The 2012 xD Release Series 4.0 (xD RS 4.0) is available exclusively in a premium Blizzard Pearl exterior paint and rides on 16-inch alloy wheels that are finished in a smoked platinum color. The interior gets color-tuned trim pieces on the center console, steering wheel and door panels. The seats are also wrapped in a distinctively patterned soft-touch material and get white stitching. Of course you get some special floor mates and cargo mats with the RS logo and an individually numbered badge. Prices for the 2012 xD RS 4.0 start at $16,250 with a manual and $17,050 with an automatic.

The 2012 xB Release Series 9.0 comes exclusively in a Hot Lava exterior with a honeycomb patterned lower grille that cleverly incorporates the ‘SCION’ name. A cool feature is the illumination of the Scion badges on the front and back upon remotely locking or unlocking the doors. Inside, the xB RS 9.0 gets perforated synthetic suede front and rear seat covers that feature the Scion logo and Hot Lava color-tuned highlights.

Scion will only build 1,500 units of the xB RS 9.0 with prices starting at $18,110 for the manual and $19,060 for the automatic.

Separately, Scion said that all 2012 Scion models will come standard with a new Pioneer audio system that features Bluetooth hands-free, Bluetooth streaming audio and HD Radio technology.

- By: Omar Rana

Toyota announced Wednesday that the 2012 Scion xD will start with a price tag of $15,345 for a 5-speed manual transmission.

Prices are up $235 from last year, as this year’s model comes with more standard features, which include streaming audio, Bluetooth, and HD radio.

A six-speed sound system will also be included with the xD, that features a personalized welcome screen. A premium option is available that comes with a 5.8 inch touch-screen, all part of keeping the young buyers market appeal of the model.

No changes have been made to the body style or under the hood. Power still comes from a 1.8 liter 4-cylinder engine with dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) making 128 horsepower.

Other standard features will be keyless entry, a/c, tire-pressure monitoring, cruise control, steering wheel-mounted audio controls and a tilt steering wheel.

Interested? The Scion xD will be available in dealerships as of October.

- By: Alexandra Koken

2011 Toyota Sequoia

Toyota said today that it will be increasing U.S. pricing on most of its vehicles ranging from 1.2 percent to 2.2 percent. The increase extends across the Toyota, Lexus and Scion brands and takes effect in May. The announcement comes as Toyota largely remains shut down in Japan after the massive March 11 earthquake.

The price increases will start with cars built in North America in May and for imported cars that are ordered from Japan in May.

Buyers will see price increases ranging from $200 for the Toyota Yaris hatchback and $900 for the Toyota Land Cruiser and Sequoia. The 2011 Scion xD receives an MSRP increase of $65 or 0.4 percent. The Lexus price adjustments range from $600 for the GX 460 to $900 for the IS-F, LS sedans, GS 450h and the LX 570.

The only 2011 models that won’t see a price increase include the Tacoma, Yaris sedan, Scion tC, Scion xB, Lexus CT 200h and the Lexus LFA.

- By: Omar Rana

2011 Scion tC

Despite three years of disappointing sales and somewhat boring vehicles, Toyota’s Scion has no plans of shutting the doors, says Toyota Motor President Akio Toyoda.

“There is no concern, no danger for Scion in the future,” Toyoda said at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show on Monday.

Numbers state otherwise as Scion’s U.S. sales fell 21 percent last year to 45,678 units. The brand sold a whopping 130,181 units in the United States in 2007 and a record 173,024 in 2006. What’s the reason? Apparently since Scion’s target group is younger than 30, the brand is suffering as the recession left many unemployed and unable to buy a vehicle.

“I am one of the test-drivers within Toyota,” Toyda said. “I have a preoccupation with vehicles that have great emotional excitement, and Scion can bring that sort of excitement to the fore.”

Your thoughts on his statement? Let us know in the comments section after the jump.

2011 Scion tC:

- By: Omar Rana

Source: AutoWeek

Scion xB All Stretched Out by Cartel

If you’re not already annoyed (bored) with all the SEMA previews we have some bad news for you – there are plenty more to come within the next couple of days. Scion will be heading to Las Vegas on Nov. 2 with a total of 8 customized vehicles including a stretched xB limo and five custom 2011 tC models.

Scion’s 2010 SEMA Show lineup includes:

• xB All Stretched Out by Cartel.
• 0-60 Magazine / Sparco Rally xD.
• tC by GReddy.
• tC by Crawford.
• Battle of the Builds xB by The Salty Dogs.
• Tuner Challenge tC by James Lin.
• Tuner Challenge tC by John Pangilinan.
• Tuner Challenge tC by Shawn Baker.

Follow the jump for the high-res gallery along with more details on Scion’s 2010 SEMA Show lineup.

Scion’s 2010 SEMA Lineup:

- By: Omar Rana

2011 Scion xD RS 3.0

Hoping to keep the excitement around its xD model, Scion today released details and pricing on the limited-production 2011 xD Release Series 3.0 (aka xD RS 3.0). The 2011 xD RS 3.0 will be hitting dealerships this month with a starting price tag of $16,905 with a manual transmission and $17,705 with an automatic.

“The xD RS 3.0 comes fitted with a four-piece body kit including front and rear lower lips along with side skirts. The body kit adds assertive styling and is exclusive to the xD RS 3.0,” Scion said. The xD comes painted in a distinctive color appropriately named xPRESSO, which is not currently offered on any other Scion model.”

Scion also added B-pillar appliqués that are made from genuine carbon fiber material and feature the xD RS logo.

The prices on the 2011 Scion xD RS 3.0 don’t include delivery, processing and handling fees of $720.

2011 Scion xD RS 3.0:

- By: Zain Haq

Scion is all about offering limited-production variants of its vehicle lineup. Today the Toyota-owned company announced its final limited-production vehicle for 2009 – the 2009 Scion xD Release Series 2.0 (xD RS 2.0). The model will go on sale later this month with prices starting at $1,270 over the base price of the xD.

Scion will make only 1,600 units of the xD RS 2.0. Buyers can opt to choose the package on the xD with manual transmission which sells for $14,650 or the xD with an automatic transmission which sells for $15,450. The Electric Wasabi spoiler goes for an additional $285 not including installation.

Make the jump to learn about all the modifications on the 2009 xD RS 2.0 along with the high-res images.

2009 xD Release Series 2.0 (xD RS 2.0):

Press Release:

Scion Announces Pricing for xD Release Series 2.0 – Final Limited Edition for 2009

TORRANCE, Calif., June 10, 2009 — Scion announced today that its final limited-production vehicle for 2009, the xD Release Series 2.0 (xD RS 2.0), will be available at dealer showrooms later this month.

The 2009 xD Release Series 2.0 comes exclusively in Electric Wasabi green exterior paint and is also distinguished with unique interior modifications. The xD features a touch screen Pioneer Audio Visual Navigation (AVN) head unit with flash memory, voice recognition, and Bluetooth®. For media player flexibility, the AVN unit comes with USB, SD card, and iPod® connectivity. The Pioneer AVN head unit is also satellite radio, rear view camera and HD Radio® ready and will play iPod videos when the parking brake is engaged. In addition, users can select from over 32,000 colors to customize the 5.8-inch high-resolution WVGA LCD touch-panel display. The driver can plan the perfect roadtrip at home by downloading the freeware application AVIC Feeds to a computer, making a personalized destination directory and then transferring the data to the headunit using SD card or USB memory device.

Electric Wasabi accents the xD’s interior with four-in-one interior lights, and “Release Series 2.0″ door sills illuminated with white back lighting. Silver accented seat fabric and individually numbered badging add to the vehicle’s uniqueness.

Release Series wheel covers also distinguish this limited production xD. A color-keyed rear spoiler will be available as an option.

Scion will only build 1,600 units of the xD RS 2.0. The xD RS 2.0 model will carry a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $1,270 over the base price of the xD. The base MSRP for the standard xD with a manual transmission is $14,650, while the standard xD with an automatic transmission model carries a MSRP of $15,450. The available Electric Wasabi 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.

- By: Mo Eladawy