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Old 09-13-2006, 08:01 PM
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Subject: '06 Scion xA Release Series 3.0 Pricing Announcement

Toyota Motor Sales, USA is pleased to announce pricing for the Scion xA Release Series 3.0, the third in a series of limited edition vehicles for xA. Pricing will be made available to the public on Sept. 15, 2006.

xA Release Series 3.0
xA has attracted buyers who epitomize the essence of youth, spirit and overall "fun-ness." xA is a unique representation of these characteristics. The new xA Release Series 3.0 will further contribute to the overall vibrant and innovative styling, enhancing xA's position as a leader in the small car segment.

All of the xA Release Series 3.0 vehicles will feature an ultra cool and fresh - new to the United States market - Stingray Metallic light blue exterior color, which is complemented by refreshing interior and exterior enhancements including:
  • Uniquely developed KenStyle front & rear ground effects
  • Color keyed rear spoiler
  • Color tuned seat fabric
  • Release Series wheel covers
  • Radar intrusion sensor-equipped Security system
  • XM Satellite Radio Tuner with Cover, includes 3 month subscription
  • Individually numbered xA Release Series badging

Only 2,100 units of the xA Release Series 3.0 will be produced. They will begin arriving at Scion dealerships in October 2006. The xA Release Series 3.0 package will further enhance the unbeatable xA value postion with a MSRP of only $1,840.
Even with the unique and distinctive features listed above, the xA equipped with the Release Series 3.0 package is at a substantial discount to its more pedestrian competitors.
  • $550 less than the 2007 Honda Fit S
  • Nearly $2,400 less than the 2007 VW Rabbit


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WOW!!! no more _____n xA guys..that looks like a killer package!
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pics?!
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I knew they were going to put a kit on the xA eventually. Took them long enough.
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Sounds like a nice package!!
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A full KenStyle bodykit is much better than a "special grille"

Still not sure about the light blue... But we'll see.

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Release Series wheel COVERS

Oh BOY we get FANCY wheel COVERS... I'm sorry but $10 wheel COVERS on an RS series is completely LAME. Only saving grace is the ground effects and spoiler. I will save judgement until I see pics.
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Wow sounds prettty good!
But ugh.... Another BLUE Scion???
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Nice.
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Originally Posted by Weeze-Dog
Release Series wheel COVERS

Oh BOY we get FANCY wheel COVERS... I'm sorry but $10 wheel COVERS on an RS series is completely LAME. Only saving grace is the ground effects and spoiler. I will save judgement until I see pics.
They do the wheel covers so you can get whatever aftermarket rims you want, and keep the steelies for winter!
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i can see someone is mouring the death of steve irwin with the stingray color
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Originally Posted by skiboarder72
i can see someone is mouring the death of steve irwin with the stingray color
Ooooh, nice correlation!
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Another piece of the puzzle falls into place. No mention that this is the last of the xA RS's......
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I wish it would have been a better color. IMO, there are better non-Release colors than a light metallic blue. The only really good thing is likely to be the body-kit. The seats might look better as well.

IMO, the RS 1.0 is still by far the best RS with the red color and the sunroof. I would love a sunroof.

I'm glad they at least released one though.
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damn i may have to get one!
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do we know the color?
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yes they color was the first thing release way back when, i think it was called stingray metallic.

and IMO, for now it sounds like a kickin RS. i dont mind the color selection as much now that it comes with a "kenstyle developed front and rear bumpers"

and steelies w/wheel covers is a good idea cause even if they were real "rims " they would get changed out and wasted $$$$

this may be the xA my mom gets...
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Default i'm guessing this is it?

http://www.kenstyle.co.jp/usa/product/newxa.html
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Darren, get a stingray xA (hahaha that rhymed!! ) and a torched penny xB then you'll finally have a Scion!!
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