The Scion Fuse is a concept car created under one of Toyota's brands, Scion.

Scion Fuse
Overview
ManufacturerScion
Production2006 (Concept car)
Body and chassis
ClassSport compact car
Body style2-door coupe
LayoutFF layout
Powertrain
Engine2.4L I4
Dimensions
Wheelbase106.3 in (2,700 mm)
Length174.0 in (4,420 mm)
Width70.7 in (1,796 mm)
Height52.1 in (1,323 mm)

The Fuse was built by Five Axis Models in Huntington Beach, CA with assistance from MillenWorks. It was introduced at the 2006 New York International Auto Show and is a 2-door coupe, with 4 seats and scissor doors.[1]

The Fuse uses a DOHC gasoline I4 engine with multi-port fuel-injection and VVT-i. The engine's compression ratio is 9.6:1, and rated at 160 hp (119 kW) and 163 lb⋅ft (221 N⋅m) of torque.

The Fuse has steer-by-wire, retractable spoiler, power-operated hatch that slides upwards,, flip-out bench for tailgating, beverage cooler, Wi-Fi connection, LED lighting e.g. in the seat piping and wheels, programmable multi color headlights and passenger seat that folds into a footrest or table.[2][3]

The 2011 Scion tC was modelled on the Fuse.

References

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  1. ^ "Scion Fuse Concept Photos". 14 April 2006.
  2. ^ Kaehler, Justin (2006-04-13). "Scion FUSE Concept". IGN. Retrieved 2022-10-03.
  3. ^ "2006 Scion FUSE Concept - 2006 New York International Auto Show NYIAS - Automobile Magazine". MotorTrend. 2006-04-10. Retrieved 2022-10-03.
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