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Old 04-12-06, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by magneto112
I just can't take Lambo doors seriously, unless it's on a Lambo...
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Old 04-12-06, 10:51 AM
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I just can't take Lambo doors seriously, unless it's on a Lambo...
Even then I don't like the design.
I'm sure it won't make it to the cut on the production end. Thank god.
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Old 04-12-06, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by spwolf
more than 448hp actually.
Where do you read this "more than 448hp" from? I don't see it anywhere...
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i wouldnt bet it wont hit production... I think it looks absolutly awesome. With an turbo engine and low 20's price, this car would become next WRX...
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Originally Posted by magneto112
I think it's uber cool and gets the Scion essence just right. Well, maybe not the Lambo doors, but the rest is just very cool. Hopefully it'll get some true performance to match.
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Toyota posted the Fuse on the Scion.com website. Not a whole lot of information on there.
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Originally Posted by Koma
Toyota posted the Fuse on the Scion.com website. Not a whole lot of information on there.
Thanks. I think it has enough info to disappoint those of us who were expecting a turbo AWD monster from the hints of the teaser pic. Sigh.

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Scion unveiled an all-new concept vehicle, FUSE, at the 2006 New York International Auto Show. Built on the tC platform, it has the tC's 2.4-liter engine and produces 160 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 163 foot-pound of torque at 4,000 rpm. The FUSE pushes the creative envelope and embodies all the vital personalization components of a Scion product, with a stronger-than-ever hint of performance.

The FUSE's distinct exterior features include wide-body flares, a concealed LCD screen behind the front badge that plays videos and images, dual exhaust, 20-inch custom-machined wheels, speed-activated spoiler, and headlights and fog lights that can be programmed to illuminate different colors. The interior is adorned with a sliding glass panel roof, butterfly doors, and a media station where the passengers can watch movies and play video games. Finally, when parked you can unfold a sliding hatch and a tailgate that drops down and doubles as a curb-high bench.
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this is definetly not engineering prototype though, rather it is design one... They could do AWD 2.4cl turbo on same platform...
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
I just can't take Lambo doors seriously, unless it's on a Lambo...
those lambo style doors don't quite look safe. could hit somebody 's dog in the head.
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Old 04-12-06, 03:38 PM
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I am shocked but that SCION coupe is SENSATIONAL to look at
 
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Its official. The Manual Maxima is no more. The 4DSC is officially dead. CVT is the only tranny available. What a way to kill such a halo car for Nissan. Is it safe to say that I have a classic now, one of the true 4DSC's??
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Default More Scion Fuse . . .



source : autoblog.com
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Lots more pics : HERE
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That Scion is HOTTTT

Is Nissan trying to compete with GM for the title of designing the ugliest cars??
The Maxima was bad, but this new Altima looks even more horrible inside/out.
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Originally Posted by RNM GS3
That Scion is HOTTTT

Is Nissan trying to compete with GM for the title of designing the ugliest cars??
The Maxima was bad, but this new Altima looks even more horrible inside/out.

i agree, but the interior of the maxima isnt all that bad, a buddy of mines has a fully loaded one with the light colored leather with the wood accents, it look pretty nice in there, but i do agree with you on the exterior of the maxima, its horrible. the exterior of the current altima is alot better that what nissan did with the new one. the camry will have no problem with competing with the altima, at lease in looks
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