Posts Tagged ‘New Scion Cars’
Portland Toyota Dealer: 2012 Scion iQ Goes Beyond ‘Smart’
If you live in a large city, you’ve experienced the struggle of finding parking and fitting into small places. Solving these problems for urban customers is 
the goal of Scion’s new city car, the all-new iQ.
Citing that the new Scion model “does everything small, but in a big way”, Motor Trend noted that the iQ received tons of onlooker attention from Bay Area residents during their initial testing. This was mostly due to the iQ’s most eye-catching asset: it’s shockingly small size. At just over 120 inches long, it’s the perfect car for maneuvering through congested areas of any city.
To achieve such a compact size, the iQ features Toyota’s first North American application of the 1NR-FE, a 1.3-liter engine offering 94 horsepower and 89 lb-ft of torque. While this doesn’t compare to the horsepower of other Toyota and Scion products, it is more than sufficient for its intended use of traveling the city. All other components – including the air conditioning unit, 8.5-gallon gas tank, and safety products – are carefully placed to achieve the ideal size for city use.
Fuel economy comes in at an estimated 36/37 highway/city MPG, similar to top-rated hybrids. Other notable aspects of Motor Trend’s test drive included a firm ride, tight steering, and feeling “remarkably secure at highway speeds with no noticeable crosswinds”.
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Scion Dealers Portland: Scion Unveils Revamped tC for 2011
This interesting New York Times article describes Scion cars as blending “performance, price and aesthetics in optimal measure.” The Scion arm of Toyota’s brand has been pursuing these youth-positive goals since 2003.
Scion’s value conscious fans will cheer the low price-point and the robust standard features like 18-inch wheels, a 300-watt, 8-speaker Pioneer sound system, the gorgeous moonroof, 4-wheel disc brakes, traction control and, crucially, 180 horsepower.
Drivers will enjoy the thick purposeful steering wheel which tilts and telescopes for comfort. The exterior offers clean lines and design features reminiscent of a drag racer. This open canvas should appeal to the thriving Scion aftermarket fans, who will surely equip the new tC with personalized distinctiveness.
The 2.5 liter 4-cylinder engine thrives in the lower spectrum with feather light steering, and accelerates through road turns with a firmly planted chassis. Well designed rear sight lines provide wide visibility, even with two passengers in the rear seats. With an 8.2, 0-60 acceleration rate and great fuel-economy the 2011 tC speeds you to a weekend drive to the Willamette vineyards as well as zippy daily commutes.
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Scion Dealers Portland: 2010 Sema Scion Highlights
Highlights from the 2010 SEMA show include exceptionally creative Scion concept cars. Watch the video below for more ideas on how to create your own dream Scion car!
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Scion Dealers Portland: Make a Statement and Meet Your New Scion
With great value, more power, more standard safety features and a blow your hair back audio system, your passengers will be impressed. Make a statement on the highway and meet your new ride at Gresham Toyota-Scion today!
NEW 2011 Scion xB Base
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Scion Dealerships: New Scion Cars Keep Assertive Styling and Value for 2011
New Scion cars keep your money where it belongs, in your pocket. Add to that innovative and futuristic styling; the 2011 Scion is a reason to celebrate.
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