Scion xB News
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If you thought the stretched "Cartel" xB was weird, you're in for a treat: the Spongebob Squarepants-esque The Squid Scion xB by The Salty Dogs. Wrapped in a wild custom paint job, the vehicle also gets a host of mods as befits any SEMA vehicle. The list includes chassis and suspension upgrades with 19-inch TSW Caldwell weheels, Tein coilover, slotted rotors, hood retention rods, and more. The exterior, beyond the insane C&G Customs paint job, gets a GT Series full body kit adapted to the 2011 model, a carbon fiber spoiler and hood, red and green LEDs in the side mirrors, gold painted...
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2010 SEMA: Stretched Out Cartel Scion xB Live PhotosThe floodgates have opened and live photos are flowing out of the SEMA show floor, with these images of a wacky "Stretched Out Cartel" Scion xB among the first. In addition to the limousine length, the Cartel xB gets a two-town red-and-black exterior, a custom body kit, huge custom wheels with...
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Fourth model and replacement for tC coupe in the works at Scion
After a bright start almost seven years ago Scion’s sales have tanked and its lineup, which thrives on originality and freshness, is starting to show its age. The Toyota budget brand sold just 113,904 cars last year, down 12.5% on the previous year, and volumes are predicted to dip even lower...
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Scion xB Release Series 6.0 priced, coming to 2009 NAIAS
As the Detroit Auto Show approaches, more vehicles that will be on display are coming to light. Today Scion announced the xB Release Series 6.0, the latest in its limited-edition Release Series (RS) line of vehicles. Starting at just $1,743 over the base xB's pricing of $16,420, the RS 6.0 will get...
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Scion confirms 2010 Canadian launch
Scion has been on sale in the United States since 2003 but only now has Toyota confirmed the youth brand for the Canadian market. Set to launch north of the border in 2010, three models will initially be available: the tC compact sports coupe, the boxy xB and the xD five-door hatchback. The cars...
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Toyota’s main showcase for this year’s SEMA Auto Show involved its budget Scion xB, which was transformed into an odd looking pickup truck with a definite jungle theme. To convert the boxy xB into a pickup truck designers had to lop off part of the roof and install a flatbed tray where the rear seats would normally be. The car’s paint and body work was handled by California’s Third Element Designs with the graphics and door print added by Sage Vaughn and ‘Lou.’ The custom interior was designed by Advanced Specialties and features a fully integrated PA...
