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PigLick · Mar 18th, 2003, 01:04 PM

On another thread here, someone mentioned the upcoming Toyota Scion (though they were talking about the xB, an SUV-like vehicle). Having never heard of this, I did a search and found the Scion website, and lo and behold I'm greeted with the Scion xA, which looks very much to me like Toyota's take on the MINI.

Check it out at www.scion.com (then scroll over the "Drive" on the left side, and click on xA). Slightly reminescent of the MINI from the outside (especially the rear end), and have a look at the interior shots. Hmm, central speedo (and tach which they actually use on some current cars also), silver rings around the air vents, silver downtubes or "legs" on either side of the center console...hmm, seem strangely familiar to anyone else?

Performance and handling probably won't hold a candle to the MINI, of course, but it does look like a pretty neat car. I hope it does well, this country needs to move away from oversized vehicles and towards more reasonably-sized ones.

PigLick

DFL18 · Mar 18th, 2003, 03:09 PM

it looks reminescant of the toyota matrix

:edit doh, its made by toyota:

EBMCS03 · Mar 18th, 2003, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DFL18
:edit doh, its made by toyota:

swamos · Mar 18th, 2003, 04:30 PM

It must be ugly, I can't find a decent picture of it anywhere

PigLick · Mar 18th, 2003, 04:51 PM

swamos, did you go to the scion website? They have pictures there, not the greatest selection, but enough that you should definitley be able to tell how it looks.

I agree with DFL, it does look reminescent of the Matrix (and, as I said, the MINI, although much less so), which makes me wonder if they'll keep both on the market at the same time, or if they'll be "replacing" the matrix with this thing.

PigLick

swamos · Mar 18th, 2003, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PigLick
swamos, did you go to the scion website? They have pictures there, not the greatest selection, but enough that you should definitley be able to tell how it looks.

I agree with DFL, it does look reminescent of the Matrix (and, as I said, the MINI, although much less so), which makes me wonder if they'll keep both on the market at the same time, or if they'll be "replacing" the matrix with this thing.

PigLick

Yeah, sorry mate, I just had a bit more of a dig, and found some photos of it. Unfortunately, I wish that I hadn't as I think it's that unique kind of "Toyota Ugly" that sends shivers up my spine.

If anyone thinks that I'm being too hard on it, go on, stop me

eltel · Mar 18th, 2003, 05:21 PM

Hey, does my bum look big in this?

YOU BET!!!!

Would I be seen dead in this?

NO WAY!!!!

swamos · Mar 18th, 2003, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by eltel
Hey, does my bum look big in this?

YOU BET!!!!

Would I be seen dead in this?

NO WAY!!!!

Look now, if you guys keep posting these offensive and obscene images, I'm going to report this thread to a moderator and have it shut down !!

AussieMini · Mar 18th, 2003, 05:26 PM

That Toyota is just puss on wheels. It's a bit of a seeping wound of cars. Are they serious?

Someone's going to get horse-whipped over this!!!

swamos · Mar 18th, 2003, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AussieMini
That Toyota is just puss on wheels. It's a bit of a seeping wound of cars. Are they serious?

Someone's going to get horse-whipped over this!!!

Actually, they might get busted to designing toasters --- oh hold on, they are already doing that

PigLick · Mar 19th, 2003, 07:33 AM

Yah, the xB is pretty horrible, but the xA is not so bad. Not even in the same league with the MINI of course, but a lot better than lots of other cars on the road.

PigLick

visionary · Mar 19th, 2003, 07:41 AM

SCION? IE: Yet another ugly Toyota.

COOPERation · Mar 19th, 2003, 07:54 AM

I dunno man...like a MINI?

mtnMINI · Mar 19th, 2003, 08:48 AM

Yeah, but does it come in British Racing Green??!

I wonder who the target market is? One of the slogans on the website sounds a bit MINI motoring-ish:
"This is a road map. You create the experience."

It says car length is 154.1. What's the MINI - 149.0? Can't remember.

Cheers to small cars!

oldnell · Mar 19th, 2003, 08:56 AM

It's funny when Americans look at any two small cars and think they look similar, or are in direct competition with each other. I can see no likeness whatsoever between these cars.

PigLick · Mar 19th, 2003, 09:18 AM

From the side and front it really doesn't bear any resemblance at all to our favorite little car, but the rear end and interior definitely remind me of a MINI.

The target market is basically young people, just entering the new car market. That's why it's got the sleek, kinda hip tech-ie look, and did you notice some of the options, especially when it comes to audio?

Like I said, personally I don't think it holds a candle to the MINI, but it is definitely going to be a MINI competitor.

PigLick

Spy Car · Mar 19th, 2003, 07:46 PM

Well I just finished reading the "Heart of Darkness" so all I can say is, "The horror, the horror"

Mar 18th, 2003, 01:04 PM	#1
PigLick MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: us Local Time: 05:58 PM Posts: 512 Offline	Toyota Scion xA (new MINI competition?) On another thread here, someone mentioned the upcoming Toyota Scion (though they were talking about the xB, an SUV-like vehicle). Having never heard of this, I did a search and found the Scion website, and lo and behold I'm greeted with the Scion xA, which looks very much to me like Toyota's take on the MINI. Check it out at www.scion.com (then scroll over the "Drive" on the left side, and click on xA). Slightly reminescent of the MINI from the outside (especially the rear end), and have a look at the interior shots. Hmm, central speedo (and tach which they actually use on some current cars also), silver rings around the air vents, silver downtubes or "legs" on either side of the center console...hmm, seem strangely familiar to anyone else? Performance and handling probably won't hold a candle to the MINI, of course, but it does look like a pretty neat car. I hope it does well, this country needs to move away from oversized vehicles and towards more reasonably-sized ones. PigLick Last edited by PigLick : Mar 18th, 2003 at 01:15 PM.

Mar 18th, 2003, 03:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
DFL18 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: So Cali Local Time: 05:58 PM Posts: 69 Offline	it looks reminescant of the toyota matrix :edit doh, its made by toyota: 98 E320 Limo, Chrome Factory Wheels, Indash 7" Clarion Touchsreen. My Little Newport Mafia Baby Waiting for Cooper S

Mar 18th, 2003, 04:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 06:58 PM Posts: 6,768 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by DFL18 :edit doh, its made by toyota: EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

Mar 18th, 2003, 05:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
eltel MINIstry of Fun Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eastern Suburbs, Mel Local Time: 11:58 AM Posts: 1,566 Offline	Hey, does my bum look big in this? YOU BET!!!! Would I be seen dead in this? NO WAY!!!! Attached Thumbnails

Mar 19th, 2003, 07:41 AM	#12 (permalink)
visionary MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Jersey Local Time: 08:58 PM Posts: 138 Offline	SCION? SCION? IE: Yet another ugly Toyota. My other car is a SUZUKI GSX-R1000K3 and a KTM 450SX Check out my web site http://web.mac.com/visionary8/iWeb/V...c/Welcome.html

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Mar 18th, 2003, 04:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 11:58 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	It must be ugly, I can't find a decent picture of it anywhere

Mar 18th, 2003, 04:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
PigLick MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: us Local Time: 05:58 PM Posts: 512 Offline	swamos, did you go to the scion website? They have pictures there, not the greatest selection, but enough that you should definitley be able to tell how it looks. I agree with DFL, it does look reminescent of the Matrix (and, as I said, the MINI, although much less so), which makes me wonder if they'll keep both on the market at the same time, or if they'll be "replacing" the matrix with this thing. PigLick

Mar 18th, 2003, 05:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 11:58 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by PigLick swamos, did you go to the scion website? They have pictures there, not the greatest selection, but enough that you should definitley be able to tell how it looks. I agree with DFL, it does look reminescent of the Matrix (and, as I said, the MINI, although much less so), which makes me wonder if they'll keep both on the market at the same time, or if they'll be "replacing" the matrix with this thing. PigLick Yeah, sorry mate, I just had a bit more of a dig, and found some photos of it. Unfortunately, I wish that I hadn't as I think it's that unique kind of "Toyota Ugly" that sends shivers up my spine. If anyone thinks that I'm being too hard on it, go on, stop me

Mar 18th, 2003, 05:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 11:58 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by eltel Hey, does my bum look big in this? YOU BET!!!! Would I be seen dead in this? NO WAY!!!! Look now, if you guys keep posting these offensive and obscene images, I'm going to report this thread to a moderator and have it shut down !!

Mar 18th, 2003, 05:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
AussieMini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 11:58 AM Posts: 687 Offline	That Toyota is just puss on wheels. It's a bit of a seeping wound of cars. Are they serious? Someone's going to get horse-whipped over this!!!

Mar 18th, 2003, 05:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 11:58 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AussieMini That Toyota is just puss on wheels. It's a bit of a seeping wound of cars. Are they serious? Someone's going to get horse-whipped over this!!! Actually, they might get busted to designing toasters --- oh hold on, they are already doing that

Mar 19th, 2003, 07:33 AM	#11 (permalink)
PigLick MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: us Local Time: 05:58 PM Posts: 512 Offline	Yah, the xB is pretty horrible, but the xA is not so bad. Not even in the same league with the MINI of course, but a lot better than lots of other cars on the road. PigLick

Mar 19th, 2003, 07:54 AM	#13 (permalink)
COOPERation MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Local Time: 08:58 PM Posts: 1,401 Offline	I dunno man...like a MINI? Attached Thumbnails

Mar 19th, 2003, 08:48 AM	#14 (permalink)
mtnMINI MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Colorado Local Time: 06:58 PM Posts: 79 Offline	Yeah, but does it come in British Racing Green??! I wonder who the target market is? One of the slogans on the website sounds a bit MINI motoring-ish: "This is a road map. You create the experience." It says car length is 154.1. What's the MINI - 149.0? Can't remember. Cheers to small cars! Pure Silver/Black MCS, DSC

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Mar 19th, 2003, 08:56 AM	#15 (permalink)
oldnell MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 02:58 AM Posts: 991 Offline	It's funny when Americans look at any two small cars and think they look similar, or are in direct competition with each other. I can see no likeness whatsoever between these cars.

Mar 19th, 2003, 09:18 AM	#16 (permalink)
PigLick MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: us Local Time: 05:58 PM Posts: 512 Offline	From the side and front it really doesn't bear any resemblance at all to our favorite little car, but the rear end and interior definitely remind me of a MINI. The target market is basically young people, just entering the new car market. That's why it's got the sleek, kinda hip tech-ie look, and did you notice some of the options, especially when it comes to audio? Like I said, personally I don't think it holds a candle to the MINI, but it is definitely going to be a MINI competitor. PigLick

Mar 19th, 2003, 07:46 PM	#17 (permalink)
Spy Car I miss Ruthie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: City of the Angels Local Time: 05:58 PM Posts: 6,425 Offline	Well I just finished reading the "Heart of Darkness" so all I can say is, "The horror, the horror"

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