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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 08:53 AM
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So, I'm actually interested in seeing how these two will look like.

Debut is in a couple of days in Chicago.

I can honestly say that although I may not be in the market for one, I would like to see how inventive Scion designers are. We all know that, in an engineering aspect, it shared the same chassis as the Echo. Now, there is a possibility that it may perhaps share the same chassis as the Corolla with the 2ZR-FE engine, with optional supercharger (like the 164 hp Corolla XRS). Whatever it is, it seems like Scion is on a roll with econo-boxes for the practical+quirky consumer.

Will it be the same as the Japanese xB? Will the xD be the Auris?

Hopefully, we get to put Official pics up in a couple of days, or maybe earlier if something gets leaked on the net...



Here is the release info:
"Scion will stage the world premiere of the second-generation xB and the all-new xD at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show.

The Scion press conference will take place on Thursday, February 8 at 9:00 A.M. CT in the Grand Ballroom in McCormick Place, with a live simulcast to the Scion display area at the show.

A video clip of the Chicago press conference will be available for viewing the following day on the Scion.com website."
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 08:59 AM
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LOL, a bull dog is the first thing that comes to mind
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 09:12 AM
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Reminds me either of the Renault Clio or Megane from the back.
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 09:16 AM
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man, errr... that looks kind of.... horrible
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 09:53 AM
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LOL, a bull dog is the first thing that comes to mind
Is Droopy a bull dog?
I agree about those features though

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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 10:01 AM
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Those pictures are NOT the new xA or the new xD.

That is a concept Toyota vehicle. Let's wait until official pics.
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im a big toyota/lexus/scion fan, but looking at those pics makes me wanna puke...

looks fugly. sorry scion.

just a tip, why cant they make a version of the tC with rear wheel drive and call it the aE?
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by my_shaldan
im a big toyota/lexus/scion fan, but looking at those pics makes me wanna puke...

looks fugly. sorry scion.

just a tip, why cant they make a version of the tC with rear wheel drive and call it the aE?
aE?

I would really like a semi-economical RWD or AWD coupe offering from Toyota/Scion.

That thing up top reminds me of a frog.
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The hood of the car reminds me of the underside of a crab. Ugly.
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by rominl
man, errr... that looks kind of.... horrible

this man speaks the truth
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 11:08 AM
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It looks like this green turd I dropped when I was 8 years old...yes it was that memorable.
This car isn't.

Only Kermit the Frog could love this.
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What is that?? Thats not a Scion xB or xD??
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Lexmex
Reminds me either of the Renault Clio or Megane from the back.
Its not THAT ugly
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by my_shaldan
im a big toyota/lexus/scion fan, but looking at those pics makes me wanna puke...

looks fugly. sorry scion.

just a tip, why cant they make a version of the tC with rear wheel drive and call it the aE?
I had that same exact thought. They could take the time to make it light as well.

p.s. just so u note though, those are toyota concepts released ages ago, NOT the xB or xD
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Default Toyota Concept does NOT equal Scion...

Originally Posted by GFerg
What is that?? Thats not a Scion xB or xD??
It's actually a Toyota Concept.

It was called the Toyota Urban Cruiser, which is a funkier version of the FJ Cruiser...
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