2007/2008 xb
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Originally Posted by WhiteBlazer01
Okay, I agree about the new bB. That is one fugly ride! But the t2b? Come on! Tell me this doesn't look nice!
The lighting is very nice, The exhaust is cool, its boxy but has smooth curves. I like a lot of the ideas, but if they kept going with this and do what they usually do to concept cars - make them a little less concepty, and a little more practical - then we have a winner!
The lighting is very nice, The exhaust is cool, its boxy but has smooth curves. I like a lot of the ideas, but if they kept going with this and do what they usually do to concept cars - make them a little less concepty, and a little more practical - then we have a winner!
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Meh. I like my xB's looks because they're crisp, clean, and functional.... the t2B isn't bad, but if I wanted a couple of big assed blind spots on the rear corners, I'd just buy a PT...
And that van thing and the concept xB are just plain fugly, reminicent of the whole Murano/ FX45 style of their competitor... way overdone.
And that van thing and the concept xB are just plain fugly, reminicent of the whole Murano/ FX45 style of their competitor... way overdone.
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The T2b's front end configuration reminds me of the tC's front end. If Scion is trying to create brand recognition thru repetition, then this is a step in that direction. However, I don't believe that was the original intent of the brand, since they released three totally different and unique cars.
Brand recognition thru design is all over the market today, look at subaru trying to put that little winglet grille on all their cars.
However, scion having three totally different styled cars with few direct and trademark styling cues shared between the three vehicles makes this a truely unique and great brand.
Yes, you own a scion, but each model is different. You're more likely to wave at a fellow owner with the same model over someone who just drives "the brand". I feel that this approach has a broader appeal to our youth (such as myself) because with three unique cars, we can find the one that suits our lifestyle and really a subgroup within a car company.
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Even though I feel that each model should be unique from each other, I feel that a styling cue should be taken from the last generation of that very same model which it's replacing. Sort of a heritage thing.
So basically... Keep the new box unique from the other cars in the lineup but keep an easily identified styling cue trademark from the previous model, imo.
Brand recognition thru design is all over the market today, look at subaru trying to put that little winglet grille on all their cars.
However, scion having three totally different styled cars with few direct and trademark styling cues shared between the three vehicles makes this a truely unique and great brand.
Yes, you own a scion, but each model is different. You're more likely to wave at a fellow owner with the same model over someone who just drives "the brand". I feel that this approach has a broader appeal to our youth (such as myself) because with three unique cars, we can find the one that suits our lifestyle and really a subgroup within a car company.
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Even though I feel that each model should be unique from each other, I feel that a styling cue should be taken from the last generation of that very same model which it's replacing. Sort of a heritage thing.
So basically... Keep the new box unique from the other cars in the lineup but keep an easily identified styling cue trademark from the previous model, imo.
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Originally Posted by TOZTR
I'd rather have Japan's new bB. Bigger windows, nicer rear end.
The new bB will hopefully never see our shores
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Originally Posted by jethro_b
Originally Posted by TOZTR
I'd rather have Japan's new bB. Bigger windows, nicer rear end.
The new bB will hopefully never see our shores
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I agree on the new Bb looks like something a PT Cruster would crap out. I do like the van thing though. Something like that would be great for crusing with friends, clubbing, long trips with the family etc.
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From: Cucamonga, CA RT66
The bB in Japan is now changed to the new model. There are many who say that it is NOT coming here, but no one says for sure what is. Some say it is a larger version of the box. We should know pretty soon as to what the 07's will be.....
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