‘08 NAIAS: Scion xB Release Series 5.0

Toyota’s Scion xB was completely redone for 2008, boasting more power, larger dimensions, and a love-it-or-hate-it appearance. (Typical Scion.) The last-generation xB was offered in a limited-run Release Series 3.0, easily recognizable by its lime green exterior color.

Scion debuted its xB Release Series 5.0 at the North American International Auto Show this week, featuring a Gold Rush Mica paint job, KenStyle body kit, body-colored rear spoiler, updated wheel covers, and a power moonroof—a new feature to the xB. Body-colored interior accents have been added, as well as gold stitching in the seats. Expect to pay just above $18,000 for a manual-equipped xB 5.0. Only 2500 of the oddly-colored xBs will be built, so get your orders in now.

For more information, click through the jump to read Scion’s press release. Click the images below to open a high-resolution gallery.

SCION ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR xB RELEASE SERIES 5.0 –
TO BE DISPLAYED AT THE 2008 NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

Scion, of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., announced recently that the first limited-production Scion for 2008, the xB Release Series 5.0 (xB R.S. 5.0), will be available at dealer showrooms beginning in Feburary.

The 2008 xB Release Series 5.0 features dazzling Gold Rush Mica exterior paint inspired by last year’s Chicago Auto Show xB display vehicle. This limited edition xB features a KenStyle® body kit, new Release Series wheel covers, and a moonroof, an xB first. A color-keyed rear spoiler will also be available.

Inside, the xB features a Gold Rush Mica accented interior trim and color-tuned seat fabric. Individual numbered badging completes the uniqueness of this vehicle.

Only 2,500 units of the xB Release Series 5.0 will be built. 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.

The delivery, processing and handling (DPH) fee for all Scion models is $620 and is not included in the MSRP. DPH fee for vehicles distributed by Southeast Toyota (SET) and Gulf States Toyota (GST) may vary.

A 2008 xB Release Series 5.0 will be on display in the Scion booth at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.