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Scion planning a pickup truck for 2010

Scion planning a pickup truck for 2010

Viknesh Vijayenthiran June 19th, 2007 Viknesh Vijayenthiran By Viknesh Vijayenthiran Author June 19th, 2007
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December 31st, 1969 Last month we reported that Scion’s management was considering adding new models to meet demand from rising numbers of budget-minded consumers. Scion corporate manager Steve Haag revealed that a new model was possible and now Popular Mechanics is reporting that a Scion-branded pickup truck is under serious consideration. The vehicle is expected to be a small two-door unibody pickup with styling heavily influenced by the Scion Fuse concept car (pictured) that was unveiled at the New York Auto Show earlier in the year. Possibly picking up the name xP, the new junior pickup would be targeted at Gen-Y buyers with the hope that these same consumers will move on to other Toyota utilities when it comes time to upgrade. Power will likely come from Scion's 2.4L four cylinder engine, which develops 161hp and 163 lb-ft. of torque, with drive sent to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox. Inside, there’ll be seating for two, a foot operated control for the rear tailgate and optional foldout speakers and drink coolers. The guys at PM are guessing it will have a starting price of $12,000, which undercuts Ford’s Ranger by close to $1,500.
Scion planning a pickup truck for 2010

Scion planning a pickup truck for 2010

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Last month we reported that Scion’s management was considering adding new models to meet demand from rising numbers of budget-minded consumers. Scion corporate manager Steve Haag revealed that a new model was possible and now Popular Mechanics is reporting that a Scion-branded pickup truck is under serious consideration.

The vehicle is expected to be a small two-door unibody pickup with styling heavily influenced by the Scion Fuse concept car (pictured) that was unveiled at the New York Auto Show earlier in the year. Possibly picking up the name xP, the new junior pickup would be targeted at Gen-Y buyers with the hope that these same consumers will move on to other Toyota utilities when it comes time to upgrade.

Power will likely come from Scion's 2.4L four cylinder engine, which develops 161hp and 163 lb-ft. of torque, with drive sent to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox.

Inside, there’ll be seating for two, a foot operated control for the rear tailgate and optional foldout speakers and drink coolers. The guys at PM are guessing it will have a starting price of $12,000, which undercuts Ford’s Ranger by close to $1,500.

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  1. By HECTOR #1, Posted: 6/19/2007

    Ah! I see that the *let's piss off anyone with taste* theme is alive and well at Scion...

  2. By CEMan #2, Posted: 6/19/2007

    Given the reported demise of the Ranger, and the enlargement of everyone else's "small" pickup line, this could be a very wise move on Toyota's part.

  3. By NaBUru38 #3, Posted: 6/25/2007

    In South Amerca and Eastern Asia, pickup trucks are built on subcompact car platforms: The Chevrolet Tornado / Montana is based on the Corsa, the VW Saverio on the Gol, the FIat Strada on the Palio, the Ford Courier on the Fiesta, a Proton and a Tata too, I think. These usually have 100 hp 1.8 liter gasoline engines and 80hp turbodiesels, can carry up to 600-700 kg and are around 4,50 meters long. These are useful for small entereprises since they are very cheap, more maneouvrable than larger pickups and need less fuel.

  4. By Apex Alex #4, Posted: 8/12/2007

    CEMan: "Given the reported demise of the Ranger, and the enlargement of everyone else’s “small” pickup line, this could be a very wise move on Toyota’s part."


    i fully agree! i have a (no name) '94 toyota p/u. (prior to tacoma name). i've gotten as much as 34 mpg. what OTHER pickup is capable of this? not even current tacomas.

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