Toyota's Scion Division Shows Off t2B Concept in New York

Two Scale Models Show What Future Scions Might Look Like

While Toyota isn't about to start selling its youth-oriented compact Scion brand in Canada anytime soon, despite the

The new t2B concept, which stands for "Tall Two-Box", follows up on the xB's success. (Photo: Toyota Canada)

potential such a lineup could have in a market much friendlier to small cars and SUVs than that south of the border, it is interesting to take a look at what the world's most successful automaker is doing elsewhere.

Toyota sells a Echo Hatchback-sized subcompact dubbed xA under its Scion nameplate, as well as a funky little econo-box called the xB. New last year, was the tC sport coupe, effectively replacing the Toyota Celica which will be dropped from the lineup in the U.S. and Canada when the current 2005 model sells out.

The new t2B concept, which stands for "Tall Two-Box", follows up on the xB's

According to Toyota spokesman Mike Michels the t2B is purely "exploratory." (Photo: Toyota Canada)

success, being another two-box cube-like design that could either be the next-generation xB or something slightly different exclusively for the younger set - the current xB has become popular for retirees due to its high value and extremely accommodating interior. Of course, the t2B could merely be a concept vehicle, with no aspirations for production at all.

According to Toyota spokesman Mike Michels, mind you, the t2B is purely "exploratory." He added, "It's not to be interpreted as the next xB, but as a number of possible directions for Scion to go."