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.

 

looks like its gonna be ugly already...

 

looks like a ____ed off xD

 

you are much to quick to judge...

 

heres something interesting, apparently hako means cube or box.

 

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

 

lol, this post is here, in tC general forums, and other vehicle forums.

 

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.

 

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

 

The Tc doesn't need to be replaced it just needs to be updated like the Xb

 

anyone think that could be the rear end?

-wC

 

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

 

Looks too steep for the hood tho...And that hole would not be for the exhaust, reverse light.

 

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

 

If that's the case then maybe it's a hard-top convertible thus the awkward trunk hump.

 

ya know, i could see that too... i think it does really look like a rear end... it has foglight-like holes below what COULD be a headlight... but even so...



it could be worse

 

Now that is a ride!!^^^

 

I hope they have enough bandwidth to handle everyone going onto scion's website at the same time.

That front end sure looks purdy.

 

I see where you guys are coming from, but i really don't think that is the rear. Definitely a front. Thats definitely a hood with a fender on the side. Also, you have fog-light cut aways on the bottom.

Does that look like a black rim with a polished lip???

 

I will be there in person along with several other members of Scion Portland Region. Can't wait!!!