Scion Mulling Compact Crossover for Lineup
Toyota is planning to rejuvenate its Scion brand with a revamped lineup that could include a crossover.
According to a recent report, Scion’s overhaul will see the iQ model getting the axe later this year, with no replacement model planned. Rumor has it that the xB will be replaced by a rebadged Auris model, a four-door hatchback that is sold in Europe and shares its platform with the Corolla. Expect Scion’s version of the Auris to arrive next spring with a brand-specific front end, spiced up interior and a new nameplate.
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As we reported earlier, the next-generation Scion xD will actually be based on the 2016 Mazda2 sedan and will be built in Mexico alongside the Mazda2 and next-generation Yaris. The bigger news is that executives at the Japanese automaker mulling over adding a compact crossover to Scion’s lineup that would be smaller than the RAV4 with more aggressive styling to target a younger audience.
The two sporty coupes in Scion’s lineup, the FR-S and tC, will remain mostly unchanged until 2016. A new model of the tC will arrive that year while the next-generation FR-S will come in 2017 at the earliest.
GALLERY: 2015 Scion FR-S
[Source: Leftlane News]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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