Priced: New 2012 Scion tC Release Series 7.0

Scion has FINALLy released pricing on the 2012 Scion tC Release Series 7.0. The 7.0 comes only in High Voltage yellow with black mirrors and black 18-inch wheels, the 2012 tC RS 7.0 will be priced from $21,625 when it goes on sale this summer. Get the automatic and you're paying $22,695.

Standard features include a Pioneer audio system with Bluetooth hands-free phone, Bluetooth streaming audio and HD radio, black and yellow seat fabric, Smart Key and TRD push-button start,

Scion is launching the 7.0 with a new ad campaign with Zeus, the God of Awesome who creates the 7.0 with his lightning bolt. Just like I remember from my classics courses.

2011 Scion iQ Review

He needs a new generation of riders in the direction of the Scion iQ city can take great ideas and concentrated on a small package. The use of functional and elegant packaging, the Scion iQ is a small car that offers comfort and functionality that drivers expect a car twice its size.

View profile Scion iQ, defined by a high waistline and strong, sliding the big, thick as a lighthouse-pillar, through the roof and wrapped around behind Scion iQ emphasize geometric shape. Exterior mirrors with integrated turn focus the design clean.

The back is centered on a modern vehicle. trapezoidal lines running to the wheels, the hatch in the rear bumper diffuser bulb-like, creating a significant presence. With a wheelbase of 78.7 inches and a unique suspension design - consisting of MacPherson struts in front and a torsion beam rear suspension - the three-door hatchback can skillfully maneuver through traffic the city. In addition, the total length of only 120.1 cm, width of 66.1 inches, and front and short rear overhangs to create an attitude that still allows the Scion iQ to fit virtually any scenario parking areas.

engineering innovations, such as a compact air-conditioning, reverse the front of the difference, and an electronic power steering steering column compact all have a significant reduction in the length of the front-end. In addition, the Scion iQ is equipped with a gas tank located under the floor is flat, which reduces the rear overhang.

The Scion iQ functional "3 +1" seat is equivalent to world's smallest car for four passengers. With the driver and front passenger are slightly staggered, this innovative seating arrangement allows an adult behind the passenger and a child, small package, or an animal behind the driver. For the first time in Scion, extra-flat seat back are used to provide passengers with rear legroom. The rear seats are extremely versatile, which contains a mixture of 50/50 and the ability to fold, creating sufficient storage to accommodate two golf bags.

The Scion iQ is small in size but big on safety. Active Safety Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), antilock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Traction Control (TRAC).

Scion iQ comes standard with 10 SRS airbags, airbag including the world's first rear window curtain. The seat belt is the driver and passenger airbags, driver and side airbags, curtain airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, driver and Scion-first airbag cushion.

2011 iQ is equipped with a 1.3-liter engine with four-cylinder engine that produces more than 90 horses, and has the latest Dual VVT-i, which will allow it to be effective, creating a wider power band, but require less fuel and produce fewer emissions.

Scion iQ engine is combined with Variable Transmission (CVT), which helps smooth acceleration and excellent fuel economy. Scion iQ is classified as Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV-II), and is expected to achieve fuel consumption is comparable to high-30s of similar vehicles, which have fewer passengers and cargo capacity.

The Scion iQ comes standard with a six-speaker audio and is available with various audio head units for different degrees of audiophiles. All iQs be equipped with USB and auxiliary ports, which allows personal devices to be easily integrated into the vehicle. At the wheel has controls for controlling the audio system to adjust the volume and mixture of music sources such as CD, AM / FM radio, auxiliary input, or at the library on your iPod or other USB device.

New 2011 Scion FR-S Concept

New 2011 Scion FR-S Concept
Offspring entered RWD FR-S sports hatchback concept at 2011 New York International Auto Show. FR-descendant concept will inspire a new model comes Scion brand in 2012.

FR-descendant concept, which is on the front-engine, rear-wheel drive Sport, is a descendant of the definition of a true rear-wheel drive sports cars, convincing style, very balanced performance and handling, flexible and wonder mpg.
"Potomac is always experimenting with new things," said Jack Hollis, Scion vice president. "The brand is iconic xB adrenalized TC, and revolutionary in IQ. FR-S will further extend the brand into a new dimension to know that it really is."







Descendant of the FR-S is truly a "child" was born into a long tradition of performing Toyota and motorcycles. Sport Coupe is the most inspired generations of Corolla AE86, known as the Hachi years, which means "8-6" in Japanese. Front-engine, rear wheel drive coupe was light and perfectly balanced, this is a good choice for car enthusiasts.
Inspired AE86's FR-S is built around a central objective of achieving a "net balance", which begins with the strategic location of the solid 2.0-liter boxer engine in front engine, rear-wheel drive configuration. Motor compact size and shape to a descendant of FR-S 'to be mounted lower and further back, so the car a lower center of gravity and dynamic convenient front-to-rear weight ratio.

Descendant of atmospheric engine FR-S "is an innovative, first boxer Toyota D4-S, which has a system of direct injection and port injection is used, resulting in increased horsepower and torque throughout the power range without sacrificing MPG to take.
House and four can be combined with a manual gearbox or a six-speed automatic transmission. The handbook provides a quick and accurate shifts with short-range missiles, while the automatic transmission offers an aggressive, sporty shift, which was launched in the steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Power is distributed through an effective locking differential.

The idea of ​​"net balance" was performed another descendant FR-concept "light and short wheelbase. The combination makes the car was quick and agile, and from every angle, with the maneuverability and dynamic stability.

New Tanner Foust drifting his Scion TC

Remember Ken Block drifting video of the Subaru STi for DC Shoes, the recent acquisition of the new Ford Fiesta on stage blizzard? Well now there's a new competitor on the block, Tanner Foust in his race put the Scion TC. Why choose Scion tc drift too? He hit me, but it does not look good from outside, and certainly an injection of a cloud of smoke behind. At least, it's not square Scion xB and Scion Xa order. We currently have a demonstration video and hundreds of photos from Autoblog. They recently announced a new series comes in an operation in March, which will feature the prospect Tanner Foust and his Scion TC, while on a dangerous road, Mulholland Drive, California.

New Five Axis Scion tC

New York International Auto Show, Scion introduced five axes exclusive styling package for the 2011 Scion TC. Presents limitless possibilities of existing equipment, high-end Fri Axis Scion tC looks fat with an aggressive look. It looks fantastic street made wide body conversion kit that adds four inches on either side, a house custom color paint job in a bloody red. Moreover, the actual management of the child adjustable TEIN coilover, TRD big brake kit, and a large 20-inch five ad R5: F alloy wheels wrapped in Yokahama design advantage of high performance sport tires.

Inside the Scion TC, road Five Axis Design to sing a comfortable setting with contrasting black and red create. This underlines the leather seats with ultra suede eco pillows. Several other changes Chilewich interior carpets, upholstery and Little John, Interior Concepts for the completion of the child-tuning. Prices for the package is not published yet, but stay tuned for future updates.