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  • Scion and 686 Collaborate for Snowboard Inspired xB Parklan Edition

    Scion xB 686 Parklan Edition Front and Side ViewScion xB 686 Parklan Edition is a blend of fashion and functional characteristics. The car is inspired by snowboarding, and if you are familiar with the 686 brand, then we have good news for you: Scion actually partnered with the snowboard technical apparel company to create the xB 686 Parklan Edition.

    Exterior

    The first thing about this car, which immediately grabs the attention, is the exterior color. The vehicle is painted in Cocoa Bean Metallic, but if you look closely there are accents in red on the front, rear and on the side rearview mirrors.

    SEE ALSO: 2016 Scion tC Will offer a New.. Audio System

    This stylish car also runs on 16-inch alloys that display that they are special because they feature 686 stamped logo. By the way, exactly this logo is in perfect harmony with the black-out badges, side mirrors, rear license plate garnish and door handles.

    Interior

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    The cabin is as fashionable as the exterior. For instance, the seats come with the quilted patterning and modern cubist camo style, which reflect 686’s design influence. What is more, for added functionality on the slopes, there is an incognito driver’s side zippered storage pocket and zippered seat back pockets. All-weather floor and cargo mats and a custom INNO Cargo Box and Roof Rack system are also featured in the equipment.

    In other words 2015 Scion xB 686 Parklan Edition is perfect for those seeking winter adventures. If they did like the car, they can order it now on the special price starting at $19,685 USD.

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    Source: Scion

  • 2015 Scion xB Goes on Sale

    2015-Scion-xB-THUMB2015 Scion xB is equipped with many features, which make it the perfect Christmas present. For the new model year, the car gets a standard rear back-up camera. Of course, the car offers roomy interior for up to five people and the convenience of 60/40 split rear seat that folds flat. Other great features include storage bins, a large center console with sliding armrest and a hidden compartment under the rear seats. The power of xB comes from the 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine. The unit produces 158 horsepower (116 kW) and 220 Nm (162 pound-feet) of torque.

    The excellent fuel efficiency is also a benefit: 22 mpg city and 28 mpg highway with both the manual and automatic transmissions. The ride is smooth thanks to the MacPherson strut front suspension with stabilizer bar and a torsion beam rear suspension. For this also contributes the standard 16-inch wheels.

    Inside, the three-spoke steering wheel features audio controls right at the fingertips. Behind it we see gauges, deep orange multi-information display and the metal-tone accented dash. Other standard features include remote keyless entry, power windows with driver side auto down and electric power steering.

    Inside, the occupants will benefit from standard Display Audio system with 6.1 inch LCD touchscreen. As an option, Scion is offering BeSpoke Audio system, push-to-talk voice navigation and many more tweaks.

    In terms of exterior colors, the standard offered are Black Sand Pearl, Nautical Blue Metallic, Sizzling Crimson Mica, Army Rock Metallic, Absolutely Red, Classic Silver Metallic and Super White.

    2015 Scion xB is currently available at dealerships across the United States with a starting price of $17,120 USD.

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    Source: Scion

  • Scion Teases a Sporty iM Concept

    Scion-iM-Concept-Teaser-THUMBScion iM Concept is one of the vehicles which we will see having a world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show. For this occasion, the brand has released two teaser images that show the future star of the brand. On the photos we see the iM Concept car taking some test shots. They reveal distinctively sporty front end and exactly this has been taken to the spotlight. Scion says that the iM concept vehicle is a reflection of the evolution of company’s design philosophy which aims to catch the attention of youthful customers.

    It will probably be a hot hatchback judging form the sporty compact appearance. In fact, rumors say that two new models will be introduced next year. One of these cars will be based on Toyota’s Auris hatchback. Looking at the front of the concept, particularly at the headlights and front grille, in the teaser image, it definitely looks like that this will be a derivative of the Auris.

    Form the released images we also see that car will be running on aggressive low-profile tyres wrapped around sporty-looking wheels and featuring drilled brake rotors. If Scion iM is a hatchback as we suppose, than it will be the firs one for the brand.

    Another thing coming in question is whether this vehicle will use Auris turbocharged engine, or will there be any new surprises. Another possibility for the iM concept is that it can actually be a model which will replace the-soon-to-be-discontinued xB.

    Unfortunately, ahead of the official release date, which is 19th of November, we don’t expect to get more details from Scion. So we have to wait until then to solve the mystery.

    Source: Scion 

  • Slayer- and Riley Hawk-Inspired Scions Teased Ahead of SEMA Reveal

    Scion-x-Slayer-Mobile-Amp-tC-THUMBSpecialty Equipment Manufacturers Association Show is approaching and some automobile companies have already released some visuals to teas the public. We are speaking here about Scion, which has released two sketches giving a sneak peek at a Riley Hawk- and Slayer-Inspired vehicles. Obviously the new customized SEMA-bound vehicles will be entirely inspired by metal, music and some serious skateboarding.  At the event, Scion will debut the Scion x Slayer Mobile Amp tC for heavy metal band Slayer and the Scion x Riley Hawk Skate Tour xB for pro skateboarder Riley Hawk.

    The metal band Slayer has a look, sound and approach all its own. This style is carried into the tC sports coupe’s exterior look and band-inspired details. Inside, the vehicle has been transformed into a multimedia machine with amps, towers of speakers, a custom mixer and a 32-inch monitor for media playback. The build process is lead by Mike Vu of MV DESIGNZ.

    The other car pays tribute to Hawk’s skateboarding career. His xB ride features high-end sound system, space for skateboards and classic orange and yellow striped paint job. Details like bubble windows, interior wood grain paneling, an 8-track player and requisite shag carpet make it a rolling, retro hangout spot. Scott Kanemura of KMA Productions is leading the built of this project.

    At the show, there are also three other vehicles, which will be joining the aforementioned duo. The trio will consist of FR-S sport coupes designed by partners as part of the 10th annual Scion Tuner Challenge. For those willing to see the Slayer tC and Skate Tour xB, there will be opportunities to do this at Scion events later in this year.

    Source: Scion 

  • 2014 Scion xB Brings Together Function And Form

    2014-Scion-xB-THUMB2014 Scion xB has distinctive appearance and blends function and form. It is one of the most recognizable members of company’s family of vehicles. Like its little sibling – the 2014 Scion iQ, it is currently going on sale, offering its unmistakable boxy style and spacious interior. The latter now comes standard with 6.1-inch LCD touchscreen Scion Display Audio System. The car also offers smooth ride and responsive handling. It is equipped with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, which produces 158 horsepower (116 kW) and 220 Nm (162 lb-ft) of torque.

    The unit can be mated with either a five-speed manual transmission or the four-speed automatic transmission with sequential shifting. Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) constantly adjusts to suit driving conditions. The EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of the xB is 22 mpg city and 28 mpg highway.

    2014 xB sits on a MacPherson strut front suspension with stabilizer bar and a torsion beam rear suspension. A set of 16-inch wheels are standard for the vehicle, while Scion is offering a choice of 16-inch and 17-inch alloy wheels.

    In terms of exterior, the straight roofline extends straight back to the rear fascia. The latter is dominated by an expansive rear window with privacy glass. At the back, there is also a chrome-tipped exhaust and bold tail lights.

    The front fascia also features halogen projector-beam headlights and standard LED accent lamps, as well as LED turn indicators built into powered outside mirrors. The colors offered for the MY2014 are Black Sand Pearl, Nautical Blue Metallic, Sizzling Crimson Mica, Army Rock Metallic, Absolutely Red, Classic Silver Metallic and Super White.

    The spacious interior of the xB can accommodate up to five people. Clean lines and metallic accents define the design inside. The three-spoke steering wheel features audio controls, while the gauges and deep orange multi-information display sit centered on the metal-tone accented dash. Other standard equipment here includes remote keyless entry, power windows with driver side auto down and electric power steering.

    As mentioned, the Standard Display Audio system features a 6.1 inch LCD touchscreen. Other technology components include Bluetooth hands-free and audio streaming connectivity, HD Radio, USB connectivity and 160-watt Pioneer AM/FM/CD head unit. As an option, the company is offering the BeSpoke Audio system.

    Safety features include six airbags, headrests and three-point seat belts, tire pressure monitoring system, as well as STAR Safety SystemTM which includes Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) and Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), Traction Control (TRAC), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Smart Stop Technology (SST).

    2014 Scion xB has a starting price of $16,970 USD.

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    Source: Scion

  • Scion xB Stretched Out by Cartel King

    Scion xB was stretched by Cartel King with 48” and features suicide-style doors. Now it is a real limo with enough room to adopt a new set of audio enclosures and a TV partition.

    Because of the added weight, the tuning specialists boosted the engine with an AEM Air Intake, Cartel Straight Exhaust and a STRUP Performance Header. The chasis was upgraded, too. The limo offers a softer ride due to the Cartel Custom Air Bag system. The rear factory suspension has been re-engineered to fit the new stretched body. The vehicle features a set of 20” Demoda Aviator wheels fitted with TOYO Proxes 4 235/30/ ZR20 tires. (more…)

  • Scion premiered publicly its 2011 xB

    At the New York International Auto Show last week, Scion has unwrapped publicly its freshened, robust urban utility vehicle 2011 Scion xB. (more…)

  • Scion xB Gains Additional Audio Functionality For 2010

    The iconic Scion xB urban utility vehicle will continue to appeal to young consumers as it receives new standard and optional audio systems for the 2010 model year. The new standard Pioneer audio system features iPod/USB connectivity, a programmable welcome message screen and an RCA output for adding an external amplifier and subwoofer. (more…)

  • Scion Announces Pricing for xB Release Series 6.0

    Scion announced today that its first limited-production vehicle for 2009, the xB Release Series 6.0 (xB R.S. 6.0), will be available at dealer showrooms in February. (more…)

  • The “Unofficial” Mini Guide To Scions At The 2008 SEMA Show

    Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll see at the Scion booth this week. We’re located near the north side front entrance of Central Hall, #20703. See you in Vegas! (more…)

  • Scion xB

    Scion, from Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the all-new 2008 xB urban utility vehicle at a press conference today at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show. The xB was first introduced in early 2003 for the 2004 model year and its boxy shape became iconic to the Scion brand.

    “No one in the automotive industry is as hard-wire-connected to its owners as is Scion, and the 2008 Scion xB is a perfect example,” said Mark Templin, Scion vice president. “We’ve stated in the past that we’ll probably always have a box in the Scion lineup, but our owners told us they wanted a bigger box. They talk, we listen and we responded with a bigger and better xB.”

    Distinct Scion Style
    Like the previous generation xB, the all-new 2008 model was styled with distinctiveness in mind. This aggressive new compact applies design elements from the t2B concept vehicle that was shown at the 2005 New York International Auto Show. These exterior styling cues include the soft angles between its wide and flat paneling, high beltline, elongated headlamps that wrap around the side of the vehicle, inset taillights, rectangular grille, pronounced fenders, and single rear backup light on the left bumper. The xB also features tinted rear windows, and turn signals integrated into the side mirrors.

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    Larger Chassis for a Smooth Ride
    Scion customers love to drive, so with that in mind, the overall size was enlarged, helping to create a more exciting driving experience. Engineers increased the wheelbase by four inches, the overall length by a foot, the overall width by almost three inches and decreased overall height more than an inch to give the xB a more comfortable ride.

    The xB also receives 16-inch steel wheels, an inch larger than the previous generation. Customers will be able to choose from three all-new standard wheel covers which, will also be shared with the all-new xD. The xB also stops with larger brakes thanks to the 10.83-inch ventilated discs in the front and 10.98-inch disc brakes in the rear which are more than two inches bigger than the previous generation.

    In addition to the wider wheelbase, the xB’s smooth ride can be attributed to its McPherson strut front and rear torsion beam suspension.

    Interior Comfort and Design
    The xB’s design team aimed for a lounge-like interior that met the comfort and lifestyle needs of the customer. The versatile interior provides 29.1 cubic feet of cargo area behind the rear seats, an increase of nearly eight cubic feet from the previous generation xB. For added convenience, the 60/40 split rear seats fold flat, providing a spacious and flat cargo floor, allowing the driver to haul larger loads more easily. In addition, the front seats fully recline for increased cargo space or relaxation.

    Interior storage is abundant with a driver’s convenience tray, a glove box, a console box and front door storage. A fixed tray is located beneath the rear seats for hidden storage and can accommodate small items like magazines, cameras, laptops, cell phone chargers and CDs.

    A series of sleek circular gauges, including a combination meter, are centered on the dash. The combination meter allows drivers to toggle through the clock, outside temperature, instantaneous MPG, average MPG, distance to empty, or the average speed. Upon starting the engine, “xB” flashes on the combination meter before information is displayed. The deep orange display gauges allow for better visibility day and night. Metal-tone trim accents the dash and surrounds the shifter which is mounted on the lower dash. A driver’s right armrest was added for comfort.

    Upgraded Audio System
    The xB’s standard 160-watt maximum output Pioneer audio system is focused on youth lifestyle as it features iPod connectivity and a mini-jack port. This standard head unit integrates track, artist and album information from the iPod into a one-line display on the head unit’s screen. Connectivity is achieved by simply plugging the iPod into a port via a connector cable, providing outstanding sound quality through the car’s stereo system and constant power to the iPod. Music is controlled through the head unit and the steering wheel audio control buttons. The mini-jack port allows users to listen to their portable music collection through the xB’s Pioneer speakers.

    Since many Scion customers add in-car entertainment systems to their vehicle, the xB now comes standard with rear head unit outputs, allowing for additional external amps to boost power to the front and rear speakers, and subwoofers.

    The xB’s optional premium audio system adds one more feature to the standard head unit, the ability to download “skins” to play on the LCD faceplate. Customers can download images, four-second video clips and eight-second movies from Pioneer’s website. In addition, Pioneer software allows customers to burn their own images and movies onto a CD and upload them onto the available head unit.

    Both the standard and premium head units retain key Scion audio system features such as Scion Sound Processing (SSP) where listeners can choose from three pre-set equalizer settings, satellite radio compatibility, a user-customizable welcome screen, MP3 and WMA capability, Automatic Sound Leveling (ASL) and Sound Retouch Technology (SRT), which provides clearer CD sound quality. Both systems feature six speakers: two tweeters and speakers in each door panel.

    More Performance
    More powerful than its predecessor, the all-new xB is equipped with a 2.4 L dual overhead-cam four-cylinder engine with Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i), the same engine found on the tC. The engine produces 158 horsepower, 55 more than the previous generation. Customers will have a choice of either a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic with sequential shifting, a first for automatic four-speeds in the Scion or Toyota line-up.

    Standard Features
    Like all Scion vehicles, the xB is mono spec. Customers only need to choose exterior color and transmission type. The xB comes with generous and upscale standard features including power steering, windows, door locks and mirrors; remote keyless entry; air conditioning; four-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA); driver and front passenger dual stage airbags; front seat-mounted side airbags; front and rear side curtain airbags; Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with Traction Control (TRAC); first-aid kit; and tilt steering wheel with audio controls. All Scion models come with complimentary factory-recommended maintenance services at the first 5,000 mile and 10,000 mile intervals, to be performed by an authorized Scion or Toyota dealership.

    Colors
    The exterior color palette for the new xB includes Super White, Classic Silver Metallic, Black Sand Pearl, Nautical Blue Metallic, Blackberry Crush Metallic and Hypnotic Teal Mica. All xBs will feature high-quality dark charcoal interior fabric.