R2-D2 versus the Scion t2B
Every time I hear the t2B name, I immediately think of some minor droid character from the Star Wars series that had no bearing on the story but I still had an action figure of it when I was growing up (can you really call it an "action figure" if it had no actions in the movies?). When I though about it, the t2B was ripe for comparison to the most famous droid, R2-D2, and went ahead with a silly comparison that also put you more in the know about the concept from Scion.
R2-D2 is an Astromech Droid generally used for the maintenance and repair of starships.
The t2B is Scions 2005 concept unveiled at the New York Auto Show to show a possible styling direction of the xB
replacement.
R2-D2 stands for Reel two, Dialogue two, something George Lucas took from filming American Graffiti. It really has
nothing to do with the actual droid.
t2B stands for Tall Two-Box, meaning the shape is two boxes and its tall.
R2-D2 communicates with a series of electronic bleeps.
The t2B communicates using an asymmetrical tri-level instrument panel that features a large information ticker, which
provides access to movies, games and music via internet downloads.
R2-D2 is 37.8 inches tall
The t2B is 70.5 inches tall
R2-D2 can seat one 3 foot 8 inch tall midget uncomfortably
The t2B can seat 4 adults comfortably.
R2-D2 is powered by electronic motors and Kenny Baker (the uncomfortable 3'8" guy).
The t2B is powered by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine.
R2-D2 has a holographic projector built into
his head to display messages. Especially helpful when the universe is at stake.
The t2B has a video projector built into its headliner to display movies, games or screen savers on the rear glass.
Especially helpful when the universe is at stake in a PS2/Xbox/Gamecube game.
R2-D2 has one optical sensor.
The t2B has one fog light.
R2-D2 can deploy a third leg (grow up!) to aid in mobility.
The t2B has a third suicide door (I like that Scion didnt shy from calling it a suicide door instead of the more PC,
clamshell) on the drivers side to aid in docking/deployment of passengers.
From the side, R2-D2 can be mistaken for a garbage can
From the side, the t2B can be mistaken for a garbage dumpster
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Bsadighi 10:31PM (12/18/2005)
Dude, the more pics you put up of this car, the more I like it. Sure it looks like a dance club inside, but hey, the ladies like the dance clubs... Did you see a spot where we can put a wet bar?
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9vette3 10:31PM (12/18/2005)
Great comparison! If I had to choose the better looking,it would be R2-D2.Thanks for the laughs.
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motorfocus 10:31PM (12/18/2005)
Yes, and perhaps this Scion is the lovechild of good 'ole R2 and a Cylon (from the vintage Battlestar Galactica)?
http://www.jeffbots.com/cylon.jpg
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00018LTDI.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
Scion / Cylon ...
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Pip 10:31PM (12/18/2005)
Speaking of R2-D2--the interior of the t2B looks like you've walked into Star Tours. That ceiling just seals it for me...weird blue gradients everywhere.
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zed 10:31PM (12/18/2005)
anybody else get kicked out of the auto show tonight when they closed early due to the gang riot?
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Dan 10:31PM (12/18/2005)
I'm not sure about everyone else, but mom's and grandma's are buying xbs as much as whoever the target audience for this piece of work is. The dirty secret of the xb, is that it's a fuel efficient charicature of a soccermomobile.
I'd take the "old" xb over this blingtastic wonder ten times out of ten.
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Brandon 10:31PM (12/18/2005)
Dear Dan,
That may very well be, but the average age of a Scion owner is 34, the lowest in the industry. So that tells me that just as many in the target market (including me) are buy them as grandmas.
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Brandon 10:31PM (12/18/2005)
Dear Dan,
The average age of Scion owners is 34, lowest in the industry. So just as many in the target market are buying them (including me) as grandmas.
Though my grandma thinks my xB is pug ugly.
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Dirty Jer-z 10:31PM (12/18/2005)
I thought EXACTLY the same thing about Star Tours. I think maybe they had some extra pods laying around and decided to sell them to Toyota. Weird part is, I REALLY like the interior on this. If only they could fix the exterior. give me the interior of this ride with the exterior of the tC and you have yourselves a deal!
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Ray 10:31PM (12/18/2005)
Thanks for the pics. Like Bsadighi, I change my position from dislike to cool.
I agree that the front looks ugly. But the rest of the pics just 'wow' me.
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The family guy 10:31PM (12/18/2005)
This is a great looking concept and I would very much like to buy one for my new family car. When are they going to be on the market? I am very excited that a car company has the balls to move forward with future car concets. When I was a kid I dreamed we would be in Jetson cars but the t2b is a good step in the right direction.
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The family guy 10:31PM (12/18/2005)
This is a great looking concept and I would very much like to buy one for my new family car. When are they going to be on the market? I am very excited that a car company has the balls to move forward with future car concets. When I was a kid I dreamed we would be in Jetson cars but the t2b is a good step in the right direction.
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The family guy 10:31PM (12/18/2005)
When are they going to be for sale? How much are they going to cost? I want one NOW!
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