The brakes and suspension of the Scion sports car are tuned to European standards. This is due largely to the fact that the 2005 Scion is closely related to the Avensis, a Toyota sports car sold in Europe. This only intrigues young buyers all the more, feeling they are getting something with a European flavor that would normally be overpriced and out of the question for most on a limited budget. The Scion sports car suspension system is not a bad thing by any stretch; it is simply different than the norm and takes away nothing from the overall appeal for the 2005 Scion.
The standard Scion sports car features a 2.4-liter, 160 horsepower four-cylinder engine that is a screamer by most standards. However, Toyota has a plan to further entice their new younger customer base by offering a dealer-installed supercharger created by the Toyota racing development team. This feature brings the overall horsepower of the 2005 Scion up to 200. Toyota hopes this will further align themselves with the young racing crowd that is so popular today. Creating a more powerful engine means, fewer modifications are necessary when setting the car up for street racing.
With an eye towards bigger sales figures, Scion sports car dealerships are not offering customer modifications. This gives the customer more of an in control feeling and allows for a more suitable automobile to be purchased. The tactic seems to have worked as 2005 Scion sales figure sharply increased. Couple this with the fact that 60% of all Toyota dealerships are available to service and customize the Scion sports car, you have a winning system for both the company and the new driver. Many believe that other automakers could learn a thing or two from Toyota as their customer-based strategies are winning the hearts of thousands of drivers every year.
Most would describe the exterior styling of the 2005 Scion as aggressive. Very sharp lines and air voids give the entire car a look of meanness that is anything but normal. This styling has attracted many buyers who want a sleek and mean machine. Turn signal lights are mounted on the rear view side mirrors, something found usually only on luxury sports cars and the 17-inch alloy wheels round out the impressive look of the automobile.
The interior of the 2005 Scion is roomy and quite comfortable by most standards. The cabin will seat five and features a 60/40 split rear seat that recline 45 degrees. The rear has enough three-point seat belts for three passengers and also passenger head restraints, one of the newest safety features.
The interior look was inspired by Japanese parchment, which gives it a high-end feeling. The instrument panel is sporty and highly functional with dampers on all moving parts and a solid aluminum temperature dial.