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Scion - Price history
Scion – an automotive brand launched by Toyota in 2003, positioned as a well‑priced, performance‑oriented line aimed at the youth and budget‑conscious segment. Its focus was on delivering sporty styling, high reliability and a low entry price while maintaining Toyota’s safety standards. Although the Scion name was phased out in 2016, the brand’s influence remains evident in a number of current Toyota models and an enduring resale market. --- Brand Background & Reputation
- Scion was created to bridge the gap between Toyota’s mainstream Corolla and the maturing Gen‑Z demographic.
- The lineup was distinguished by fuel efficiency, compact dimensions, and an emphasis on “fun to drive” dynamics.
- Reputation: consistently praised for its low original cost, competitive maintenance, and unsurpassed reliability compared to peer compact vehicles.
- tC – The first Scion car, a 2‑door coupe that offered a convertible–like feel without the full roof; it sparked the brand’s sporty image.
- FR‑S (also sold as the 200 Mazda MZ‑A) – A front‑wheel drive sports coupe powered by a 1.8‑liter inline‑4 engine, celebrated for its symmetrical weight distribution and responsive handling.
- xB – The company’s addition of a crossover, a boxy 4‑door wagon that appealed to young families and high‑infrastructure users.
- iM – A compact “mini‑SUV” that offered the practicality of the xB with a smaller wheelbase.
- iA – A long‑wheelbase variant of the tC that offered extra rear legroom while retaining the coupe’s spirited drive.
- Scion cars historically enjoy a depreciation curve of around 20‑30 % in the first year and an additional 10‑15 % over the following three years.
- Compared with other compact or mid‑size offerings from the same era (e.g., Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra), the Scion depreciation rate is slightly better due to the Toyota trademark of consistent reliability.
- Model specific depreciation: tC and FR‑S hold value well thanks to their iconic styling and strong enthusiast base, while the xB sees a marginally higher decline due to its less distinctive market positioning.
- Practical implication: buyers can expect a Scion price drop of approximately
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