Scion has announced the next edition of its "Release Series" models, the xB Release Series 6.0 that will be displayed at the Detroit Auto Show next week.
The 2009 xB Release Series 6.0 comes only in one color, Absolutely Red. The exterior features a unique front grille and Release Series wheel covers. A rear spoiler is optional.
Inside the special edition xB features a touch screen Pioneer Audio Visual Navigation (AVN) unit that features voice recognition, MSN Direct, Bluetooth and the expected USB and iPod connectivity. The interior also features color-tuned seats and illuminated door sills.
Only 2,500 are going to built with a starting price of $15,570.
PRESS RELEASE:
Scion Announces Pricing for xB Release Series 6.0
To be Displayed at the 2009 North American International Auto Show
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Scion announced today that its first limited-production vehicle for 2009, the xB Release Series 6.0 (xB R.S. 6.0), will be available at dealer showrooms in February.
A 2009 xB RS 6.0 will be on display in the Scion booth at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, January 11-25 for media and public days.
The 2009 xB Release Series 6.0 comes exclusively in Absolutely Red exterior paint. A unique front grille with custom black finish and Release Series wheel covers distinguish this limited production xB. A color-keyed rear spoiler will be available as an option.
Inside, the xB features a touch screen Pioneer Audio Visual Navigation (AVN) headunit with flash memory, voice recognition, MSN Direct, and Bluetooth(R). For media player flexibility, the AVN unit comes with USB, SD card, and iPod connectivity. The Pioneer AVN headunit is also satellite radio and HD Radio(R) ready and will play DVDs and iPod videos when the vehicle is in park. In addition, users can select from over 32,000 colors to customize the 5.8-inch high-resolution WVGA LCD touch-panel display.
Absolutely Red makes its mark inside the xB as well with color-tuned four-in-one interior lights, RS 6.0 illuminated door sills, and accented interior trim and color-tuned seat fabric. The xB RS 6.0 will also be equipped with a rear cargo cover. Individually numbered badging completes the uniqueness of this vehicle.
Only 2,500 units of the xB RS 6.0 will be built. The xB RS 6.0 model will carry a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $1,743 over the base price of the xB. The base MSRP for the standard xB with a manual transmission is $15,750, while the standard xB with an automatic transmission model carries a MSRP of $16,700. The available Absolutely Red spoiler has a MSRP of $320, not including installation.
The delivery, processing and handling (DPH) fee for all Scion models is $670 and is not included in the MSRP. DPH fee for vehicles distributed by Southeast Toyota (SET) and Gulf States Toyota (GST) may vary.
Comments (8)
While I generally enjoy nifty audio/media systems, touch controls in a moving automobile just seem so stupid IMHO. Are there steering wheel mounted controls for it? The thing has all kinds of media connectivity yet they couldn't include an automatic climate control system. Seems a little silly to me.
Posted by Ryan | January 7, 2009 3:50 PM
Posted on January 7, 2009 15:50
garbage
Posted by rflynn88 | January 8, 2009 1:41 AM
Posted on January 8, 2009 01:41
styling failure. its a box with panels.
it would be an improvement to hire a street tagger to write something on the side with spray paint.
Posted by Sandman | January 8, 2009 8:51 AM
Posted on January 8, 2009 08:51
This is garbage. Get a Ford Flex, it's getter great reviews and way better design.
Posted by sparky | January 8, 2009 9:05 AM
Posted on January 8, 2009 09:05
Ugly, ugly, ugly. If I owned two of these cars, I'd crap on one and cover it up with the other.
Posted by wvo | January 8, 2009 11:27 AM
Posted on January 8, 2009 11:27
A. Ford Flex, may seem nice, but its junk
B. its a box, yeah its ugly, but once u drive it, its actually really smooth, with the new 2.4 engine in it instead of the 1.5ltr.....its nice,
C. i got ten thousand bux, saying u wouldnt crap in one and cover it up with the other... its really i nice car, ur just an idiot and prolly love american shit
Posted by Bob | January 9, 2009 6:49 AM
Posted on January 9, 2009 06:49
@Bob
Like Luxes, Scion is anothar American branch of Toyota. In other words, in a way, that makes Scion an American car company or "American shit".
Posted by 426Hemi | January 9, 2009 8:25 PM
Posted on January 9, 2009 20:25
This looks like a cheap aftermarket job.
Posted by SteelCity1981 | January 10, 2009 12:44 AM
Posted on January 10, 2009 00:44