The Scion t2B stands for Tall-Two Box. At first I thought it was because the vehicle only had two doors. But after
looking at all the photos and reading the press release this low slung box (tall?) actually has four doors. The one
sliding door on the passenger side, suicide doors on the driver side and the rear hatch. The rear hatch also has a
movie projection screen (can you say Ford SYN-us?) and the seats and speakers can swivel for a parked theater
experience. Lover's lanes everywhere will turn into mobile drive-ins. Anyway, from the front I like the gangster lean
look of the vehicle. The low profile, wrap-around glass is very cool and would probably be nice for drivers. However
productions versions need airbags and I'd think pillars will be a bit larger. The grill is also a bit too funky for me
personally. But the only really bad aspect is the rear with the odd lip. Don't get excited and think those are two
tailpipes either. The one on the left is actually a reverse light. The press release says it's something about being
symmetrical. Umm…you realize there are two doors on one side and one door on the other? Click through for the rear
shot.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Travis @ Dec 18th 2005 10:59PM
um... wow. uh, that's really about all I can say. I think I'll hold judgement till the final production version is released, the tC came a LONG way from concept to production.
Slim @ Dec 18th 2005 10:59PM
If the price is right, I like it too...
John Riley @ Dec 18th 2005 10:59PM
So is this a concept for the replacement for the current xB? How big is it? Same size as xB or what?
Lo @ Dec 18th 2005 10:59PM
Very nice (except for super thick c-pillar)! big improvement on the current xb and moves towards nissan cube territory. Produce it in some wild, bright colors and I'll buy two ;)
golem @ Dec 18th 2005 10:59PM
out of the box thinking.. on a box! who woulda thunk it. rear needs improvement however
David Thomas @ Dec 18th 2005 10:59PM
yes xB replacement
Damien Katz @ Dec 18th 2005 10:59PM
Looks like something Robocop would drive.
gnome @ Dec 18th 2005 10:59PM
Am I the only person who doesn't like this new trend of marketing cubic minivans to young people? It's probably just my mopar-ness speaking, but I find these Scions and Honda Elements in the same design class as an Aztek.
rwcmick @ Dec 18th 2005 10:59PM
suicide doors--been there, done that. dual power sliders ala peugot 1007 would be cool--good for tight parking spaces. that would be my vote.
Rooster @ Dec 18th 2005 10:59PM
Please do not, NOT EVER, equate oddly styled cars with the AZTEK. That is an order! The AZTEK was grotesque, misshappen, painful to the eyes. Every time I saw one I burst out both laughing and crying at the same time. The Element may be odd but it is not despicable.
Stallion @ Dec 18th 2005 10:59PM
Ugh... I can't believe it. They actually made it uglier than the first. A feat I thought could not be done.
Rick Moore @ Dec 18th 2005 10:59PM
Boy, Scion's not kidding when they say their designs are polarizing. I don't think I have ever heard anyone say, "Well, I kind of like it."
It's black or white, baby!
I still love my xB, and will probably buy another Scion when I have had my fun with this one. I have my eye on a tC next...
Oscar @ Dec 18th 2005 10:59PM
Wow!! I like. I only wish it was for sale now. I guess i'll have to settle for the tC.
jime @ Dec 18th 2005 10:59PM
Wow, you have to be the most uninformed writer on the planet. Firstly, the tail light and fog lamp thing, and door system, was not about symmetry, it was about asymmetry, as means of being different than the usually symmetric exteriors of our automobiles. And secondly, the rear did not have a hatch. The purpose of the huge door openings was to be able to reach the back without having to open the hatch. No wonder people question the reliability of blogs.
bill @ Dec 18th 2005 10:59PM
MSNauto.com has a very nice article and video about this vehicle. I love it. The XB is too underpowered for me. I have an Element - I plan to get a t2B if they don't wait too long to put it into production. I was going to get a tC but after seeing this I've changed my mind. It should be less $ than an Element or not too much more. Check out below:
http://autos.msn.com/as/minishow/article.aspx?contentID=4023104&s=NewYork2005&src=minishow