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A lot of opinions will change (and changes will be made to the concept) before it becomes a production vehicle. I did some research on the t2B and the Toyota Porte and found some interesting similarities like the snub-nose front, tall profile, large glass area, movable seats and, of course, the sliding passenger door. I have no doubt that the production t2B will keep all of those features, but will also get real-worldsized wheels, more normal looking lights and an interior more reminiscent of the current Scion models. Although Scion is saying officially that the t2B would be on a unique platform, the dimensions and engine are the same as the tC. I would not be surprised if the t2B and tC end up being as similar as the xA and xB.
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The car is not -- repeat, is not -- a candidate for production. Bolain said Scion they created the project as a way to deliver the "element of surprise" that Scion has become known for.
Part of listening to their customers takes the form of web surfing. Bolain recommended the independent site Scion Life as a place to get a good handle on the car company's burgeoning enthusaist community.
"It's great because it's a feedback mechanism we didn't have before," Bolain said, adding that when he gets back to Torrance, Scion Life will be one of his first stops.
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...ighlight=paint
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Originally Posted by avus
THIS particular article about the replica van phase going on in Japan would mean that those citroen kits would fit rather well on the t2b
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Originally Posted by Boxer Rebellion
Whoa are those replica vans based on current jdm microvans? Them's crazy!!!
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i pretty much like everything about it, however reference the image above; can you say down syndrome? haha. but seriously i love it, but it sucks because i don't know if i would get the truck or the box (if it ever goes into production). don't talk to me about the fastback (aztek anyone?).
as for the people complaining about the interior, why waste your breath??? it will obviously never, EVER look anything like that. of course they will in some way keep the productivity and electronic support if they ever make it. the panel lights might come as an option (such as interior led on the box now) who knows?
good observation about it looking like the predator mask, i have to say the thing looks pretty evil - anyone "if you make it, they will buy it".
as for the people complaining about the interior, why waste your breath??? it will obviously never, EVER look anything like that. of course they will in some way keep the productivity and electronic support if they ever make it. the panel lights might come as an option (such as interior led on the box now) who knows?
good observation about it looking like the predator mask, i have to say the thing looks pretty evil - anyone "if you make it, they will buy it".
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Re: Vintage Hotroad t2B
Originally Posted by Drakegta
Hello everyone, This is my first post here...
I saw the t2B concept at autoblog today, all I can say is wow.
Despite all the negative things people (Including many on this board) are saying about this car, I absolutely love it.
Why?
It’s clean, it’s chopped, the wheels are moved to the very front and back of the car, it’s low slung, the doors are fine (Although I don’t see why they couldn’t have a sliding driver’s door too [this could make getting out of your car in a crowed parking lot easier])
Am I the only one who looks at this and sees a modern version of a 1932 coupe? Look at it, the fender flares, it’s near perfection.
The exterior is perfect, I swear, I wouldn’t change a thing, I like the single light idea. I don’t like the interior, but heaven knows that wouldn’t be production.
If Toyota builds it, I’m buying one... If not, I’m buying a Nissan Cube when they hit the US.
The xA just wasn’t popping for me, and the TC looks like every other car on the road. The xB is great, but it has nothing on the t2B.
Let me tell you, I have a 1996 GEO tracker, it’s the perfect size, and the shape is nice, I’ve been driving it for a while, and had no interest in buying a another car untill that Tracker breaks, but this thing got my attention, and everyone I showed it to liked it, including the same people who I showed the xB two years ago and said it was the ugliest car they ever seen.
The car is smooth, it’s a box yes, but it is a well rounded sporty box. The hood is the right size for the rest of the car, the length is great, and the seating problem in the back could be fixed by moving the seats back into the cargo area (dua.)
So in conclusion, before you diss this thing, look at it again. Think about how nice this thing would look as a vintage hot rod?
It might look like this...
I saw the t2B concept at autoblog today, all I can say is wow.
Despite all the negative things people (Including many on this board) are saying about this car, I absolutely love it.
Why?
It’s clean, it’s chopped, the wheels are moved to the very front and back of the car, it’s low slung, the doors are fine (Although I don’t see why they couldn’t have a sliding driver’s door too [this could make getting out of your car in a crowed parking lot easier])
Am I the only one who looks at this and sees a modern version of a 1932 coupe? Look at it, the fender flares, it’s near perfection.
The exterior is perfect, I swear, I wouldn’t change a thing, I like the single light idea. I don’t like the interior, but heaven knows that wouldn’t be production.
If Toyota builds it, I’m buying one... If not, I’m buying a Nissan Cube when they hit the US.
The xA just wasn’t popping for me, and the TC looks like every other car on the road. The xB is great, but it has nothing on the t2B.
Let me tell you, I have a 1996 GEO tracker, it’s the perfect size, and the shape is nice, I’ve been driving it for a while, and had no interest in buying a another car untill that Tracker breaks, but this thing got my attention, and everyone I showed it to liked it, including the same people who I showed the xB two years ago and said it was the ugliest car they ever seen.
The car is smooth, it’s a box yes, but it is a well rounded sporty box. The hood is the right size for the rest of the car, the length is great, and the seating problem in the back could be fixed by moving the seats back into the cargo area (dua.)
So in conclusion, before you diss this thing, look at it again. Think about how nice this thing would look as a vintage hot rod?
It might look like this...
ahmen!!! for those people who can't figure out where the styling cues came from just read above. it is a true homage to the 32 coupe. first thing i thought when i saw that was updated vintage hotrod, i've had that idea for a long time (wondering why don't these hotrod builders don't add new styling for a change of pace) leave it scion to do it for me!
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Re: Vintage Hotroad t2B
Originally Posted by rhymeswithorange
ahmen!!! for those people who can't figure out where the styling cues came from just read above. it is a true homage to the 32 coupe. first thing i thought when i saw that was updated vintage hotrod, i've had that idea for a long time (wondering why don't these hotrod builders don't add new styling for a change of pace) leave it scion to do it for me!
but yeah, its cool that the such a strong american hotrod design theme is referenced in the t2b without being retro. guess we're the new generation of 'cool cats'
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