The Scion Hako Coupe is a

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unveiled by the automaker

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at the 2008 New York International Auto Show. Inspired by the

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and the emergence of American vintage style amongst young

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trendsetters, Tokyo Design Division developed the Hako Coupe with classic American

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s in mind. This

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is named for its square, "boxy" appearanceEUdict | hako | Japanese-English dictionary
and features wraparound glass windows. The front passenger cabin features two dash-mounted video screens, while the rear cabin contains side-mounted video screens.

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