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2010 Scion xP (the 'P' stands for Pickup)
Future Truck: 2010 Scion xP

By: Mike Levine / Mark Stehrenberger
Posted: 06-17-07 11:21 PT
© 2007 PickupTruck.com, Mark Stehrenberger Design


Toyota is on a roll. It's the only manufacturer whose mid-size and full-size pickups sales volumes are both up in 2007. So how to keep the momentum going?

Word has it that Toyota is seriously thinking about giving its youth-oriented Scion brand a small two-door unibody pickup with design DNA based on the Scion Fuse sports coupe concept, seen earlier this year at the New York Auto Show.

The Scion xP runabout would join Scion's other cars - the xB, xD, and tC. The xP would be a stepping stone for Gen-Y buyers, who could move from the urban hipness of a Scion pickup into the larger utility of a Toyota Tacoma or Tundra as they start families and careers.

From the side, the pickup has a low, aggressive stance with a race helmet inspired wraparound window that provides a panoramic view. The visor-like windshield is balanced by strong C-pillars, adding a sense of security and protection.

The idea of a future Scion pickup with a high level of performance and additional hi-tech features just might see the light of day.

Power is provided by Scion's 161-hp/163 lb-ft 2.4-liter DOHC four banger. This fuel efficient engine offers plenty of kick for a two-person hauler. It's also plenty of fun, with a 5-speed manual transmission and 6,500-rpm redline.

And when the car is parked, you can sweep your foot over an infrared sensor in the rear bumper to activate the tailgate, which drops down and becomes a bench for sedentary friends. You'll need something to drink, so the rear console houses a detachable beverage cooler. This arrangement is paired with rear foldout speakers for an unexpected social environment.

The xP's base price would start around $12,000 - almost $1,500 less than a Ford Ranger. Read Article
2010 Scion xP (the 'P' stands for Pickup)



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pchera01pchera01 - 6/18/2007 11:19:45 PM
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Toyota is in rit direction again

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toolatetoracetoolatetorace - 6/18/2007 11:25:05 PM
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That thing looks like a station wagon with the back half of the roof cut off . 'bout the same thing as the Honda Ridgeline is constructed. Better stay with a station wagon , at least the grocerys won't get wet

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S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 6/19/2007 12:48:53 AMView My AgentSpace
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Aside from the knockoff Audi grille, this looks like a great direction for Scion. I doubt it will appear on the final model, though, because this is obviously just an artist's impression.

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M53RM53R - 6/19/2007 3:44:23 AMView My AgentSpace
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Microsoft called, they want their name back. (windows xp)

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PlanBPlanB - 6/19/2007 2:18:24 PM
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I thought of that too. I don't think toyota will use xp, besides, that name just has a bad omen around it.


JUGNUJUGNU - 6/19/2007 6:58:31 AMView My AgentSpace
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Agree Alex apex

And Toyota please make it a Hybrid. Best of both the worlds.

Purposeful as well as green.

Unlike the best selling Fords and GMCs.

JUGNU


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snatchandgrabsnatchandgrab - 6/19/2007 9:47:14 AM
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Looks cool 2 me.

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PPowerPPower - 6/19/2007 2:05:01 PM
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Maybe this will bring out a WRX based Subaru Brat and bring over a Maloo for the Chevy El Camino. The VW unibody pickups were always cool to me as well.

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tundrahqtundrahq - 6/19/2007 2:31:47 PMView My AgentSpace
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You've got to be JOKING!

This thing is too funny.

As far as sales volumes go, I bet they could sell DOUBLE what Chevy sold in SSRs.

What would that be? 8k units a year? WOW. Awesome.

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tundrahqtundrahq - 6/19/2007 2:33:42 PMView My AgentSpace
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If you drive this truck, you're going to give everyone permission to think you're an idiot.

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morhpthanumorhpthanu - 6/20/2007 3:13:50 AMView My AgentSpace
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this is as pointless as a hummer h2 sut.

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EnnNorakEnnNorak - 6/21/2007 6:39:13 PM
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Wow, Toyota has come up with a modern El Camino. It would work for me if it had a 2.5 litre diesel but my wife would object.

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austintysonaustintyson - 6/21/2007 9:06:48 PM
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I don't see this replacing someone F150. I see this as the next VW rabbit pickup... oh what happened to those... or what about the rampage that dodge had based on the Charger in the 80's when little trucks ruled... Unless this thing is rear drive with a motor its going to rot on the dealer lots

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bevisroybevisroy - 6/21/2007 10:15:35 PM
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Lexus ALWAYS understates their 0 - 60 times by at least .5 seconds. Here are the results of the 5 Top Luxury Cars in this test which was reported in the January Issue of Car and Driver. Please note these tests were all done on the same day at about the same time and at the same altitude. The results reflect the average of 3 runs and all cars are the 2007 vintage.

Mercedes S550 5.6, 0 - 60 quarter mile in 14.1 (Benz show 5.4 in their specs)
BMW 750iL 5.7, 0 - 60 quarter mile in 14.2
Jag XJ Super 6.0 0 - 60 quarter mile 14.5
Lexus LS460L 6.2 0 - 60 quarter mile 14.6
Audi A8 6.8 0 - 60 quarter mile 15.2

Note that Lexus, as usual, is more than the 5.4 the manufacturer CLAIMS to get by .8 seconds.

Also note the LS430 (prior model the LS460 replaced) was rated at 295 HP and was actually 278 when Lexus corrected their rating. And there were no refunds or apologies from the so-called "quality" car company. ABC - Always Be Careful what you buy from the (REPREHENSIBLE) Toyota/Lexus people.....


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