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We wouldn’t be surprised if older generations took kindly to the Soul, especially given the surprising number of retirees that adopted the Scion xB as their ride of choice. Kia will offer those further from the grave—Scion’s older buyers generally roll ...
MI The shift linkage is pleasantly swift and fluid for a car so inexpensive. The clutch is light, with predictable takeup. Unlike the Scion xB, the Cube readily steps off with a bare minimum of revs, and the pedals are nicely arrayed for heel-and-toeing. ...
The first Scion RS vehicles offered little more than visual enhancements, but the tC RS 5.0 sports a Toyota Racing Development rear sway bar and lowering springs. Also tucked underneath the rear is a TRD sport muffler, giving the tC RS 5.0 what the manufacturer refers to as “an aggressive sou...
At the Scion brand’s launch in 2003, Toyota officials used the term “funky” about 5000 times. Two Jameses—Rick and Brown—may have been credible arbiters of funk. But when you’re talking about cars, what the heck does funk mean? A Lotus Elan with an Isuzu engine? The original Saab 900 Turbo?...
To add a dollop of zest, we fitted the xB with a set ofTRD lowering springs ($399) matched to a set ofTRD performance shocks ($500). They reduced ride height by one inch in the front and 1.5 inches in the rear, lowering the machine’s center of gravity. The suspension package eliminated a lot of u...
As the sixth iteration of Scion’s RS line, the 6.0 will be limited to a production run of only 2500 units. Sporting what the automaker calls “Absolutely Red” exterior paint, a bespoke front grille, special RS wheel covers, and an optional rear spoiler ($320), it would appear Scion’s making...