

Scion has given three of the most innovative and creative visionaries the opportunity to showcase their talents through three project vehicles shown at the SEMA Auto Show. The xB Tuner Challenge was participated in by Peter Colello of Mummbles Marketing, Bowls LA, and Eneri Abillar, who is working with Leigh Guarnieri from BRS Autodesign.


Peter Colello established a name for himself back in 2002 with his Toyota Celica GT of the same year and a 2001 Ford Focus ZTS. With this years xB Tuner Challenge car Colello sought to produce a "well-rounded show car with pure functionality, building and expanding from past projects." The project includes elements such as a wide-body kit, lots of carbon-fiber in the hood, hatch, wing and custom roof, and a color motif of teal to tie the exterior together. Other elements include a turbo kit, air-ride suspension, TRD exhaust, and an over-the-top in-car entertainment system, one of Colello's signatures.




HIGHLIGHTS:

• Descendant turbocharger system

• Shaved engine bay, doors and interior

• Universal Air Kit suspension

• BASF Custom "Teal Blue Pearl" Paint

• BRS Autodesign 9-piece wide-body kit (modified)

• Seibon carbon-fiber body parts

• NRG seats, harnesses, steering wheel, shift knob and parking brake lever

• Custom 6-point roll cage and dashboard

• Mobile Spec ICE

via:4wheelsnews

Video: Bowls LA Scion xB Project Truck by SEMA

The Bowls project truck is part of this year’s ‘Scion xB Tuner Challenge’ that pits three designers, including Leung, against each other to build the best customized xB for SEMA. Each was given a car to modify, with $10,000 cash awarded for the best vehicle.





The Bowls ScionB is inspired by the 1970 Toyota Crown pickup - a kind of Japanese El Camino - which wasn't released in the US. It features TRD parts like the clutch, a limited-slip differential, a rear stabiliser bar and brakes. For added safety a roll cage is installed. Expect a cool ICE kit courtesy of Pioneer.





Bowls LA partnered with Advanced Design Fabrication to convert the xB from humble city people mover into a pickup. First, they lengthened its wheelbase to accommodate a matching bike that will sit in its cargo box.





There’s a reason for the go fast kit inside the cabin. The xB’s engine has been tweaked with an AEM cold air intake, performance parts from Brian Crower and a Nitrous Oxide injection system. The five-speed manual transmission has been strengthened with a Toyota Racing Development heavy-duty clutch and to help lay all that power to the road, there's a TRD limited-slip diff. TRD has also donated a front strut tower brace and rear sway bar that work with a digital air ride kit from Air Lift.





Bowls also created a custom bike which will fit snugly on the truck bed. Overall a 1970s Southern California feel has been achieved.

via:pickuptrucks

SEMA Show: Scion xD by 0-60 Magazine and Sparco Rally

Sparco

• Pro-ADV Race Seats

• Safari Race Steering Wheel

• Navigators Footrest

• 6 Point Harnesses

• Mud Flaps

• Communications Unit

• Helmet / Information Storage Box

• Piuma Shift Knob

• Race Pedals

• Quick Hub Adapter/Release

Seibon

• Front Carbon Hood

• Rear Carbon Hatch

• APR / Design Craft

• GTC Carbon Wing (Fabricated by DC)

• Carbon Panels/Sheets

PIAA

• 80 Pro XT Lights

Wheels

• Volks TE-37 15 x 6.5

Tires

• BFG Rally Tires

B&G

• Custom RS2 Coilovers and Springs

Performance Friction Brakes

• Custom Calipers / Pads / Rotors

Design Craft

• FIA Spec Rally Cage

• Universal Light Pod

• Front Aluminum Skid Plate

• Spoiler

• Front Bumper Pod Mounts

• Installed All Products

Greddy

• Gauges and Exhaust System

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SEMA: EPIC Cartel Scion tC

"The inspiration of project Epic came from a mix of builds I have been involved in over the last 18 months. Each time I begin a project from start to finish no one major factor ever lets me down. Design changes on a daily basis. With that said what one envisions in his or her mind sometimes just doesn't look right and you have to move onto plan B. So, what I do is take all these crazy ideas and apply them to what I like to call the DB (Design Bank) waiting to cash out on it with the next project.
Major Highlights that make this build unique is that it's a new twist of technology and insane flowing body lines. It's been chooped 3" with B-Pillars & center glass roof section removed and reinforced completely."


Chassis/Suspension

• Master Image Air Bag Kit

• Factory Suspension Points Re-engineered & Relocated

• 22×8 Cartel Designed Billet 3-Piece Forged Vellano Rims

• TOYO Proxes 4 235/30/ZR22

PowerTrain

• TRD Supercharger Kit

• TRD LSD Unit

• Cartel Side Exit Exhaust

• DME Sport Header

Interior

• Red Embossed Logo Pattern Leather Alongside Clean Flowing White and Black Accents on Front White and Black Accents on Front & Rear Seats, Door Panels, Audio and Misc. Trim Panels

• Cartel Customs Low Rise Buckets

• Custom Flowing Center Console. Arm Rest & Door Panels

• TRD Shift Knob

Audio

• Alpine IVA-W505 Head Unit

• 12″ In-Dash Monitor

• SWR-1042D 10″ Sub Woofer (4)

• PDX 1. 600 Amplifiers (3)

• PDX 4. 150 Amplifiers (2)

• SPX-13 51/4Component 2-Way Speakers

• SPX-17 61/2 Component 2-Way Speakers

Exterior

• 3″ Roof Line Chop

• Center Glass Top and B-Pillars Removed

• Custom Metal Fabrication Interior & Exterior Panels

• Pearl White Base Paint with Two-Tone Graphics & Ghosted Logos Throughout

• Custom ED Front & Rear Bumpers

• Custom Rear Hatch Formed & Vacuum Seal Molded

via:worldcarfans

SEMA: Scion Kogi xD Mobile Kitchen Designs

Exterior

• MV Designz Front Fascia

• MV Designz Rear Fascia

• MV Designz Side Skirts

• MV Designz Hood

Motorized

• Left Rear Door (Fridge and Cutting Board)

• Right Rear Door (Ice chest and sink w/ Reverse Osmosis System)

• Tailgate (BBQ Grill / Griddle)

• Hatch Glass (Dual Alpine 10" LCD Monitors)

• Left Tail Light (Cooking Utensils)

• Right Tail Light (Condiments)

Wheels

• DPE S7 3-Piece 19" Wheels

Tires

• Nitto Invos

• Front 235/35-19

• Rear 245/35-19

Brakes

• Rotora Big Brake Kit

Suspension

• TEIN Coilover Kit

Interior

• Two Tone Leather / Suede Seats

• Suede Headliner

• Custom Interior Panels

Audio

• Alpine Premium Scion xD Head Unit

• SPR-175S Type-R Component System

• SPR-175S Type-R Coaxial Speakers

• SWR-1042D Type-R 10" Subwoofer

• PDX-5 5 Channel Amplifier

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New York Auto Show: Scion IQ Concept

With stylish, youthful vehicles like the Nissan Cube and Kia Soul hitting the U.S. market, is Scion is still on the cutting edge? The xD and tC are getting rather long in the tooth after all, and even the iconic xB's edginess has been blunted.

Scion fired back at the doubters with the unveiling of its iQ concept at the New York Auto Show today. Based on the Toyota iQ microcompact, Scion's version turns a wild tuner's eye to the urban transportation pod with results that make the Brabus smart fortwo look restrained.
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