Scion tC Release Series 5.0 Info
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Scion tC Release Series 5.0 Info
SCION ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR tC RELEASE SERIES 5.0 – TO BE DISPLAYED AT THE 2009 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 9, 2009 -- Scion, of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., announced today that the only limited-production tC for 2009, the tC Release Series 5.0 (tC RS 5.0), will have a Toyota Racing Development (TRD) theme and be available at dealer showrooms in March. The 2009 tC RS 5.0 will be on display in the Scion space at the Chicago Auto Show, February 11-22, for media and public days.
The 2009 tC RS 5.0 features gloss black exterior paint and numerous performance products from TRD. TRD edition 18-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels, in matte black with red trim, and red TRD lowering springs provide this tC with its menacing presence. For additional stability when cornering, the tC is fitted with a red TRD rear sway bar. A TRD sport muffler gives the tC RS 5.0 an aggressive sound signature, while a TRD exterior badge marks the car. A black rear lip spoiler will also be available.
The TRD theme is continued inside with a black leather steering wheel featuring red stitching, black seats with red accents and floor mats with the TRD logo. The tC RS 5.0 is also equipped with a cargo mat. Individually numbered badging completes the uniqueness of this vehicle.
Only 2,000 units of the tC Release Series 5.0 will be built. The tC RS 5.0 model will carry a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $2,300 over the base price of the tC. The base MSRP for the standard tC with a manual transmission is $17,000, while the standard tC with an automatic transmission model carries a MSRP of $17,800. The available black spoiler has a MSRP of $285, 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.
http://pressroom.toyota.com/pr/tms/s...-tc-80526.aspx
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TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 9, 2009 -- Scion, of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., announced today that the only limited-production tC for 2009, the tC Release Series 5.0 (tC RS 5.0), will have a Toyota Racing Development (TRD) theme and be available at dealer showrooms in March. The 2009 tC RS 5.0 will be on display in the Scion space at the Chicago Auto Show, February 11-22, for media and public days.
The 2009 tC RS 5.0 features gloss black exterior paint and numerous performance products from TRD. TRD edition 18-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels, in matte black with red trim, and red TRD lowering springs provide this tC with its menacing presence. For additional stability when cornering, the tC is fitted with a red TRD rear sway bar. A TRD sport muffler gives the tC RS 5.0 an aggressive sound signature, while a TRD exterior badge marks the car. A black rear lip spoiler will also be available.
The TRD theme is continued inside with a black leather steering wheel featuring red stitching, black seats with red accents and floor mats with the TRD logo. The tC RS 5.0 is also equipped with a cargo mat. Individually numbered badging completes the uniqueness of this vehicle.
Only 2,000 units of the tC Release Series 5.0 will be built. The tC RS 5.0 model will carry a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $2,300 over the base price of the tC. The base MSRP for the standard tC with a manual transmission is $17,000, while the standard tC with an automatic transmission model carries a MSRP of $17,800. The available black spoiler has a MSRP of $285, 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.
http://pressroom.toyota.com/pr/tms/s...-tc-80526.aspx
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Well, it's now official. Too bad a bunch of people here knew about it (along with pic) kind of a long time ago! :p Too bad it's gloss black ... that's practically BSP. Not so sure about those wheels either ... oh well. I already have a tC and am not looking to get another for a while!
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Originally Posted by rosedaleny806
pretty weak. color is wack, no lipkits/bodykits comapred to the last 2. basically BSP looking tc with TRD stuff. sux. Chances are the wheels are made by Rays.
i give this RS a thumbs DOWN
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Originally Posted by rosedaleny806
pretty weak. color is wack, no lipkits/bodykits comapred to the last 2. basically BSP looking tc with TRD stuff. sux. Chances are the wheels are made by Rays.
I LOVE the RS5 tC wheels though.
the wheels!
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Originally Posted by jayq
Originally Posted by rosedaleny806
pretty weak. color is wack, no lipkits/bodykits comapred to the last 2. basically BSP looking tc with TRD stuff. sux. Chances are the wheels are made by Rays.
i give this RS a thumbs DOWN
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...ays+trd+wheels
jus badged as TRD.
what i dont like is that u can get ALL these "extra RS parts" from the dealer to begin with, weak
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Originally Posted by kiss_kiss_kill
Originally Posted by rosedaleny806
pretty weak. color is wack, no lipkits/bodykits comapred to the last 2. basically BSP looking tc with TRD stuff. sux. Chances are the wheels are made by Rays.
I LOVE the RS5 tC wheels though.
