Some better pics:

 

Same size and almost same power as the Fit.

Just the Scion name brand will help it sell better...

 

Kinda looks like a mini version of the new xB.

 

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.

 

I wish Toyota would start to bring some of those options over for the smaller cars

 

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.

 

Dual VVTI. 128hp 125torque top speed 118mph.

 

You forget to mention very fuel efficient and smooth .

 

Err, I don't know a key that's as big as the centre of the steering wheel.

Take a look again. It's a large circle below the indicator stalk to the left of the mirror switches.

 

That gauge cluster is a disaster. In fact, I think it gives new meaning to the phrase "cluster fark".

 

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.

 

ahh, you beat me to it! It indeed is a filler cap for the standard ignition mechanism.

 

Ohhh.. it's a cover

Sorry, I get it now.

 

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

 

Glad I'm not in the target demographics, lol

I've seen more exciting toasters.