I'm considering going with the release series instead of the standard xA not so much for the asthetic reasons, but for the bigger tires and the vehicle stability control.

Being basically ignorant about what improves performance, ridability, and gas mileage, how would the Release Series be an improvement (performance-wise) over the standard xA?

Those of you who have the Release Series, did you get a chance to drive a standard xA? If so, what differences did you note on how well the car took corners and how smooth the ride was compared to the the standard model. What about gas mileage? Will the difference be significant? I do more stop and go driving than highway miles.

I appreciate your insights since if I go with the xA, it'll cost me an extra $55 a month for 4 years.

Thanks.

Ken

 

performance wise you only get a muffler tip that i know of and thats about it i love the car personaly everything about it i love the color is just slightly different than the regualr blue and the interior is definetly better. but i have to say if you buy an xA get the alloy rims cause the hub caps look like crap thats pretty much it

 

Before you get your heart set on the RS, check to make sure that you can get one. I'm pretty sure that they are all gone, and you'd have to buy one used (if you can find one).

Or, you can wait for RS 3.0, which could be out early next year.

 

The Release Series 2.0 is basically your standard xA with a special edition color, two tone seats, LED lighting enhancements, special Release Series 2.0 floor mats, and a limited edition number badge. There are also a few other goodies available as accessories from your dealer such as a color matched AEM Cold Air Intake and battery Tie down, and special Carbon Fiber B-Pillar appliques.

I love my RS2 to death and wouldn't trade it for anything. It will be with me for many years to come!!

 

yeah the RS1 was the one that came with stability/traction control... which i am going to love having this winter up here in flipping ohio...

also gotta love the moonroof!

Release Series rule! :D

-jon

 

Yep, RS1 ruled!!! It's too bad that they didn't do as well with the RS2 IMO. They should've included the moonroof and special edition alloy wheels. The RS2 grill is very nice, as are the seats.

 

I didn't get the RS, and I'm getting a moonroof installed :-D

Can't wait to get her back

 

i think the rs2 was a lot of extra buck for very lil bang.
rs1 atleast had some perks worthy of a rs IMO

 

my car would like to thank you for your kind words

 

no prob duder

 

Go for the RS1 if you can find one...!

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I wonder if its possible to retro-fit the stability control from the RS1 to an RS2? Wonder what the parts list consists of and if it could be had?

Personally, I chose my RS2 over a regular one because it has the side airbags.

 

I love mine too. Came with the following:

Audio
6 Disc CD Changer
Body Mods
Window Tint - Cheuffer Black, Red/Black Leather Steering Wheel, Moon Roof
Power Mods
AEM Cold Air Induction
Suspension Mods
TRD Handling Package:, Performance Shock Set, Lowering Spring Set, Front Strut Tie Bar
Wheel and Tire
17-inch Enkei Alloy 6 Spoke Rims, 205/40R17 Yokohama Avid H4S Tires

Although I just got one mean DING from the Hwy...I almost cried

 

Granted, I would take an RS1 over my RS2, but the fog lights, rear spoiler, limited edition grille, SBM color, and blue accent seats alone are worth the modest $1,035 RS2 premium.

 

i agree that the rs2 should have had the rs1's features but the spectra blue is just too close of a color to the Indigo Ink of mine to warrant me paying an extra grand