February, 2012 - Toronto
New sports car reflects a pure, passionate, approach
Scion put the sport back into the car today at the Canadian International Auto Show, as the new 2013 FR-S made its debut in Canada.
Compact rear-wheel drive sports car makes world debut
Low centre of gravity and lightweight design achieves a “Pure Balance”
World’s first boxer engine to utilize Toyota’s D4-S direct and port injection system
In preparation for its spring 2012 on sale timing, Scion unveiled its much anticipated fifth model, the 2013 high-performance coupe FR-S compact rear-wheel drive sports car.
September, 2011 - Various Locations
The Manifesto Festival of Community & Culture is one of Canada’s largest hip hop festivals, bringing together hundreds of artists & performers with thousands of attendees. This year, the festival runs from September 15th through to the 25th, showcasing Toronto’s talented arts community and building a sense of pride and possibility.
July 20, 2011 - Toronto
Scion is thrilled to announce that the Scion iQ is now available for pre-sale and will arrive at Scion Dealerships across Canada this fall. “The Scion family is getting bigger, with the addition of the world’s smallest four-person passenger car – the convention-busting iQ,” said Larry Hutchinson, Director of Scion in Canada. “The iQ delivers big ideas about what a small, savvy vehicle can be – with innovative style inside and out, surprising comfort and versatility, an impressive list of standard features, and a full catalogue of Scion certified parts and accessories to make each iQ an individual statement.”
June 16, 2011
North American vehicle production levels are expected to return to 100 percent in September, Toyota said today. Production is recovering earlier than originally anticipated following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
May 31, 2011 - Toronto
After almost 4 months and over 100,000 entries the results are in! Judy Becker from Cultus Lake, British Columbia is the grand prize winner of the Scion tC Take On the Machine Augmented Reality game. Judy picked up the keys to her well-equipped 2011 tC at Valley Scion in Chilliwack, B.C., in late May, where the Scion Team offered congratulations, welcomed her to the Scion family, and introduced her to all the heart-pounding possibilities of the 180 horsepower Scion sports coupe.
April 28, 2011 - Toronto
Scion announces the three finalists for its first ever Canadian Scion Tuner Challenge. Now the real battle begins. Each team has received a brand new Scion xD, xB or tC and has been given three months to create the ultimate Scion show car - armed with $10,000 and access to the full line-up of Scion Authorized Accessories and the TRD catalogue.
At stake is an entry at the ultimate tuner show, SEMA, in Las Vegas. Interested Canadians can track each team’s build online, and compete for prizes throughout the competition – including a trip for two to Vegas to join the winning team at the show!
April 20, 2011 - New York
Scion Introduces FR-S Sports Coupe Concept at 2011 New York Auto Show
Rear-wheel drive concept makes world debut. Design focus of Pure Balance. Boxer engine utilizes Toyota’s D4-S direct and port injection system.
Scion unveiled the rear-wheel drive FR-S Concept sports coupe today at the 2011 New York International Auto Show. The concept, which sets out to stimulate the souls of true driving enthusiasts, will be at the Scion display through May 1. The FR-S Concept will inspire a new model coming to the Scion brand next year.
The FR-S Concept, which stands for Front-engine, Rear-wheel drive, Sport; is Scion’s definition of an authentic rear-wheel-drive sports car with compelling style, exceptionally balanced performance and handling, flexible utility and surprising fuel efficiency.
April 19, 2011
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) plans to adjust production in May due to parts availability following the March 11 Japan earthquake and tsunami.
Previously, TEMA had announced production suspensions on Mondays and Fridays during the period April 15 through April 25. TEMA will continue the Monday and Friday production suspension pattern during the period April 26-June 3. During the same period, production will run at 50 per cent on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Additionally, Canadian production will be suspended the week of May 23 (in conjunction with the scheduled Victoria Day holiday) and U.S. production will be suspended the week of May 30 (in conjunction with the scheduled Memorial Day holiday).
The countdown has begun. On April 20, 2011, at 1:40pm EST, Scion will reveal a new concept vehicle at the New York Auto Show.
Visit www.ScionDimension.com to get your sneak peek right now—and to watch the live news conference at the time of the reveal.
MSRP of is for a mono spec Scion tC (Vehicle may not be shown). MSRP does not include Freight and PDI of $1,390, license, insurance, registration, applicable taxes, levies and fees. Dealer may sell for less. Fuel efficiency estimates were determined using approved Transport Canada Test Methods. Actual results may vary.
MSRP of is for a mono spec Scion xB (Vehicle may not be shown). MSRP does not include Freight and PDI of $1,390, license, insurance, registration, applicable taxes, levies and fees. Dealer may sell for less. Fuel efficiency estimates were determined using approved Transport Canada Test Methods. Actual results may vary.
MSRP of is for a mono spec Scion xD (Vehicle may not be shown). MSRP does not include Freight and PDI of $1,390, license, insurance, registration, applicable taxes, levies and fees. Dealer may sell for less. Fuel efficiency estimates were determined using approved Transport Canada Test Methods. Actual results may vary.
MSRP of is for a mono spec Scion iQ (Vehicle may not be shown). MSRP does not include Freight and PDI of $1,390, license, insurance, registration, applicable taxes, levies and fees. Dealer may sell for less. Fuel efficiency estimates were determined using approved Transport Canada Test Methods. Actual results may vary.
