The New Toyota “ist” (Scion xD) is now out in Japan(+ Modelista & TRD versions)
08-02-07, 07:00 AM
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My dealerships first one hit last night. I drove it this morning and it runs good. It’s no power house but compared to last years Xa or Xb the Xd runs good (it is a little bit faster out of the hole then the 08 Xb). I think it will out run a 4 banger camry (not saying much I know). It looks like the Japan one only left side drive. No push button start and the climate controls are different. Body and interior look the same. The interior trim looks like it is painted 209 (Black Sand Pearl) All in all not a bad car for $16958.00 and that’s with the nice “Pioneer Premium Audio System”. The Scion line is evolving into a good solid car line for Toyota. The interior is not as cheep as it was in the older ones (not counting the tC) My only gripe with the new Scions, The body is not as reinforced as I would like to see. Other then that, they are nice cars.
08-02-07, 10:57 AM
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Are you referring to the 1.5L ist? The xD we get here in North America has a 1.8L ZR engine, with far more power and torque than a Fit, yet nearly the same fuel economy as a Fit.
08-02-07, 02:15 PM
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Yes, that is indeed where the ignition key mechanism is supposed to go, but it's covered because instead the model has push start. Not sure of all ist models have push start standard, but that one pictured does.
08-02-07, 07:29 PM
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It indeed is a filler cap for the standard ignition mechanism.
08-04-07, 09:45 AM
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08-05-07, 09:00 AM
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TV commercials for the IST in Japan, featuring Joe Odagiri.
My favorites are the Copper & Red TV ads
Slogan: Heavy Beauty
Making of CM-> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhYbfDgq2fg
IST 01.Silver TVCM-> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae6rzR0GCBU
IST 02.Red TVCM-> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b404nhNd2fE
IST 03.Copper TVCM-> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akQzyci4lCg
IST 04.Blue TVCM-> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbsSwsu8qJs
IST 05.Amethyst TVCM-> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuI7z6ZRSLo
IST 06.White TVCM-> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMZeXzn4Z3k
IST 07.Gray TVCM-> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xk9vly7y-k
IST 08.Black TVCM-> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXbdPUlACyM
Original 2002 debut TVCM for the IST, still my personal favorite.-> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gla4BsJZrw4
My favorites are the Copper & Red TV ads
Slogan: Heavy Beauty
Making of CM-> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhYbfDgq2fg
IST 01.Silver TVCM-> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae6rzR0GCBU
IST 02.Red TVCM-> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b404nhNd2fE
IST 03.Copper TVCM-> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akQzyci4lCg
IST 04.Blue TVCM-> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbsSwsu8qJs
IST 05.Amethyst TVCM-> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuI7z6ZRSLo
IST 06.White TVCM-> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMZeXzn4Z3k
IST 07.Gray TVCM-> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xk9vly7y-k
IST 08.Black TVCM-> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXbdPUlACyM
Original 2002 debut TVCM for the IST, still my personal favorite.-> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gla4BsJZrw4
08-05-07, 09:21 AM
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This new “ist” will target manly men in their thirties who are looking for a compact but stylish car for men.
I've seen more exciting toasters.