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The ist, the sixth brand to use the Vitz as the base model, was conceived as a high-end multi-use compact car with SUV-like styling and wagon-like roominess. The car was fitted with either a 1.3-liter (FWD) or a 1.5-liter engine (FWD or 4WD), with a Super ECT transmission. A wide front grille consisting of two thick horizontal bars, large 15-inch tires, and extended wheel arches gave the vehicle its unique and dynamic exterior styling. The body dimensions were a notch above those of the Vitz, giving more space to the cabin and the trunk. The 6:4 split rear seats could be fully folded to widen the deck as necessary. The sturdy body structure was realized through the advanced GOA (Global Outstanding Assessment) process, which enhanced safety in collisions with heavier vehicles. The Toyota ist (marketed with a stylized lowercase 'i') is a subcompact car made in Japan by Toyota. It is exported to the United States as the Scion xA and Scion xD and to Europe and Latin America as the Urban Cruiser for the second generation. Derived from the suffix "-ist," the name points to a person who is passionate about something (stylist, artist, and so on).〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.toyota-global.com/company/history_of_toyota/75years/data/automotive_business/products_technology/vehicle_lineage_chart/origin/index.html )〕 In Japan, it is available at Toyota dealerships ''Toyota NETZ'' and ''Toyopet Store''. ==First generation (XP60; 2001–2006)== Based on the first-generation Toyota Vitz hatchback, the first-generation ist shared a platform with the Toyota Platz sedan. The model codes are NCP60 (1300, 2NZ, FWD), NCP61 (1500, 2NZ, FWD), NCP65 (1500, 1NZ, 4WD). The ist was developed from the Toyota Vitz supermini in a crossover SUV bodystyle offering the flexibility of larger SUVs, but with the advantage of better fuel economy from a smaller vehicle. It first appeared at the 2001 Tokyo Auto Show, and was placed into production in 2002. The ist is meant to cater to younger drivers, being sold as a Scion in North America and as the xA in the Middle East. The ist interior features a unique interior with an easy to read central instrumental cluster position similar to the five-door Toyota Yaris/Vitz and the four-door Toyota Vios sedan. At its introduction, 42,000 orders were received in Japan. Its primary competitor is the Honda Fit and the Nissan March. The first-generation car was used by the Shizuoka Prefectural Police as a police car. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Toyota ist」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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