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Scion is known for trying to be hip with the kids, but I have a feeling its latest concept, the Hako, is a couple steps too far, even for the spikey haired, angsty kids of America. Hako means box and this is very boxy, even more boxy than the xB. If you remember, Scion originally teased the Hako Coupe concept two weeks ago, but here she is in all of her ugly glory. Original speculation suggested that this could take the place of the xA, but something tells me that wouldn't fly too well.
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Scion Hako Coupe Concept Live Unveil
Scion is known for trying to be hip with the kids, but I have a feeling its latest concept, the Hako, is a couple steps too far, even for the spikey haired, angsty kids of America. Hako means box and this is very boxy, even more boxy than the xB. If you remember, Scion originally teased the Hako Coupe concept two weeks ago, but here she is in all of her ugly glory. Original speculation suggested that this could take the place of the xA, but something tells me that wouldn't fly too well.More »
3:57 PM on Wed Mar 19 2008
By Travis Hudson
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Latest by nisei2ndgen: I like everything aft of the A pillar. They need a slight tweak on the front end but overall, I like it! more »
new york auto show
Scion Haku Spied Before Press Conference
It was like a scene from The Sting, with yours truly and Robert Farago of The Truth About Cars as the fast talking, quick thinking con men (we'll let you decide who is Newman and who is Redford). The Scion press room was surrounded with security but the awkward prize, the new Scion Hako (aka Scion tC replacement), was waiting within. Farago deftly distracts the first guard with the old "Excuse me ma'am but have you seen my puppy" trick while I used my mistakingly printed manufacturer's pass to sneak past the second one. We were able to get on stage and snap a few pics before a security official put his chest into my camera. More coming soon.
2:50 PM on Wed Mar 19 2008
By Matt Hardigree
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Latest by sgodun: Haikus are easy But sometimes they make no sense. Refrigerator. more »
new york auto show
Scion Hako Concept, Replacement For TC Coupe To Drop In New York
Scion just released this teaser image of the Hako Coupe Concept, which will debut at the New York Auto Show later this month. It's expected that the Hako will represent a near-production version of 2006's Fuse concept and could replace the TC coupe. Judging by the picture, Scion are looking to bring their coupe styling more in line with their popular XB hatchback. The press release follows the jump. More »
3:00 PM on Wed Mar 5 2008
By Wes Siler
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chicago auto show
2008 Scion tC Release Series 4.0 to Debut at Chicago, Continue Software Naming Convention
Toyota just dropped a press release which has everyone running to their Tandy's and Apple ]['s to make sure it's still 1987. Scion will be bringing what's called the 2008 Scion tC Release Series 4.0 to the upcoming Chicago Auto Show and will be making them available as of March. The "tC RS 4.0" as the marketeers are calling it, will have an array of "VIP-themed enhancements" such as gray sparkley paint, a body kit, embroidered alcantera seating, fancy steering wheel and shift knob and special badging. Pardon our underwhelmed reaction, but it sounds like an appearance package only a 17 year-old-old could love. If it floats your boat you better hop up real quick, grab the $2700 premium, and head down to your Scion dealer cause only 2300 are planned. Presser to the same effect below the fold. More »
3:45 PM on Fri Feb 1 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
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Scion Announces tC Pricing for 2008
Prices for the Scion tC will be up a little bit in 2008, but still fall in with an under a four percent increase across all models. The stripper tC Spec model will start at 15,300 bucks for a manual, while the slightly more luxurious core model tC will trip the money clocks at 17 even. No word on how much the TRD Supercharger will cost in the press release, which is there for digestion after the jump. More »
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Chryslerati: Gorman Edition
A recent stop in lovely Gorman, California for some overpriced gasoline and a bag of peanuts revealed this Chrysler TC. A ghostly sheet covered what was assuredly a fine interior, and also hinted at possible hard or soft top trouble. Out of state plates and location next to one of America's numerous yet fine numbered hotel chain and Sizzler oasis told us this TC was traveling. Not just any TC - Chrysler's TC. Go Chryslerati go. More »
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The 2008 Scion tC Revealed, Gets Standard iPod Connectivity
Oh yeah, in all of the excitement to show off the Scion's two brothers yesterday, the all-new 2008 Scion xD and the re-styled 2008 Scion xB, everyone forgot about the new-for-2008 Scion brand sales leader, the tC. Well, let's rectify that little problem, because hey — Scion's issued a press release and some PR shots. The tC gets a bit of a newer style including an upper mesh grille, and rear tail lights with a styling that'll make sure you'll be confused as to whether you'll be looking at the front or the back of the bargain-basement budget b-segment car. The tC's still got the "Fun-To-Drive Performance" provided by the 2.4-liter four cylinder VVT engine capable of humming along at 161 hp and with 162 lb-ft of torque. This year's tC, along with it's more flashy brothers, also comes standard with Apple iPod connectivity and a head unit with iPod control. No word on whether the connector cable will provide the head unit information from the iPod via a digital link like Ford's Sync system or if it'll use an analog translation system like that found with GM's PAL system. Oh and it'll also have a standard mini-aux jack in case you've got a Zune or some other form of non-iPod music device. It also comes with a first aid kit in case your ears start to bleed from pumping your music through the Pioneer speakers a wee bit too loud. Gallery below and full press release after the jump. More »
12:01 PM on Fri Feb 9 2007
By Ray Wert
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Latest by my favorite car is a motorcycle: If ToMoCo makes such reliable vehicles, why do they offer a puny 36mo/36k mi warranty? There must be a reason it's cheap. more »
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Oh, What A Recall! Toyota Calls In 30,000 Scion tC Over Random Side Airbag Deployment
Toyota's bringing ScionBack (yeah!) — 30,000 Scion tCs to be specific, produced from March 2004 to early March 2006 — over a problem involving side airbags randomly deciding to deploy (under certain conditions, anyway). According to the NHTSA alert bulletin:"The seat-mounted side airbag and side curtain airbags on certain tCs may inadvertently deploy if the door for that side of the vehicle is closed very forcefully while the tC's ignition is in the "ON" position or within 90 seconds of turning the ignition key from the "ON" position to the "OFF" position. There have been 17 cases of this condition reported."Nothing quite like an airbag exploding to the side of your face to let you know your door is fully closed, eh? Full bulletin after the jump. More »
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Chryslerati on eBay!
Not since the debut of the Cordoba has a small Chrysler given you so much of what you needed. The TC by Maserati was the zenith of K-platform technology and truly a force to be reckoned with. You can have your Allant s, your Reattas, your etceteras and similars. But the Chryslerati? Now that, friends, predated the '70s-retro trend by close to a decade. No reserve, currently at $1,500. Plus, according to the seller, "This 1990 Chrsler Tc by Maserati is considered by many to be a collectible." And with an endorsement like that, how can you go wrong? [Thanks to Bumbeck for the tip.] More »
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Your Car Is Delightful: 2006 Porsche Cayman Tops JD Power Top Ten List Of Most Appealing Vehicles
Yup, we know the kiddies love the lists — and Forbes/ForbesAutos readers love it when they can get all their information in table format. But seriously, WTF is JD Power, not to mention all of those Associates, thinking in placing a Scion tC and a Nissan Armada anywhere near the same list as a Porsche Cayman. Because you know, when I'm thinking cars with serious Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL), I'm thinking a Scion's gotta be on the list. Feel free to click the link to check out the ranking, or hit the jump to see them all here. Either way, we're gonna go and brush our teeth — we think we just vomited in our mouths a little. More »
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Absolutely Blue?: Scion to Release Limited-Edition tC 2.0 in New York
The latest Scion limited edition model is set for a New York launch, and it's pretty damn blue about it. No it's not blue because we made the obvious joke about its color (maybe a little), it's blue because it's been painted in electric Blue Blitz Mica to set it apart from previous year's Scion tC Release Series 1.0, which was rendered in Absolutely Red. The special-edition package also includes stainless steel mesh grillework, 17-inch alloys and seat-mounted and curtain airbag options. It also comes with black Alcantara-trimmed seats, a Pioneer Premium AM/FM/CD audio system with subwoofer and XM Satellite Radio. The MSRP for all that Scionness will be
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