These 2012 redesigns come equipped with Pandora integrated entertainment systems starting in August.

Pandora EVP of business development Jessica Steel explained: “Nearly 50% of radio consumption happens in the car, so it’s a natural venue for Pandora. We want to make the experience as easy in the car as it is at home, at the office, and on a mobile phone.”

Pandora also announced Tuesday it has over 100 million registered users, effectively doubling its subscriber base up from 53 million in 2010. At the time of company’s IPO last month, Pandora had 94 million users.

Source: Vator.tv

You can see a full-sized copy of the ad produced by ATTIK of San Francisco, CA. We know there is only so much one can pull off with a car ad these days. And as we do enjoy the magazine style layout of “Streak” – I guess we just wanted a little more out of Scion. Picture via adsoftheworld.

That’s right kids, the Scion tC, the 21st century IROC, will come into 2010 with a base price of $17,000 – same as the 2009 model. You can check out 2010′s tC at your local Toyota/Scion dealership now!

The base manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) for the tC is $17,000 when equipped with a five-speed manual transmission, and $17,800 for the four-speed automatic. The tC receives one new exterior color, Nautical Blue Metallic, which replaces Blue Ribbon Metallic.

The tC comes mono-spec with a generous list of standard features including 17-inch alloy wheels; panorama moonroof; reclining and 60/40-split rear seats; 160-watt maximum output Pioneer AM/FM/CD audio system with iPod connectivity; Pioneer subwoofer; side mirrors with turn indicators; engine immobilizer; driver’s seat with adjustable height and seat bottom angle; power steering, windows, door locks and mirrors; cruise control; remote keyless entry; air conditioning; four-wheel anti-lock brakes with electronic brake assist; dual front passenger airbags; front seat-mounted side airbags; front and rear side curtain airbags; driver’s knee airbag; and tilt steering wheel with audio controls.

Thanks to Scion News dot Net for the heads up!

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Scariest custom paint job EVER! This Scion will eat your soul.

Mobile Scion DJ.

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Lance Armstrong – LiveStrong Scion.

Wii!

I don’t think you have enough speakers in there.

Ok, honestly, does the spoiler need to be that big?

Rise up Scion, and take your place among the Gods.

Stretch Scion will get you to prom in style.

Think this sexy Scion paint job belongs to the douche in the Twins jersey?

Now that’s one bad ass looking drifter. Scion has teamed up with the Long Beach, California Formula Drift scene and turned this mild mannered tC into a vehicle worthy of Japanese streets. This front wheel drive Scion has been transformed into a rear wheel car by exhausted and suspension experts RS*R. This tC’s stock engine has also been swapped out for a high performance longitudinal one. A drifting Scion needs more get up and go power than your average drag car – with a 3SGE Beams motor and HKS GT3037 turbo and inter cooler, Blitz Dual SBC boost controller and AEM EMS engine management system you’re good to go. The performance has been raised from 161 hp stock to over 400 hp. Nice!

Jack Hollis, Scion VP states; “Scion has participated in motor sports for three years and the fan support has been incredible. Drifting is an exciting, emerging motor sport with a dedicated and intense fan base. We think the fans will be just as excited as we are about our RS*R Scion tC as it demonstrates one of Scion’s primary philosophies, customization.”

Scion has had trouble coming up with new designs since they started in 2003. Sales dropped 20 percent this past August, and may continue to follow downward if the “hip” car maker doesn’t begin to overhaul their line up both in look and efficiency. According to AutoWeek, “Sales, year-on-year, have dropped for 16 straight months.”

Don’t get us wrong, with an average of 23 – 25 MPG (city & highway) on their vehicles you’re not looking at the gasoline consumption of a Hummer. However, with other auto makers now reaching upwards of 40 MPG combined 25 or even 30 MPG won’t make the cut. And since today’s trend is to get from point A to B using the least amount of fuel while producing the least amount of harmful emissions, Scion may need to begin rolling out hybrid versions of their cars.

Scion knows change is coming, and we don’t mean with Obama. They plan to roll out replacements for their struggling coupe, hatchback and van models, hoping to grab the waning attention of young drivers. Replacements my only prohibit their upward crawl back to the top of a demographic. A wider variety of models is needed to entice the youth market – three car types to choose from can’t quench their thirst. Some Scion dealerships have a dozen or so cars on hand at their lot. One good sign – people who purchased first and second generation Scions are still driving them, or even moving on to purchase Toyotas, and loving every minute behind the wheel.

Inside, the tC receives a deep orange combination meter on the instrument panel, silver-colored accents on the door assist grips and center cluster, updated seat fabric and Pioneer subwoofer.

Azure Pearl and Black Cherry Pearl exterior colors were replaced with Sizzling Crimson Mica and Wave Line Pearl.

Standard iPod Connectivity
Apple iPod connectivity is standard across the Scion lineup for 2008. Scion’s standard 160-watt maximum output Pioneer AM/FM/CD audio system features a head unit with iPod control. This head unit integrates track, artist and album information from the iPod into a one-line display on the head unit’s screen. Connectivity is achieved by simply plugging the iPod into a port via a connector cable, providing outstanding sound quality through the car’s stereo system and constant power to the iPod. Music is controlled through the head unit and steering wheel audio controls. A standard mini-jack port also allows users to listen to their portable music collection through the tC’s Pioneer speakers.

Since many Scion customers add in-car entertainment systems to their vehicle, the tC comes standard with rear head unit outputs allowing for the addition of external amps to boost power to the front and rear speakers, and subwoofers.

The tC’s optional premium audio system adds one more feature to the standard head unit, the ability to download “skins” to play on the LCD faceplate. Customers can download images, four-second video clips and eight-second movies from Pioneer’s website. In addition, Pioneer software allows customers to burn their own images and movies onto a CD and upload them onto the available head unit.

Both the standard and premium head units retain key Scion audio system features such as Scion Sound Processing (SSP) where listeners can choose from three pre-set equalizer settings, satellite radio compatibility, a user-customizable welcome screen, MP3 and WMA capability, Automatic Sound Leveling (ASL) and Sound Retouch Technology (SRT), which provides clearer CD sound quality. Both systems will also feature six speakers: two tweeters and speakers in each door panel.

Advanced Safety
Like all 2008 Scions, the tC comes standard with front dual stage airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags, tire pressure monitor system, headrests, three-point seatbelts in all five seating positions and a first aid kit. The tC also features a driver’s knee airbag.

Sporty Package
The tC’s roominess and ride comfort can be attributed to its 106.3-inch wheelbase and 69.1-inch wide stance. In addition the tC has four-wheel independent suspension, strut-type front suspension and double-wishbone rear suspension, for responsive handling.

A four-wheel disc brake system is standard on the tC. A two-step brake booster increases power assist in proportion to pedal force to provide precise pedal feel. The tC comes equipped with standard anti-lock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD). ABS helps to prevent the wheels from locking during severe braking maneuvers, and EBD monitors differences in front- and rear-wheel speeds and distributes optimal braking force to all four wheels.

Fun-To-Drive Performance
The tC is powered by a 2.4-liter double overhead-cam four cylinder engine with Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i). This CARB-certified Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) produces 161 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 162-lb.ft. of peak torque at 4,000 rpm. The tC features a five-speed manual transmission or an available electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission.

Fully Equipped
All Scion models come well-equipped in a “mono spec” trim. The tC offers full standard equipment so the customer only needs to choose between manual or automatic transmissions and vehicle color.

Standard features include the panorama glass power moonroof (a first in this segment), air conditioning, cruise control, exterior mirrors with integrated turn signal lights, power door locks and mirrors, rear cargo tonneau cover, auto up/down power windows with jam protection, in-key remote keyless entry, rolling-code engine immobilizer security system, auto-off headlamps, electronic hatch release, chrome-plated exhaust tip and a unique audio unit cover.

All Scion models come with complimentary factory-recommended maintenance services for the first 5,000 mile and 10,000 mile intervals, to be performed by an authorized Scion or Toyota dealership.

The standard tC model is available in a choice of seven colors: Flint Mica, Super White, Black Sand Pearl, Classic Silver Metallic, Sizzling Crimson Mica, Wave Line Pearl and Nautical Blue Metallic. Exterior colors are complemented by a high-quality dark charcoal fabric interior in the standard tC model.

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Toyota Racing Development (TRD) offers many parts to enhance tC performance, including performance suspension kits, a high-performance clutch, quick shifter, leather-wrapped shift knob and sequential shift light kit.

It’s easy for customers to take the tC to the next level with Scion Genuine Accessories. Customers can change the tC’s look with the approximately 40 available accessories including EMX Super seven-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels with Pirelli PZero Nero P255/40Z R18 all-season tires, polished stainless steel muffler, color-keyed ground effects and a rear lip spoiler. The Optomize accessory program, available at Scion dealers, also offers customers the convenience of cutting-edge, well-known name-brand accessories.

For those who really want to express their creativity, Scion also offers the tC Spec Package model aimed at the tuner segment with a lower price point than the standard model. Since wheel changes are so popular in the tuner community, the tC Spec Package model comes standard with steel wheels, P205/55 R16 tires and seven-spoke wheel covers. The tC Spec Package also features a fixed glass panorama roof, unique upholstery, a urethane steering wheel, and a grille and headlight garnish with special treatment. The color pallet for this model includes Super White, Flint Mica, Black Sand Pearl and Classic Silver metallic, compared to the standard model’s seven colors.

Comfort and Class
A Scion would not be complete without unexpected utility and content for its class. The tC offers this and more with its unique attention to detail.

The tC’s comfortable front sport bucket seats feature driver’s side height and thigh support adjustments, along with a walk-in function with memory for both the seat and backrest. The push of a convenient lever at the top of the seat back yields a wide step-in space for easy access to the rear seats.

The metal-tone center console features a genuine cast-aluminum temperature control dial flanked by soft-touch electronic buttons and an LCD display showing exterior temperature, seven fan speeds and a clock. Shutter-type flush-closing dash vents complement the center console’s waterfall design.

The dash and upper door panels are covered with unique trim that was inspired by the texture of Japanese paper, while the front-passenger airbag is seamlessly integrated into the dash. Dampers are used for the interior moving parts and ensure smooth operation. The tC’s low NVH levels are maintained with extensive use of sound absorption materials.

The tC’s rear seats deliver utility and comfort. The rear can recline to 45 degrees and can be adjusted into 10 different positions. The 60/40-split rear seats fold forward for a nearly flat cargo floor, and when both are folded flat provide more than 8.5 feet of length for cargo. Standard tie down hooks in the rear seat and cargo areas provided added convenience.

Storage is abundant in the tC with four roomy map pockets, bag hooks in side panels, numerous CD, bottle, cup and cell phone holders, and a two-tiered fabric-covered center console. Additional storage can be found under the right rear cargo area for securing valuables.

Generous Warranty
All Scion models are backed by a 36-month/36,000 mile basic new-vehicle limited warranty that applies to all components other than normal wear and maintenance items. Additional 60-month warranties cover the powertrain for 60,000 miles and corrosion with no mileage limitation.