2011 Scion Sports FR

In 2011 New York International Auto shows, Scion introduces a new rear wheel drive FR-S 2011. It is Scion sports coupe concept car. On the other exhibition stand, Toyota and Subaru together in partnership introducing a rear-wheel-drive sports car. The 2011 Scion Sports FR-S car, stands for Front-engine, Rear-wheel drive, is the definition of an automobile rear-wheel-drive sport-style genuine and interesting. Scion sports car with balanced performance and outstanding handling and flexible utility that has a surprising miles per gallon.

Jack Hollis, Scion vice president said that Scion will be experimenting with some other new things. The 2011 Scion Car FR-S is powered by a 2.0-liter boxer engine front combined with rear-wheel drive system. This 2.0-liter boxer engine set low and then back to the car to provide a lower center of gravity and the ratio of front-to-back dynamic, thus providing advantages in weight. This is the first boxer engine that incorporates Toyota's D4-S injection system, which produces an additional injection of either directly or through a port. All it means that the 2011 Scion Sports Car FR-S will get increased horsepower and torque without having to deal with the loss of fuel efficiency. That is an added value when you are dealing on increasing driving speed.

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2011 Scion TC

Toyota Scion points jubilation that is the youngest average customer in the industry and that 71 percent of all 800,000 or so slides were sold to buyers who are new to Toyota. It seems Scion customers are the latest generation of America, Millennium, which are in their middle of this coming of age of the phase of his life. Its oldest members are about 30 years and the youngest is approaching puberty. Interestingly, with a median age of 29, he is the tC coupe has 310,000 total sales since 2002 (or 41 percent of all production Scion) managed to attract a younger clientele of all.In other words, when the funky xB may be better known, it is that the TC is the most important brand of the product. So, it needs a new Scion tC in 2011 to be the undisputed hit. Especially when the second generation xB is, many of the measures do not live up to the success of its direct predecessor to close.

The new 2011 tC is very similar to the previous generation. The differences are subtle, but there have been improvements in several key areas: engine options, the performance of government and stereo.The new tC is powered by a new 2.5L four-cylinder engine that turns out 180 hp and 173 Nm of torque and 19 hp and 11 Nm for a bump compared to the outgoing 2.4-liter model, and is connected to the standard six speed manual gearbox to replace the old five-speed unit. There are bigger brakes on all four corners, too.The new car will be sitting on the platform updated version of the previous McPherson suspension with double wishbones front and back again, more often an anti-roll bars and large 18-inch wheels and tires. The new power control system includes a ratio 14.8:1 ratio faster than the old hydraulic system 17.7:1.More power, bigger brakes, revised suspension and steering feel improved. Piece it all together and the 2011 tC still does not work anywhere near as a real sport. "Tuned" exhaust drones a strong acceleration. Very interesting and makes me afraid to stomp the pedal - something must be done very often depending on the car, and its 2.5-liter engine, which is a power curve is flatter than the cornfield in Iowa.If the exterior looks a little familiar (especially the way the C-pillar) should not be surprising, because the style is influenced by the concept of fuses introduced back in 2006 at the Auto Show in New York. With its high gates, the TC has redesigned the glass area less than the Camaro. As for the back door, ou might think that developers include a wiper blade of the rear window is tilted almost horizontal.The interior is comfortable, decently attractive, and is free of plastic door that is covered in the radio head unit in the old car. Budget trimming is evident everywhere, judging by the size of the hard plastics used in the cockpit. A Saving Grace is on the steering wheel. The thick frame with a flat bottom, are wrapped in leather and something you enjoy each day wrapping your fingers around every time you slip into the sports coupe.

If the drone of the "tune" the exhaust run down, and buyers will appreciate the three units of the audio head. The tC has a base 300-watt 8-speaker Pioneer audio system with auxiliary audio input ports and USB connection for iPod. Buyers can also opt for a premium Alpine sound system with a plug-in for a navigation system or a backup camera and XM Satellite Radio �. The top-of-the-line unit has an integrated navigation system.The 2011 tC can look very similar to the previous generation, but has some important improvements that are not immediately visible, as the most powerful engine, a recalibrated suspension and more standard equipment. But do not expect these improvements add up to a performance car since the tC lacks the energy to do something beyond the grocery store. TC lack of performance, it does redeem itself by offering a compact car safe, comfortable and quiet with some practical utility to the mix.+ Plus :* Optional Alpine sound system* Smart iPod interface* Reclining rear seat- Minus :* New exterior design looks very close to the first generation* Too much use of hard plastics inside the cabin* Droning exhaust note* Uninspiring road handling dynamics

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2012 Scion iQ

Moped car have always insisted that you make concessions to the absurd. Most of them seem to be a circus clown car or get it to behave like a circus clown. Generally, they are pitifully small and slow. And there was always something derogatory term for them is going through the windshield clamshell phone for entry or curled up next to the adjacent halves. Although it may be the perfect collection of microbes, or to read microfiche, motorcycle car have traditionally been impractical. But what if you could design one to behave like a real car? Then you should Scion iQ.




Often the only climb in the cockpit iQ is convinced that this is not looking for the opportunity to be different. But the wide doorways, low thresholds and anatomical seat to dispel the doubts you may have about convenience and comfort.

Once started, the first positive reaction iQ continue if the gains speed quickly and quietly. A width of 53 inches from the cockpit is enough for the iQ feel like a compact sedan. Due to its 10 meter length is 18 inches longer than the smart car, it also has enough storage space behind you to help the IQ of a car at the weekend for a couple realistic. Of course, the use of the 16.7 cubic feet of space forces the rear seats fold flat. If not, limited internal storage, only 3.5 cubic feet.

While the bills as a Scion iQ 3 +1, which will never be more than 3 adults in the car at that time. The passenger seat is actually located in front of the driver's seat to make room for the rear passenger's legs, enough to sneak in the back. The "a" Addendum to be an animal, an infant or an elf.




If the car is only 94 bhp available, the iQ is very mischievous. In a straight line acceleration, Scion seems faster than the Fiat 500 or the Chevy Volt, in particular, 0-30 mph in either direction from the General. The reason for the iQ charging start-up is exceptionally low curb weight is 2127 pounds. A couple of fly-weights of the body structure is the multiplication of the instantaneous torque continuously variable transmission provided by the iQ, and you have the perfect formula for a strong gas. Since the constraints of packaging, manual transmission is offered to the Scion, but the CVT does not manumatic action game, you can afford the choice of engine speed ranges. Top speed is 100 mph iQ.

With a car that weighs just over one tonne, the iQ is a flyweight boxing in a ring full of trucks. Therefore, Scion has 11 airbags stuffed in this tiny module to allay fears about the survival of an accident. In fact, even the trunk lid has the airbag first time there.

Often overlooked part of the credit collapse of the ability of the vehicle to avoid a first. Here, the iQ is bright thanks to a clear go-kart handling. Very telling statistic here is the iQ a radius of 12.7 meters big break. Although most of the compact sedans to make a good turnaround within the normal two-lane road, the iQ could be a couple of them in the same state.

At one point during my test drive, I found a small diameter traffic roundabout. The Scion was so anxious to temper all the obstacle that I managed to turn the island warm up three times without a single correction to the fat, red stitched leather steering wheel.

Scion iQ to prove that the cars moped does not need to be a slow, disruptive or impractical. 2012 iQ goes on sale in 7 different colors $ 15,995 in California, Washington, Oregon and Arizona October 1, 2011. Sales outside the United States later.



ENGINE: 1.3 liter DOHC inline 4 with VVT-I
HORSEPOWER: 94hp at 6000rpm
TORQUE: 89 lb.-ft, at 4400rpm
TRANSMISSION: CVT
FUEL CONSUMPTION: 36 MPG City/37 MPG Highway
PRICE AS TESTED: $15,995

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2011 Scion FR-S Concept at 2011 New York Auto Show

• Rear-wheel drive concept makes world debut


• Design focus of Pure Balance


• Boxer engine utilizes Toyota's D4-S direct and port injection system

April 20, 2011 - New York - Scion unveiled the rear-wheel drive FR-S Concept sports coupe today at the 2011 New York International Auto Show. The concept, which sets out to stimulate the souls of true driving enthusiasts, will be at the Scion display through May 1. The FR-S Concept will inspire a new model coming to the Scion brand next year.

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

'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 expand the brand into yet another new dimension that I know it is truly destined for.'

The FR-S is a true 'scion,' born into a lengthy history of Toyota performance cars and motorsports. The sports coupe 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.

Inspired by the AE86, the FR-S is built around the core goal of achieving 'pure balance,' which begins with the strategic placement of a flat 2.0-liter boxer engine in a front-engine, rear-wheel drive configuration. The engine's compact size and shape allows the FR-S' powertrain to be mounted lower and further back towards the rear, giving the car a lower center of gravity and a dynamically favorable front-to-rear weight ratio.

The FR-S' naturally-aspirated engine is innovative, being the first boxer to incorporate Toyota's D4-S injection system, which utilizes both direct and port injection, resulting in increased horsepower and torque throughout the entire powerband, without sacrificing MPG.

The flat-four can mate with either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission. (posted on conceptcarz.com) The manual offers quick and precise shifts with a short-throw, while the automatic transmission features aggressive, sporty shifts that are initiated by �teering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Power is distributed effectively via a limited-slip differential.

The idea of 'pure balance' is further realized by the FR-S' lightweight design and short wheelbase. The combination allows the car to be quick and nimble into and out of any corner, with dynamic maneuverability and confident stability.

'Akio Toyoda has mentioned that he is going to bring the fun-to-drive spirit back to Toyota,' Hollis ��id. 'I know that the Scion FR-S Concept is one of the ways that he plans to accomplish that.'

The fierce exterior of the FR-S is a good reflection of its inner power. The intimidating proportions of the concept give it a dominant stance that bleeds performance. The profile, inspired by the Toyota 2000GT, reveals a hood-line that is remarkably sleek and low, made possible by the boxer's architecture.

The low stance continues to exaggerate the FR-S' menacing face, which is made up of sharp lines, a wide mouth and angular headlights that include bright LED clusters.

The solid panel roofline is sleek, lightweight and rigid, slotted with an aerodynamic shape that channels air cleanly over to the top.

The front fenders protrude upward, making space for the massive monoblock Five Axis 20x8.5-inch wheels, while the muscular rear fenders are widened to house the 20x10.5-inch wheels, emphasizing the FR-S' staggered stance and rear-wheel-drive setup.

The rear fascia sits low and wide, with extensive lower treatments that surround the dual exhaust exits and contribute to excellent aerodynamics. LEDs illuminate both the edgy taillights and the bold 'SCION' logo.

The concept features four-piston-caliper front brakes that clamp down on monstrous 18-inch annular carbon ceramic matrix rotors that are fixed to the wheels in a motorcycle-fashion.

The FR-S Concept is layered in rich coats of Code Red, the appropriately named color that consists of a custom blend of candy and a developmental additive from BASF called Mearlite SSQ.

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Scion TC 2011

The  Scion tC 2011  design features a very attractive and more interesting over the current model. But besides changing the engine, because it has a 2.5 liter 180 hp with a box-sequential automatic updates or manual, both with six gears, EBD, brake assist, active head restraints, 18-inch wheels It has a 4 cylinder engine with 2.5 liter manual gearbox or 6-speed sequential gearbox.It has independent suspension on both axles, more hardened, and a flier with electronics.

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Scion tC Release Series 1.0, 2005

Scion tC Release Series 1.0, 2005

The Scion tC is a sports compact automobile introduced by Toyota in 2004 as a concept vehicle under its recently introduced Scion brand name. The Scion tC was designed to appeal to the Generation Y market and get them locked into the Toyota brand before any other car manufacturer could have a chance. They hoped to do so by making standard features numerous and optional features extremely easy to add.

The Scion tC uses the chassis of the Avensis which is sold in the European market, and the Camry's 2.4 L 2AZ-FE I4 engine. Its low price (base MSRP of US$16,715 for the 2006 model) is a major feature, as well as the pure pricing marketing style that Toyota has adopted.

The name tC does not fit in with its stablemates the xA and xB because the name xC has already been taken by Volvo for its XC70 and XC90 models. According to Scion, tC stands for "Touring Coupe."

Specifications
* Engine: Double overhead cam (DOHC) 16-valve VVT-i 2.4 L 4-cylinder
* Power: 160hp (119 kW) @ 5700 rpm
* Torque: 163 ft�lbf (221 N�m) @ 4000 rpm
* Transmission: 5-speed manual or available 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission
* Highway fuel economy/consumption: 35-30 mi/U.S. gal (7.8 L/100 km) (automatic); 34-29 mi/U.S. gal (8.1 L/100 km) (manual)
* City fuel economy/consumption: 29-23 mi/U.S. gal (10.7 L/100 km) (automatic); 28-22 mi/U.S. gal (10.7 L/100 km) (manual)
* Fuel tank: 14.5 gal (54.9 L)
* Brakes: 4-wheel anti-lock braking system employing disc brakes on both the front and rear
* Curb weight: 2,970 lb (1,347 kg) (automatic); 2,905 lb (1,318 kg) (manual)
* Displacement: 2382 CC

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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 Five 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, although 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.

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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 available 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.

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Scion tC Series 1.0, 2005

Scion tC Series 1.0, 2005

The Scion tC is a sports compact automobile introduced by Toyota in 2004 as a concept vehicle under its recently introduced Scion brand name. The Scion tC was designed to appeal to the Generation Y market and get them locked into the Toyota brand before any other car manufacturer could have a chance.

The Scion tC uses the chassis of the Avensis which is sold in the European market, and the Camry's 2.4 L 2AZ-FE I4 engine. Its low price (base MSRP of US$16,715 for the 2006 model) is a major feature, as well as the pure pricing marketing style that Toyota has adopted.

The name tC does not fit in with its stablemates the xA and xB because the name xC has already been taken by Volvo for its XC70 and XC90 models. According to Scion, tC stands for "Touring Coupe."

Specifications
* Engine: Double overhead cam (DOHC) 16-valve VVT-i 2.4 L 4-cylinder
* Power: 160hp (119 kW) @ 5700 rpm
* Torque: 163 ft�lbf (221 N�m) @ 4000 rpm
* Transmission: 5-speed manual or 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission
* Highway fuel economy/consumption: 35-30 mi/U.S. gal (7.8 L/100 km) (automatic); 34-29 mi/U.S. gal (8.1 L/100 km) (manual)
* City fuel economy/consumption: 29-23 mi/U.S. gal (10.7 L/100 km) (automatic); 28-22 mi/U.S. gal (10.7 L/100 km) (manual)
* Fuel tank: 14.5 gal (54.9 L)
* Brakes: 4-wheel anti-lock braking system employing disc brakes on both the front and rear
* Curb weight: 2,970 lb (1,347 kg) (automatic); 2,905 lb (1,318 kg) (manual)
* Displacement: 2382 CC

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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 Five 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, although 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.

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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.

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 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.

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Chicago 2010: Scion tC Release Series 6.0

Take a good look at the Scion tC Release Series 6.0... it's kind of a big deal. Last year, Scion offered up 2,000 tC Release Series 5.0 models. This year, the new Release Series 6.0 will be almost twice as rare, with just 1,100 such models planned for production. Better get yourself in line now.

To recap, this special tC comes painted up in Speedway Blue, which looks even more like Chrysler's classic B5 Blue in person than it does in pictures, along with some very Challenger-esque flat black stripes. So, what we have here is obviously a pint-sized muscle car, right? Well, not exactly. With the same exact 161-horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine as all the other tCs sharing roadways, muscle isn't really in this car's vocabulary.

It's not all bad news, though. The 200-watt Alpine audio system with iPod/USB jack and 4.3-inch GPS touch screen do come standard for the car's $18,620 (with a stick, or $19,420 with an automatic) asking price.

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