SCION the automotive brand that maximizes personal expression, will be coming to OpenRoad Toyota Richmond and OpenRoad Toyota Port Moody in September 2010, and at the New York International Auto Show last week, two new models of Scion were unveiled. The 2011 tC is scheduled to arrive in OpenRoad dealerships later this fall, while the iQ will go on sale in early 2011.

SCION all about personalization. Upgrades and accessories can be added to any SCION, from unique wheels, to shift knobs and sport pedals to satellite radio systems and a broad selection of TRD (Toyota Racing Development) performance enhancements.

New 2011 Scion tC Sports Coupe Adds Power, Performance

The second-generation tC emerges with an aggressive new look, increased driving performance, and a more premium feel. The new design of the 2011 tC has a helmet-inspired cabin shape and protruding fender flares, complemented by a sleek front grille and projector headlamps. The cabin has been lengthened and the reclining rear seats split 60/40, providing more storage capacity. The panoramic moonroof remains standard in the new tC.

With an all-new 2.5-litre inline four-cylinder engine with dual VVT-i that generates 180 horsepower, the 2011 tC has 19 more than the previous model, and 11 additional lbs.-ft of torque. In addition to increases in power, the new engine delivers an increase in fuel economy all while lowering emissions.

Key safety features include standard Anti-lock Brakes (ABS), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), traction control (TRAC), Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA).  Active front-headrests and eight airbags are also standard, including both driver and front-passenger knee airbags.

All-new 2011 Scion iQ Defines Premium Micro-Subcompact

Meeting the needs of a new trendsetting generation of urban drivers, the iQ succeeds at taking big ideas and concentrating them into a small package. Made possible by intelligent and functional packaging, the iQ is three-door hatchback that can deftly manoeuvre through city traffic.

Its overall length of only 120.1-inches (3,050 mm), width of 66.1-inches (1,679 mm), and short front and rear overhangs create a confident stance that still allows the iQ to fit into virtually any urban parking scenario.

The iQ’s functional “3+1” seating equates to the world’s smallest four-passenger vehicle. With the driver’s and front-passenger’s seats being slightly off set, this innovative seating arrangement allows for one adult behind the front passenger and a child, small package, or pet behind the driver.

The iQ is small in size but large on safety, with features like Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), an anti-lock brake system (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Traction Control (TRAC).