The Scion Fuse is a

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created under one of

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's brands,

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. The Fuse was built by Five Axis Models in Huntington Beach, CA with assistance from MillenWorks. It was first introduced at the 2006

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. According to Scion, the Fuse is a 2-door

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with 4 seats and

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. The Fuse uses a

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gasoline I4 engine equipped with multi-port fuel-injection and

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. The engine's compression ratio is 9.6:1, and is rated at and of torque. The Fuse includes features such as steer by wire, a retractable spoiler, a power operated hatch that slides upwards along with a flip out bench for tailgating, a beverage cooler, a built in Wi-Fi connection, LED lighting in multiple places including the seat piping and wheels, programmable multi color headlights, a passenger seat that folds into a footrest or table, and more. The 2011 Scion tC took inspiration from the Fuse.

External links

Official press release from ToyotaScion FUSE Concept at autoblog.com

References

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