Scion Hako Coupe
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The Scion Hako Coupe is a concept car
unveiled by the automaker Scion at the 2008 New York International Auto Show
. Inspired by the iconic Scion xB
and the emergence of American
vintage style amongst young Tokyo
trendsetters, Tokyo Design Division developed the Hako Coupe with classic American coupe
s in mind. This retro car is named for its square, "boxy" appearance and features wraparound glass windows. The front passenger cabin features two dash-mounted video screens, while the rear cabin contains side-mounted video screens.
Concept car
A concept vehicle or show vehicle is a car made to showcase new styling and or new technology. They are often shown at motor shows to gauge customer reaction to new and radical designs which may or may not have a chance of being produced....
unveiled by the automaker Scion at the 2008 New York International Auto Show
New York International Auto Show
The New York International Auto Show is an annual auto show held in New York City in late March or early April. It is usually held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. It usually opens on or just before Easter weekend and closes on the first Sunday after Easter...
. Inspired by the iconic Scion xB
Scion xB
The Scion xB is a vehicle made by Toyota for the United States market and sold under their youth-oriented Scion brand. It is a box-shaped, 5-door compact hatchback.-First generation :...
and the emergence of American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
vintage style amongst young Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
trendsetters, Tokyo Design Division developed the Hako Coupe with classic American coupe
Coupé
A coupé or coupe is a closed car body style , the precise definition of which varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, and over time...
s in mind. This retro car is named for its square, "boxy" appearance and features wraparound glass windows. The front passenger cabin features two dash-mounted video screens, while the rear cabin contains side-mounted video screens.