2008 Scion xD Release Series 1.0 Released (US)

2008 Scion xD Release Series 1.0

Available this June

By Frank de Leeuw van Weenen
May 20, 2008 1:49 PM
Filed Under: Japanese, Scion

Scion has recently announced pricing for its third limited edition car, the 2008 Scion xD Release Series 1.0 (or simply xD RS 1.0). A few special traits set this xD apart from the rest.

First of all the xD RS 1.0 comes with a Hot Lava exterior paint job and interior details, a DAMD (a renowned Japanese tuning house) body kit, rear spoiler, special wheel covers, TRD (Toyota Racing Development) lowering springs and RAZO RS shift knob.

The Scion xD RS 1.0 will be limited to 2,000 units and will all be individually numbered. Prices start at USD 14,500 for the manual and the model with automatic transmission costs USD 15,350.

Press Release

Scion Announces Pricing For Limited Edition xD Release Series 1.0

Scion announced today that the third limited-production Scion for 2008, the xD Release Series 1.0 (xD RS 1.0), will be available at dealer showrooms beginning in June.

The 2008 xD RS 1.0 features Hot Lava exterior paint. This first limited edition xD will turn heads with a DAMD body kit, rear spoiler, Release Series wheel covers and TRD lowering springs. Inside, the xD RS 1.0 will feature Hot Lava accented seats and interior trim, and a RAZO Release Series shift knob. Like all Release Series vehicles, an individually numbered badge completes the uniqueness of this vehicle.

Only 2,000 units of the xD RS 1.0 will be built. The xD RS 1.0 model will carry a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $1,999 over the base price of the xD. The manual transmission xD carries a base MSRP of $14,550, while the MSRP for the automatic transmission model is $15,350.

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