STILL TOYOTA BB?
 

IS THE NEW SCION XB STILL CONSIDERD OUR VERSION OF THE TOYOTA BB?

No, actually Toyota Japan is rumor to launch our xb as part of the Corolla lineup, the Corolla Lumino. Information on this is vague, but i've see pixs around the internet. The new bb is still based off the new yaris platform.

Nope... our new xB is a real SCION.

Wow i looked up the lumino and i found this
http://tw.autonet.com.tw/news/img/2007/7/ba70711361.jpg
This is crazy i wonder if you can get this kit that would be awesome.

^I wonder if people in Japan will re badge this as a scion xB LOL^

I prefer the lumino look over the xb.

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id trade in my 1st gen for that!

It looks like the hood comes down much lower in the front.. pretty wierd!

Wow. That is very nice. I like how the hood has two longitudinal creases instead of the single transverse crease that is in the USDM xB. And I also like the the way the hood angles down in front and the grill is more understated and sleek. Nice rims too. I'm not into the body skirts, but that's not because they aren't nice skirts, I just don't like body skirts in general.

If you look closely it appears the tail lights are styled differently. I'd love to see the back of this to see if it has the single backup light or a more conventional arrangement.

I like it but the headlights seem a little... MASSIVE, imho also the rear fender doesnt seem to be as pronounced and bubbly, its more like the first gen.

These dont exist in Japan.

if people got money, they will find a way of getting it. simple as that.

I like the Lumino the best. IMO, the front bumper, headlights and hood lines give it a smoother appeal than the xB2.

+1


...getting closer!

Yes, but I think it is still matches proportionately to the xB's "thickness"

I'm curious about the rear too.

I know they dont exist "yet" thats why i said i wonder if they WILL. not i wonder if they do.
I do believe the whole idea of the corolla lumino is to bring the scion xB2 to japan, instead of a bB it is the corolla lumino because they allready have their own bB.

Are there any more links re: the Lumino? Can't seem to find anything?

From the watermarks on the pics, it looks like it's from Taiwan? Taiwan market only?

Personally, I would love it if these came to the US, but somehow I doubt it.

I think the more massive headlights are actually better looking. Just my opinion.

What you are seeing in the rear fender flare I believe is just due to the angle and lighting of the photo and the graininess of the scanned printed picture. I don't think they could change that part of the body cost effectively. The front clip is a fairly cheap change to make, and I think that's what we are seeing here. Plus maybe something a bit different in the tail light lenses.

True. But by the time all is said and done you probably could have bought a Ferrari. :silly:

Is it me, or do the fender flares look reduced?

I heard a rumor @ Exposed that there will be a JDM version of the xB2. That sure looks like it could be it..

I've been looking around for some more info on it and I went to the website that the picture is from http://www.autonet.com.tw and its of course in Japanese or what ever people in Taiwan speak so i couldn't get very far.

^lol ...they speak Chinese (Mandarin) ;)

ooh i found the link to the article but you have to be "VIP" Im assuming you have to be a premium paying member to view the article, that sucks.

what does JDM stand for?

Japanese domestic market

Ooh I like!

good thing about this model coming out in japan is... JDM PARTS AVAILABLE!!!

yes so this could mean that the xb2 is jdm compatible. kind of... or at least you could make it be.

It also seems as if it has a sunroof. Look closely on the roof and you'll see some type of black figure. By the way anyone out there considering adding a sunroof to the xB2?

I saw someone on SL got a sunroof they said they got it from the dealer, they also got leather seats. i don't remember where i saw it.

Lumino
 

Just love your XB :lalala: :lalala:

found some more pixs. http://translate.google.com/translat...ial%26hs%3DxHo

looks like they'll name it corolla rumion

It's not bad but I'm glad we got our xB instead.

In checking out emptystreets link I found this:
Corolla Rumion
You need to click on "Corolla Rumion" in the left side bar of the linked page.

It looks like this car will be announced officially October 9th.

Interesting differences on the Rumion.
It appears it will be available with 1.5L and 1.8L engine.
It has a different rear bumper cover with reflectors and the back up lights built into the taillights.
http://www.active-pub.co.jp/av/0710/.../0710-03-1.jpg
It also has a different wing.

It may have HID's on the 1.8L.
Says it will have a recline function on the rear seat.
The console is different and it looks like there is a fold down center arm rest in the rear seat back.
http://www.active-pub.co.jp/av/0710/.../0710-03-4.jpg

Definitely some possibilities for future mods with parts from the JDM version. That bumper cover should be a direct fit I would think. I hope everybody changes to that one so my single backup light is unique. LOL
As they said in the article (as translated by Google):
:D