tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post2103955246564624204..comments2024-03-24T20:30:55.379-07:00Comments on Subcompact Culture - The small car blog: The perfect time for the Toyota bB?Andy Lilienthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08962844660116593646noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-71928591593365877742009-02-17T19:09:00.000-08:002009-02-17T19:09:00.000-08:00Oooh, the Ractis is super cool looking. I think I'...Oooh, the Ractis is super cool looking. I think I've seen it before. Or maybe an older version of it. I dunno, it's one of those cars I think I've seen on the road but couldn't figure out what it's name was or who made it.D2Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07374465069395396071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-89967863001384960322009-02-14T16:13:00.000-08:002009-02-14T16:13:00.000-08:00The iQ will kill the US Aygo, I had forgotten abou...The iQ will kill the US Aygo, I had forgotten about that. I feel that the Ractis would be my choice, Panda-style. The Raum would be cool for a Mini-Suv model, with some styling changes for US Market.SpaRkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14881538672511414642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-49904238706778911092009-02-14T09:11:00.000-08:002009-02-14T09:11:00.000-08:00FYI, here are the Web sites for the Aygo, Ractis, ...FYI, here are the Web sites for the Aygo, Ractis, and Raum, respetively.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://tinyurl.com/b4s55n" REL="nofollow">Toyota Aygo (Toyota UK)</A><BR/><A HREF="http://toyota.jp/ractis/" REL="nofollow">Toyota Ractis (Toyota JP)</A><BR/><A HREF="http://toyota.jp/raum/" REL="nofollow">Toyota Raum (Toyota Raum)</A>Andy Lilienthalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962844660116593646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-33826566511847117332009-02-14T09:02:00.000-08:002009-02-14T09:02:00.000-08:00I think the Aygo, while cool, won't come over due ...I think the Aygo, while cool, won't come over due to the iQ's slated appearance in the U.S. I think the Ractis is a pretty neat vehicle ( was hoping the Ractis would come over instead of the current xD/Ist). I think the Raum is too ho-hum to be introduced as a Scion. It's got sliding doors ... I just think the bB is edgy, funky, and unique enough to stand up to the branding that Scion has been labeled with.Andy Lilienthalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962844660116593646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-48727532623710035022009-02-14T07:21:00.000-08:002009-02-14T07:21:00.000-08:00Aygo, Ractis, and Raum. I feel that these would be...Aygo, Ractis, and Raum. I feel that these would be perfect for the original Scion Brand image that we knew and loved.SpaRkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14881538672511414642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-20535424780527444902009-02-13T22:07:00.000-08:002009-02-13T22:07:00.000-08:00What do you think Toyota should bring over to comp...What do you think Toyota should bring over to compete against the Cube and Soul, Sparky?Andy Lilienthalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962844660116593646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-52103287633145979092009-02-13T16:33:00.000-08:002009-02-13T16:33:00.000-08:00I think that there are much better small cars in T...I think that there are much better small cars in Toyota's arsenal to bring over than the new bB.SpaRkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14881538672511414642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-35640659927619718542009-02-12T20:32:00.000-08:002009-02-12T20:32:00.000-08:00I agree with you Scion needs to do something wacky...I agree with you Scion needs to do something wacky and functional to keep the momentum going for Japanophiles(devoted fans of distinctly Japanese creations).Considering the thoughtful points you've made I think the bB would have a good chance if it came over as the Subaru Dex.Subaru needs to re-emerge with a new cult car and a re-badged bB might be the ticket.They don't have a subcompact or a delightfully weird car anymore so here's a new niche for them to get into to.But American auto journalists are already trashing the idea.I like the xd I think it's avant garde to a degree and a good quality car.But to many it is an xa in xb drag and that's probably not really fooling anybody.The Fuse concept car shows promise though.T.G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13992398295230703355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-88170130130899073672009-02-12T20:26:00.000-08:002009-02-12T20:26:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.T.G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13992398295230703355noreply@blogger.com