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Offline rrocket

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Matrix Replacement to be sold as a Scion
« on: October 23, 2014, 07:50:54 pm »
The next Matrix will be a Scion based on the Auris hatchback.

This is the Auris:






This is the Scion teaser pics....



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Re: Matrix Replacement to be sold as a Scion
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2014, 07:54:06 pm »
for US and Canada?
One thing about scion model it means smaller regions won't be able to keep them on the showroom no? Like there's no Scion Dealer here, but plenty of matrix on the roads
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Re: Matrix Replacement to be sold as a Scion
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2014, 07:55:40 pm »


I like the lines but there is something about the nose that I can't quite put my finger on.  Hopefully it looks better in person.
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Re: Matrix Replacement to be sold as a Scion
« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2014, 08:01:56 pm »
No one will buy it if its branded as a Scion.
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Re: Matrix Replacement to be sold as a Scion
« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2014, 08:05:02 pm »
The car looks like a more stylish Prius C.

I still don't get the Scion brand.
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Re: Matrix Replacement to be sold as a Scion
« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2014, 11:34:16 pm »
Quote from: Careener on October 23, 2014, 09:56:37 pm
Any idea on the time line?

Ah, don't tell me.  You sold the Mazda6 wagon to replace it with a Scion hatch?  You should go with the Cadillac CTS V wagon, that is more targeted towards us.  I don't think we will see it for at least it a year.  Toyota isn't exactly the fastest manufacturer to launch new products.  Hasn't been previewed or mentioned that much.  Kind of a sign, they are not ready.
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Re: Matrix Replacement to be sold as a Scion
« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2014, 11:35:57 pm »
^^They do have the Auris Touring in euroland...I doubt we'd ever see it here though...


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Re: Matrix Replacement to be sold as a Scion
« Reply #7 on: October 24, 2014, 12:03:35 am »
Quote from: rrocket on October 23, 2014, 11:35:57 pm
^^They do have the Auris Touring in euroland...I doubt we'd ever see it here though...

I had a rental Auris Touring last February in The Netherlands...it was cramped :-/

These were quite popular around Europe:
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Re: Matrix Replacement to be sold as a Scion
« Reply #8 on: October 24, 2014, 07:30:47 am »
This does not seem to be the same concept as a Matrix to me. It seems lower and longer.
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Re: Matrix Replacement to be sold as a Scion
« Reply #9 on: October 24, 2014, 08:47:50 am »
Looks more like the previous generation Mazda 3 hatch especially the rear pillar
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Re: Matrix Replacement to be sold as a Scion
« Reply #10 on: October 24, 2014, 11:48:22 am »
Quote from: 1TSX on October 23, 2014, 08:01:56 pm
No one will buy it if its branded as a Scion.
I actually disagree.  The fact that Scion dealerships are never standalone, but always conjoined with Toyota gives many the piece of mind they want in buying a Toyota.

If there is no identical sibling, people will uptake the Scion.  E.g. if Toyota sold the GT-86 along-side the Scion FR-S, the FR-S would never sell.  Ever.  Enter the next-gen Matrix: if you want a cheapo Toyota hatchback larger than the Yaris (possibly with AWD), no such thing...then the salesperson points at the Scion iM (i.e. Scion impersonatingMatrix) and they say "ahh, let's check 'er out!".

Scion as a brand started off on the cheap.  The xA/xB were cheap, but value-driven.  Then came the others that just seemed cheap without the value.  If Scion drops all the cheapo stuff and introduces the iM, FR-S, and others that are purely sporty/value-y, then it can save its name.  If they continue with the stupid iQ or other econoboxes, there will be no more Scion in a couple of years.

Quote from: rrocket on October 23, 2014, 11:35:57 pm
^^They do have the Auris Touring in euroland...I doubt we'd ever see it here though...
...you mean the Prius V without the centre-mounted dashboard and hybrid powertrain?

Regarding all of the above, I HATE the snout.  Please make it less snouty.
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Re: Matrix Replacement to be sold as a Scion
« Reply #11 on: October 26, 2014, 09:50:12 pm »
Quote from: Tauri13 on October 24, 2014, 12:03:35 am
Quote from: rrocket on October 23, 2014, 11:35:57 pm
^^They do have the Auris Touring in euroland...I doubt we'd ever see it here though...

I had a rental Auris Touring last February in The Netherlands...it was cramped :-/


Hmm... at least you weren't in New Zealand, and your name was Jeremy Clarkson:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYt9DO5WXr8
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Re: Matrix Replacement to be sold as a Scion
« Reply #12 on: November 11, 2014, 07:59:27 pm »
Quote from: rrocket on October 23, 2014, 07:50:54 pm
The next Matrix will be a Scion based on the Auris hatchback.

This is the Auris:






This is the Scion teaser pics..

What is the logo on the front?  It's not Toyota's usual.




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Re: Matrix Replacement to be sold as a Scion
« Reply #13 on: November 11, 2014, 08:02:05 pm »
Isn't the xD pretty close to the Matrix?  It looks a bit smaller, almost like a Maz3.
Any word on engines and options?  Due dates?
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