Pricing information regarding the 2010 Scion xB RS 7.0 has been released and the car will be showcased at the Los Angeles Auto Show that starts December 2nd.
The 2010 Scion xB RS 7.0 features a 4-piece DAMD body kit that includes front and rear lower lips and side skirts along with a special ‘Murasaki’ body colour and a twin double-walled exhaust pipe.
A rear roof spoiler can be optionally added plus the 2010 Scion xB RS 7.0 now sits more than an inch closer to the asphalt thanks to a set of TRD lowering springs.
Inside the 2010 Scion xB RS 7.0 factory customization elements include black fabric seats with the ‘RS’ logo for the front passengers plus a leather-wrapped RAZO GT Formula Spec shift knob and the company says it will produce this edition in a limited run of only 2,000 units.
The 2010 Scion xB RS 7.0 price starts at 19,320 USD for the manual version while the automatic goes on sale for 19,270 USD.
Toyota press release :
ORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 30, 2009 — Scion announced today that it will be displaying its latest limited-production vehicle, the 2010 xB Release Series 7.0 (xB RS 7.0) in the Scion booth at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Dec. 2-13, 2009. The xB RS 7.0 will begin arriving in dealerships in December 2009.
The xB RS 7.0 comes fitted with a four-piece DAMD body kit including front and rear lower lips along with side skirts. The xB comes exclusively painted in a distinctive color appropriately named Murasaki, which means “purple” in Japanese.
One of the most distinctive features of the xB RS 7.0 is the TRD sport muffler that exits out the center of DAMD rear lip. The exhaust system features twin double-walled tips and is specifically designed in conjunction with the DAMD rear lip to give the xB a sporty appearance and a sound that can only be found on this particular Release Series. To complete the stylish exterior, the xB RS 7.0 is equipped with TRD lowering springs that bring the ride height down over an inch and offer sporty handling. A color-keyed rear spoiler will be available as an option.
The interior of the xB RS 7.0 features exclusive black fabric seats with color-tuned highlights that complement the car’s exterior. The sides of the driver and front passenger lower seat cushions are embroidered with the “RS” logo. The driver is also treated to a leather-wrapped RAZO GT Formula Spec shift knob that delivers a sporty feel.
Only 2,000 units of the xB RS 7.0 will be built, and each vehicle comes with a unique, individually numbered stainless-steel badge. The xB RS 7.0 model will carry a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $18,320 with a manual transmission, and $19,270 with an automatic transmission. A limited supply of the available color-matched rear spoiler will be available to xB RS 7.0 owners and carries 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.