Detroit Preview: 2009 Scion xB RS 6.0 Limited Edition

Another automobile show, another special edition model from Scion. For this year's Detroit gathering, Toyota's affiliate will present its first limited-production vehicle for 2009, the xB Release Series 6.0 or xB R.S. 6.0 for short. So what's so special about this xB? Well, nothing really unless you get a kick out of long names. Available exclusively in Absolutely Red exterior paint, the RS 6.0 gets a front grille with custom black finish while a color-keyed rear spoiler will be available as an option. And no, it doesn't even come equipped with alloy wheels. Instead it features 'Release Series' hub caps....

The red theme makes it mark in the interior as well with with color-tuned four-in-one interior lights, RS 6.0 illuminated door sills, and accented interior trim and color-tuned seat fabric. Other notable upgrades includes the standard touch screen Pioneer Audio Visual Navigation (AVN) headunit with flash memory, voice recognition, MSN Direct, and Bluetooth. The system is also satellite radio and HD Radio ready and will play DVDs and iPod videos when the vehicle is in park.

Scion plans on producing 2,500 units of the xB Release Series 6.0 that will be available in dealerships this February. The 'limited-edition' xB will carry a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $1,743 over the base price of the xB, meaning that the xB with a manual transmission will set you back at $15,750, while if you choose the automatic version, you'll pay $16,700. And as Scion points out, the delivery, processing and handling (DPH) fee for both models is $670.

Scion xB Taco Truck - First Pictures Released a Week After SEMA...

From what we know and unless Toyota is living in some sort of a twilight-zone where the SEMA Show continues forever and ever, the Las Vegas Convention centre closed its doors last Friday, on November 7. But whatever - it's neither the first nor the last time that an automaker has a snail-like reaction when it comes to releasing info on its SEMA project cars. In the extremely rare case that the you're interested in seeing how Kenton Parker transformed the Scion xB into a taco-truck that comes complete with a kitchen, click the part that says "Read More..." and you'll be magically transferred to a dedicated page with pictures and all.

Specs

"Scratch built"
• Complete custom body
• White aluminum skin
• Stainless kitchen
• Diamond plate floors
• Rear cooking chimney
• Stainless sink
• Griddle
• Industrial stove
• Food/soda
• Paint supplies
• Trucker seat
• Pass flip-up seat
• ETC, ETC, ETC...EVERYTHING "AND" THE KITCHEN SINK!

Built by Louie Contreras

Hand painted graphics by Kenton Parker.

Scion Hikes 2009 Prices for xB by $100, tC Remains Unaffected

Toyota’s American sibling Scion, announced prices for the 2009 model year xB and tC sports coupe. The boxy xB that will arrive at dealerships later this month will carry a base price of $15,750 when equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission and $16,700 for the 4-speed automatic with sequential shifting. Prices for both configurations represent an increase of $100 or 0.6 percent for those of you who like numbers.

As for the 2009 tc coupe that set to go on sale this May, prices for both versions remain the same as the 2008 models meaning that the tC equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission has a base MSRP of $17,000, while the four-speed automatic transmission model carries an MSRP of $17,800.

RWD Scion xB With 450 HP Chevy V8 Engine!

Who ever said you can’t or shouldn’t fit a small block Chevy V8 into Scion’s box-on-wheels (some even call it the xB)? And even if someone did say it, this bloke wasn’t around to hear it. The owner of the vehicle, who goes by the name Rick, squeezed a stroked 350 Chevy V8 that delivers 450 HP into the xB’s miniscule engine bay and while he was at it, he changed the Scion’s front-wheel drive layout into rear-wheel-drive. Although the project isn’t finished yet, Rick’s RWD, V8 powered Scion sure grasped our attention. -More pics after the jump

Via: Cardomain , Pics: Webshots

Detroit Show: Scion xB Release Series 5.0

TRhe xB Release Series 5.0 is Scion’s first limited edition model for 2008 and it will be available in only 2,500 units beginning in February. Apart from the Gold Rush Mica exterior paint inspired by last year's Chicago Auto Show xB display vehicle, the 2008 xB Release Series 5.0 features a KenStyle body kit, new Release Series wheel covers and a moonroof. Inside, the xB features a Gold Rush Mica accented interior trim and color-tuned seat fabric while individual numbered badging completes the package. -Continued

The xB Release Series 5.0 model will carry a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $2,470 over the base price of the xB. The manual transmission xB has a base MSRP of $15,650, while the MSRP for automatic transmission model is $16,600. The available color-keyed spoiler has an MSRP of $320.

Fully Customizable Scion xB Toy Car Appears At SEMA

Here’s a tricked out Scion that’s available for all ages. Created by toy maker Ridemakerz, the fully customizable ‘Scion Ride” is based on the new xB. Measuring approximately 12 inches in length, the approximately 1:18 scale xB models will be available in Cannonball Black, Comet Blue and Wasabi Green and. The scaled xB’s prices range from $22 for the Cannonball Black and Comet Blue versions to $25 for the Wasabi Green. Custom accessories range in price from $2.50 for grille guards and hood scoops to $15 for a deluxe "Muscle Kit" that includes a blown engine, spoiler, side pipes, muffler tips and roof vents. Radio-control can be added for $25. -Continued

According to the Ridenmakerz, you or your kids can build the new Scion RIDE on RIDEMAKERZ.COM and at Shops located at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach, S.C. and the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn. In November, RIDEMAKERZ will open two additional Shops at the Spotsylvania Towne Center in Fredericksburg, Va. and at Castleton Square Mall in Indianapolis, Ind.

SEMA: Scion xB L-Con City Safari Pick-Up

Toyota’s American offspring is all about body conversions at this year’s SEMA show. Along with the xD Dalek speedster Scion also presented the Sage Vaughn xB L-Con City Safari concept –we’ll call it xB pick-up for short. Unfortunately, Scion hasn’t released many details on the xB pick-up but hey, it’s not as if you’re ever going to see any of these roaming around the streets of Manhattan or anything. -Image gallery after the jump

• SAGE VAUGHN - SCION xB L-CON CITY SAFARI DETAILS
• • Truck conversion
• • Custom black TRD wheels
• • Lowered 3”
• • Super white fog lights (8)
• • Safari cage and bumper with rear step
• • Bed liner
• • Beard rear facing seats
• • Graphics by Sage Vaughn
• • Door graphics by “Lou”
• • Paint and body by Third Element Designs
• • Custom interior by Advanced Specialties
• • PA system