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Scion

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Scion
Company typeDivision of Toyota
IndustryAutomotive industry
Founded2003; 22 years ago (2003)[1]
DefunctFebruary 3, 2016; 8 years ago (2016-02-03)
FateAbsorbed back into Toyota
HeadquartersTorrance, California, U.S.
Area served
United States and Canada
Key people
Andrew Gilleland (VP, US)[2][3]
ParentToyota
Scion xA

Scion was a brand of Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor Corporation, represented in the American market. The brand was founded in 2003 and is positioned for youth. 2002-2016

In early February 2016, it became known that Toyota has decided to close the brand in August that year. Since the 2017 model year, the FR-S, iA and iM models have been sold under the Toyota brand and are called 86, Yaris iA and Corolla iM respectively.

Former Models

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Model Year introduced Year discontinued Platform Vehicle description

iQ
iQ 2012 2015 N/A Front-engine, front-wheel drive three-door hatchback city car.

xA
xA 2004 2006 Toyota NBC platform Subcompact hatchback, rebadged Toyota Ist.

xB
xB 2003 2015 Toyota NBC platform

Toyota New MC platform

Subcompact hatchback (2003-2006), compact hatchback (2007-2015). Rebadged Toyota bB (first generation) and Toyota Corolla Rumion (second generation).

xD
xD 2007 2014 Toyota B platform Subcompact hatchback based on Toyota Urban Cruiser. Replaces xA

FR-S
FR-S 2012 2016 N/A Front-engine, rear-wheel drive 2+2 sports coupe. Rebadged Toyota 86.

iA
iA 2016 2016 Mazda DJ platform Subcompact sedan, rebadged Mazda2.

iM
iM 2016 2016 Toyota New MC platform Compact hatchback, rebadged Toyota Auris.

tC
tC 2004 2016 Toyota MC platform Compact hatchback coupe. A rebadged version was available as the Toyota Zelas from 2011-2013.
Model Year introduced Year discontinued Platform Vehicle description

References

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  1. "Scion Fact Sheet" (Press release). US: Toyota. February 3, 2016. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
  2. Bruce, Chris (September 24, 2015). "Andrew Gilleland is new VP of Scion, Murtha moves to Toyota". Autoblog.com. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  3. "Andrew Gilleland" (Press release). US: Toyota. Retrieved August 15, 2022.