NY 08 Preview: Scion Hako Coupe Concept
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NY 08 Preview: Scion Hako Coupe Concept
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/05/n...coupe-concept/
Scion has further fueled rumors that it will debut a replacement for the tC coupe later this month at the 2008 New York Auto by releasing a teaser shot today of what it's calling the Hako Coupe Concept. Being a teaser, it doesn't reveal much of anything about the coupe except that it's orange and appears to have a blocky front end design. Scion has been known to make big news at the New York Auto Show, having unveiled the well regarded Fuse concept there two years ago. What we're likely to see is a concept that takes cues from the Fuse and incorporates them into a more production feasible body shape. We'll no for sure is a couple of weeks when we hit the Big Apple.
[Source: Toyota]
PRESS RELEASE
Scion To Reveal All-New Coupe Concept At 2008 New York International Auto Show
March 5, 2008 - Torrance, CA - Scion will unveil an all-new concept vehicle, the Hako Coupe, at the 2008 New York International Auto Show. The sporty interpretation of the box concept was developed by Tokyo Design Division which studied global, youth-inspired trends.
The Scion press conference will take place on Wednesday, March 19 at 3:15 PM ET in the Special Events Hall in Javits Convention Center. For those unable to attend, the event will be streamed live to the Scion.com website. Following the event, a video clip of the press conference will also be available for viewing at Scion.com.
Scion has further fueled rumors that it will debut a replacement for the tC coupe later this month at the 2008 New York Auto by releasing a teaser shot today of what it's calling the Hako Coupe Concept. Being a teaser, it doesn't reveal much of anything about the coupe except that it's orange and appears to have a blocky front end design. Scion has been known to make big news at the New York Auto Show, having unveiled the well regarded Fuse concept there two years ago. What we're likely to see is a concept that takes cues from the Fuse and incorporates them into a more production feasible body shape. We'll no for sure is a couple of weeks when we hit the Big Apple.
[Source: Toyota]
PRESS RELEASE
Scion To Reveal All-New Coupe Concept At 2008 New York International Auto Show
March 5, 2008 - Torrance, CA - Scion will unveil an all-new concept vehicle, the Hako Coupe, at the 2008 New York International Auto Show. The sporty interpretation of the box concept was developed by Tokyo Design Division which studied global, youth-inspired trends.
The Scion press conference will take place on Wednesday, March 19 at 3:15 PM ET in the Special Events Hall in Javits Convention Center. For those unable to attend, the event will be streamed live to the Scion.com website. Following the event, a video clip of the press conference will also be available for viewing at Scion.com.
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Originally Posted by skiboarder72
looks like its gonna be ugly already...
#6
I'll be interested to see anything replace the tC... It was Scion's best selling car, and holds the number 1 spot for youngest average owners. This the WAS the gen Y car Toyota hoped for. I hope they don't screw it up.
Also, very ineresting that Hako means "box". They need something boxy after smoothing out all of the xB's lines.
-THE DON
Also, very ineresting that Hako means "box". They need something boxy after smoothing out all of the xB's lines.
-THE DON
#8
Sorry guys, but if this is gonna replace the tC, that's sad. But on the other hand, It is just a concept. I hope it looks as sick as the tC.
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maybe its just me but i kinda of like it for a teaser that is, can't wait to see what it looks like when we get to see the whole thing
#12
i think so, it looks for like a rear end cause in the lower part it looks like there could be the hole where the exhaust goes
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Re: New York 08 Preview: Hako Coupe Concept
Originally Posted by kanundrum
Scion has further fueled rumors that it will debut a replacement for the tC coupe later this month at the 2008 New York Auto by releasing a teaser shot today of what it's calling the Hako Coupe Concept. Being a teaser, it doesn't reveal much of anything about the coupe except that it's orange and appears to have a blocky front end design. Scion has been known to make big news at the New York Auto Show, having unveiled the well regarded Fuse concept there two years ago. What we're likely to see is a concept that takes cues from the Fuse and incorporates them into a more production feasible body shape. We'll no for sure is a couple of weeks when we hit the Big Apple.
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Guys I hate to stir up more crap .... but I think you're looking at the passenger side rear quarter panel of the car ... those lines resemble a hatch not a hood ...
Just my 2 cents
Just my 2 cents
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Originally Posted by trikkonceptz
Guys I hate to stir up more crap .... but I think you're looking at the passenger side rear quarter panel of the car ... those lines resemble a hatch not a hood ...
Just my 2 cents
Just my 2 cents
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Originally Posted by trikkonceptz
Guys I hate to stir up more crap .... but I think you're looking at the passenger side rear quarter panel of the car ... those lines resemble a hatch not a hood ...
Just my 2 cents
Just my 2 cents
it could be worse
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I hope they have enough bandwidth to handle everyone going onto scion's website at the same time.
That front end sure looks purdy.
That front end sure looks purdy.
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Originally Posted by SciRunner
Originally Posted by trikkonceptz
Guys I hate to stir up more crap .... but I think you're looking at the passenger side rear quarter panel of the car ... those lines resemble a hatch not a hood ...
Just my 2 cents
Just my 2 cents
Does that look like a black rim with a polished lip???
#20
I will be there in person along with several other members of Scion Portland Region. Can't wait!!!