00:00 Toyota's Scion division has only been on sale for about two years and in limited markets
00:19 at first, but with just three models to date, they've sold more than 140,000 vehicles.
00:25 Working to keep the brand attractive and relevant to their young target buyers, Scion vowed
00:30 the T-to-B concept at the New York Auto Show.
00:33 T-to-B stands for "Tall 2 Box," obviously a nod to the rectangular styling.
00:39 Scion executives say it combines the attitude of the current Scion XB and the comfort and
00:44 sophistication of the TC Sports Coupe.
00:48 Most notable is its bay window styling.
00:50 The lack of B-pillars gives the greenhouse a wraparound look and the reverse trapezoidal
00:55 style makes it wider at the top than the bottom.
00:59 Long glass panels run the length of the roof, also emphasizing the overall effect of spaciousness,
01:04 while at the same time having a sporty and aggressive exterior profile.
01:09 The doors are remote-controlled but differ on each side.
01:12 A large passenger-side sliding door provides access to both the front and rear seats.
01:17 The driver's side features "suicide doors," which swing open a full 180 degrees.
01:23 When they're closed, sloped and padded door panels integrate with each of the form-fitting
01:28 seats.
01:29 The resulting lounge-like interior is designed to be an entertaining space for socializing.
01:34 A tri-level instrument panel and electronic ticker tape around the perimeter of the cabin
01:39 are designed to display Internet downloads, games and video.
01:43 A projector in the headliner turns the rear glass into a movie screen, transforming the
01:48 T2B into a mobile entertainment center wherever it's parked.
01:52 While Scion makes no promise about the T2B making it into production, it's a design exercise
01:58 they hope will create more positive buzz for the brand and generate valuable consumer feedback.
02:04 From the 2005 New York Auto Show, this is John Mathias for Motor Trend.
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