Partnering Products and Passion: Creative Artists Bring Scion iM and iA to Fans

August 25, 2015 | By Business Wire News

TORRANCE, Calif.

What was your first car’s name? More than 40 percent of young people name their first car because it’s not just transportation – it’s an extension of their life.

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Author, television producer, consummate rap music fan, restaurateur and food personality Eddie Huang, pictured behind-the-scenes for Scion’s video series featuring the all-new 2016 Scion iA and iM. (Photo: Business Wire)

That’s why Scion partners with up-and-comers in various lifestyle categories…to showcase how Scion aligns with millennials’ lives, and particularly their passions. As the new iA sports sedan and iM 5-door hatchback roll into the market this fall, five new partners will create videos showing how Scion helps them do what they love:

Joey Bada$$ – Brooklyn-based hip-hop artist and commander-in-chief of the Pro Era hip-hop artist collective.

Skybound – Creators of The Walking Dead, feature film AIR, and publishers of numerous comic books including Outcast, Invincible, and Thief of Thieves, among others.

Baker Skateboards – Professional skate team, clothier and skateboard maker founded by Andrew Reynolds.

Eddie Huang – Author, television producer, consummate rap music fan, restaurateur and food personality, Huang is most known for his book Fresh Off The Boat, the TV adaptation of which is scheduled to start its second season on ABC in September 2015.

Stampd – High-fashion Los Angeles-based clothing designer named GQ’s “Best New Menswear Designer of 2015.”

“For Scion, we avoid just putting our name on a concert tour and calling it a day,” said Doug Murtha, Scion general manager. “We really work with each artist to identify how their passions align with our customers’. Then we develop meaningful partnerships that incorporate the artists utilizing Scions in the pursuit of their creative lives. When it comes to establishing a unique approach to lifestyle marketing, Scion has always been ahead of the curve.”

In addition to creating videos, each of these diverse talents will partner with Scion in a different way: a free musical release either performed or curated by the artist; developing exclusive merchandise; providing concert tickets; and participating in special events.

The first installation of the video content is now available and features a drive around L.A. in a Scion iM with Eddie Huang.

The Scion iM is sporty and versatile. With a six-speed manual transmission, premium features and an estimated 37 mpg highway, it starts at $18,460 (excluding a $795 delivery, handling and processing fee). The Scion iA is Scion’s first sedan and features sporty handling, dynamic styling, an estimated 42 mpg highway. With a six-speed manual transmission, the iA has an MSRP of $15,700 (excluding a $795 delivery, handling and processing fee). Both vehicles are available at more than 1000 Scion dealerships beginning September 1.

About Scion:

Scion continues to be the test laboratory division for Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. From its start in 2003, Scion’s goal was to offer products and processes that stand apart from the crowd. Scion offers distinctive vehicles that reflect owners’ passions with a model line-up that includes the iconic xB urban utility vehicle, the tC sports coupe and the FR-S rear-wheel drive sports car. The all-new Scion iM 5-door hatchback and all-new iA sedan will arrive this fall. Scion also appeals to a youthful audience by offering a simple, no-haggle buying experience and by engaging with potential customers in meaningful and creative ways. For more information, visit www.scion.com.