does scion still make cars

[Connie]

No, Scion does not still make cars. Toyota discontinued the Scion brand in 2016 after a 13-year run. The brand was initially launched to attract younger buyers with its no-haggle pricing and unique models. However, as the target demographic aged and the market evolved, Toyota decided to fold the most successful Scion models directly into the Toyota lineup. This move streamlined their offerings and allowed them to market these vehicles to a broader audience under the more universally recognized Toyota badge.

For a clear picture, here’s what happened to the key Scion models:

Scion Model	Toyota Successor	Key Features Carried Over
Scion tC	Discontinued	No direct replacement; a sporty coupe segment exit.
Scion xB	Discontinued	The iconic boxy design was not continued.
Scion iA	Toyota Yaris iA (now Toyota Yaris Sedan)	The subcompact sedan platform and fuel efficiency.
Scion iM	Toyota Corolla iM (now Toyota Corolla Hatchback)	The versatile hatchback body style and sporty tuning.
Scion FR-S	Toyota 86 (now GR 86)	The core sports car platform, co-developed with Subaru.

The primary reason for ending Scion was the convergence of its original target market. The young buyers Scion was meant to attract started buying entry-level Toyota and Lexus models. Furthermore, Toyota itself began incorporating Scion's key selling points, like bold styling and straightforward pricing, into its main brand. So, while you can't buy a new Scion today, you can find its spiritual successors on Toyota dealership lots, often with more features and the backing of Toyota's extensive dealer network.

[VonAngelina]

Nope, they’re gone. I actually owned a Scion xB back in the day. It was a great, quirky little car. But Toyota pulled the plug on the whole brand a while back. The good news is if you liked a specific Scion, like the FR-S sports car, it’s still around. You just have to look for it as a Toyota 86 now. It’s essentially the same car, just with a different badge on the front.

[OMatteo]

Scion was officially discontinued by Toyota in 2016. The brand had a successful run introducing affordable, feature-packed cars with a unique style. However, its mission was accomplished. The models that resonated with customers, such as the iM hatchback and the FR-S sports car, were integrated into the Toyota lineup. This strategic decision eliminated the cost of supporting a separate brand while keeping the popular products available for sale.

[DelLeonardo]

Think of Scion as a successful experiment that ended. Toyota created it to grab the attention of younger drivers who weren't considering Toyotas. It worked for a time, but eventually, those younger buyers grew up and started shopping for Toyotas and Lexus vehicles anyway. Instead of keeping two brands aimed at the same people, Toyota shut down Scion and brought the best-selling models under the Toyota name, simplifying everything.

[Archie]

From a business perspective, discontinuing Scion was a smart consolidation move. The brand achieved its goal of bringing a new generation into the Toyota family. Maintaining a separate sales channel, marketing, and branding for Scion became an unnecessary expense. By absorbing the desirable models, Toyota strengthened its own lineup with stylish, youth-oriented cars without the overhead of a secondary brand. It was a logical conclusion to a project that had served its purpose.