I think the new tC should look a little somthing like this:

http://www.lexus.com/fcv/lf_a.html

just my opinion

 

To me it would jsut make sense to be a truck. You have a ppl haulers(xD/xB) and the "sports coupe"(tC). Would love it if it was a truck, either the xP or A-BAT and it should be called xT.

 

I THINK IS THE NEW AE86 AWD OR FWD

 

MINI TRUCK MINI TRUCK MINI TRUCK.... sorry mini trucken bagged is my love lol

 

I'm keepin my fingers crossed for a sport sedan.

 

If I remember correctly back when the xD was just a rumor someone brought up that Scion Trade Marked the names xD xE why wouldn't scion continue the trend and call the new model xE or mabea even tE but inevitably E is the next letter in the alphabet or atleast it was in Kindergarten

 

remember the toyota bB openDeck?

second toyota would not want to out class there Camry or Lexus with a "cheaper"
car
+ stiffer CAFE ratings kick in and toyota might want to use SCION to "top up" there MPG
so they can sell more higher profit V8 trucks / SUV's that get Terrible fuel econ!

 

The current "world engine" is the 2GR-FSE (Lexus 3.5L V6. it's similar to the Camry but with port injection and direct injection). If a Toyota mid-tier sport did resurface, it would likely be powered by that engine, but in Hybrid form (think stripped down GS 450h). This is very unlikely though. Lexus is currently trying to push their sport/luxury image, so having to complete with themselves would hinder their progress.

The FT-HS (3.5L + HSD) is the supposed Supra replacement, if it does surface as a production vehicle. I'd definitely hit that

The ES has a refined suspension (vs Camry) and also tons of other little neat features. It is based off the Camry platform, but has its own personality. I would have agreed with you before, but there's definitely a difference between a loaded Camry XLE and Lexus ES.

The GS may be similar to the Avalon, but they are completely different vehicles. The Avalon is based off the Camry platform. The GS shares a longer-base platform from the IS series and is RWD/AWD. As far as features go, I guess you can call the Avalon a FWD GS... sort of.

A great example would be comparing the Toyota 4Runner versus the Lexus GX470. THey are built with many shared components but have completely different suspension types (XRES vs KDSS) and tons more Luxury features (GX).

 

Wooo, you deff know more about the cars than I do......I just think their looks are based off eachother but usually have a diff rear window. But obviously they are different in more ways then I thought. lol

 

oh god not those again!! a kid i went to hs with had 2 of them turbo'd

 

Trust it WILL be a coupe upgrade.. Scion will not take its best selling model of car out of the coupe market knowing 85% of Gen-Y users don't want trucks! Especially with gas the way it is.. Scion will keep with the sport coupe theme... Expect at least a 2.5L from the Matrix thats all I will say as of right now.
As far as AWD is defintely a no (too expensive $$) RWD maybe , but that would mean skimping out on other important features in order to make it under 20K. It also will stay a I-4 not v6 ( targeting different class) Think about it, 84% of Gen-Y that is into customizing thier cars drive a I-4 ( w/ Tiburon as an exception) they want to tear them away from other competing I-4 coupe companies. Toyota/Scion will not produce a damn V8 way too expensive to produce !! But it is nice to dream ..

 

how about something high class with some sound deading interior if its a sedan. Oh wait, I should buy a hundai then.

 

From what they are showing (since 5 Axis's 2nd Gen xB looks a whole lot like the current one), the Fuse will most likely be the tC's replacement. They'll probably retire the tC and have the xE or something to that effect.

I don't think they will go V6 or anything like that, they will make it basic and let the buyer choose to do whatever they want. Scion, IMO, provides a canvas for enthusiasts to work with or keep it stock.

 

Im not sure if anyone said this but the NY Autoshow will not feature the tc replacement, but a 4th model to the scion lineup

 

And I heard it's going to be a truck....Any more news on the NY Auto Show Front?

 

just heard the tc will be completely diff, like how the T2b was the new XB basically same kinad deal with fuse and tc.

 

that would be awesome,

 

i doubt that toyota would replace the tc. its a pretty good selling car, but who knows..

 

Japan's AE86 will ultimately be the replacement for the tC. Spring of 09. I hope they offer more accessories for it from TRD than they did originally for the first tC. Optional s/c maybe? 200 HP all motor?

 

Japan's AE86 will ultimately be the replacement for the tC. Spring of 09. I hope they offer more accessories for it from TRD than they did originally for the first tC. Optional s/c maybe? 200 HP all motor?