Scion discontinuing the xB and xD - Toyota Yaris Forums

Thirty-Nine · 04-23-2012, 06:21 PM

I guess this shouldn't be too much of a surprise. They were either going to get updated or axed in the near future anyway.

http://www.subcompactculture.com/201...xd-models.html

Kal-El · 04-23-2012, 06:31 PM

Yeah, it was only a matter of time. As it is, it was always Toyota's intention for these models to be continually replaced. The fact that the xB and tC name was used for two generations kind of went against Toyota's plans (I think their original popularity forced them to reuse the designations).

Never understood why the xD never sold more than it did. I though it was a great choice, particularly during it's first 3 years. A lot of standard features, practical, and affordable with bullet proof reliability. I came close to buying it, but ultimately went with the Yaris. Maybe that's the problem?

Kioshi · 04-24-2012, 11:23 AM

so will we see a proper bB from Scion/Toyota now? :D

Or more of the Netz lineup in Japan coming here branded as Scion like the iQ...?

why? · 04-24-2012, 06:04 PM

They screwed up the xB by making it too big and fat. I think the problem for the xD is that it was just the odd car out, too many other cars that were much more popular for anyone to really pay attention to the xD. If Toyota really wants to stick to their stated intention, the tC should be gone soon.

I agree that they should be switched to the Toyota brand, a bB with the same dimensions and the original xB and a tC called a Celica.

The FR-S will be the sporty option and something funky and unique should be the xB replacement.

It really is amazing though with how much of a hit the tC has been that Toyota hasn't brought out something similar but different enough. The FR-S will be a hit, but I still want something Yaris sized and rwd. Hell throw a 1NZ-FE in the FR-S and drop the price, we've seen how much that engine can really put out.

RHDVIPbB · 04-24-2012, 10:54 PM

Guess I better buy a first gen like I wanted before the price goes up on them. Definitely keeping my 2nd gen Release Series. Didn't have any plans on selling it in the first place.

Yar Is Word · 04-25-2012, 02:13 AM

2014 Scion pick up?
http://carbuzz.com/news/2011/8/3/Rep...-2014-7704153/

Thirty-Nine · 04-25-2012, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Yar Is Word

2014 Scion pick up?
http://carbuzz.com/news/2011/8/3/Rep...-2014-7704153/

It'd be interesting to see a pickup from Scion. Honda Ridgeline isn't doing so hot, so I'd be surprised to see Scion do something similar. However, I'd love to see how small it is.

marcus · 04-25-2012, 11:46 AM

but we just got scion last year...

why? · 04-25-2012, 01:03 PM

someone has been watching CT Scott.

cali yaris · 04-25-2012, 01:22 PM

I took these pics this morning in my area. Some of the dealers are modding up the iQ before they sell it --

Jason@SportsCar · 04-25-2012, 01:55 PM

xbT

I actually saw this a few weeks ago, surprised to see it was still around, I think it was from the 2008 SEMA show.

RHDVIPbB · 04-25-2012, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason@SportsCar

xbT

I actually saw this a few weeks ago, surprised to see it was still around, I think it was from the 2008 SEMA show.

So glad that didn't get crushed. It was a cool build

Jason@SportsCar · 04-25-2012, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RHDVIPbB

So glad that didn't get crushed. It was a cool build

I could have been on its way to the crusher. They have a 5yr cap on program cars, and that would have been right around that age.

RHDVIPbB · 04-25-2012, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason@SportsCar

I could have been on its way to the crusher. They have a 5yr cap on program cars, and that would have been right around that age.

That is horrible. I would open my own museum for Toyota, Scion and Lexus project cars. Some of them are worth not crushing.

ilikerice · 04-25-2012, 03:23 PM

new scion truck would be fun(ny).. prob about the same size as a geo tracker.. hahah

Spidermandud · 04-28-2012, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ilikerice

new scion truck would be fun(ny).. prob about the same size as a geo tracker.. hahah

Tracker's are tough as shit. And they have pretty good gas mileage pending how modded they are.

I think i'd like to see a scion truck though; especially if it was a small 4x4. Like the suzuki jimny.

Thirty-Nine · 04-30-2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Spidermandud

Tracker's are tough as shit. And they have pretty good gas mileage pending how modded they are.

I think i'd like to see a scion truck though; especially if it was a small 4x4. Like the suzuki jimny.

Agreed. Here's mine from Saturday.

I would LOVE to have the option to buy another small 4x4 or even a tiny pickup.

SailDesign · 04-30-2012, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Thirty-Nine

Agreed. Here's mine from Saturday.

<snip pic>

I would LOVE to have the option to buy another small 4x4 or even a tiny pickup.

A-freakin'-Men on the small pickup. No-one sells one here at all any more.
Subaru Brat-sized, but not as ugly....

04-23-2012, 06:21 PM	#1
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	Scion discontinuing the xB and xD I guess this shouldn't be too much of a surprise. They were either going to get updated or axed in the near future anyway. http://www.subcompactculture.com/201...xd-models.html __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

04-24-2012, 06:04 PM	#4
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	They screwed up the xB by making it too big and fat. I think the problem for the xD is that it was just the odd car out, too many other cars that were much more popular for anyone to really pay attention to the xD. If Toyota really wants to stick to their stated intention, the tC should be gone soon. I agree that they should be switched to the Toyota brand, a bB with the same dimensions and the original xB and a tC called a Celica. The FR-S will be the sporty option and something funky and unique should be the xB replacement. It really is amazing though with how much of a hit the tC has been that Toyota hasn't brought out something similar but different enough. The FR-S will be a hit, but I still want something Yaris sized and rwd. Hell throw a 1NZ-FE in the FR-S and drop the price, we've seen how much that engine can really put out. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

04-24-2012, 10:54 PM	#5
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04-25-2012, 11:46 AM	#8
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04-23-2012, 06:31 PM	#2
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	Yeah, it was only a matter of time. As it is, it was always Toyota's intention for these models to be continually replaced. The fact that the xB and tC name was used for two generations kind of went against Toyota's plans (I think their original popularity forced them to reuse the designations). Never understood why the xD never sold more than it did. I though it was a great choice, particularly during it's first 3 years. A lot of standard features, practical, and affordable with bullet proof reliability. I came close to buying it, but ultimately went with the Yaris. Maybe that's the problem?

04-24-2012, 11:23 AM	#3
Kioshi Heart Up! Vitz Drives: トヨタ Vitz Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 2,582	so will we see a proper bB from Scion/Toyota now? :D Or more of the Netz lineup in Japan coming here branded as Scion like the iQ...?

04-25-2012, 01:22 PM	#10
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