Scion xB restyled as well as repriced for 2011
The Scion brand’s poster automobile, the boxy xB, gets the freshened face for a 2011 model year, as well as alittle teenager interior upgrades. Overall, the exterior changes give the econobox a more assertive appearance – the good thing, since the second-generation xB wasn’t appealing to the young, hipster crowd nearly as much as the automaker would have hoped. You much prefer the first-generation automobile, for what it’s worth.)
Up front, the revised fas cia features slightly redesigned headlamps, as well as the honeycomb grille and larger outdoor vents upon the fender. Around back, a singular back backup flare has been integrated into the taillamps, which cleans up the car’s back end rstherthan nicely. Other cosmetic changes embody a addition of two brandnew lead paint colors – Army Stone and Fugitive Blue.
Moving inside, a xB’s front seats have been since more bolstering for better altogether comfort and support. In addition, a brandnew center console has been added that offers improved storage solutions, as good as the sliding armrest, as well as the steering wheel now offers with both tilt and telescope adjustments (a elementary feature which you wish were customary transport upon every make and model).
Pricing for a new xB starts at $16,000 for the manual transmission model and $16,950 if you cit e a conventional automatic – increases of $150 over the 2010 car. The 2011 xB will have its way to a Scion dealer nearby you later this month. Strike a burst to review Toyota’s central press recover, and click by the attached art studio to see dozens of high-res shots of the new xB.
Gallery:2011 Scion xB
[Source: Scion]Show full PR textScion Announces Pricing for Restyled 2011 xB
TORRANCE, Calif., March 16, 2010 – Scion currently voiced Manufacturer’s Suggested Sell Prices (MSRP) for a restyled 2011 xB urban utility vehicle that will arrive during dealerships later this month. The 2011 xB is upgraded with an assertive new demeanour upon the outward as well as combined comfort as well as convenience on a inside. A enhancements to a 2011 xB come with the $150 price increase over the 2010 model resulting with MSRPs of $16,000 as well as $16,950 for primer and automatic delivery models, respectively.
The xB enters a 2011 indication year with uninformed extraneous styling including changes to the front as well as rear bumpers, grill, headlights as well as taillights, which together reveal a more assertive appearance. A new front fender features lengthened outer vents, improving a appearance of a vehicle’s position. The fr ont grille features a new honeycomb settlement and softened headlamp design. The single rear backup flare has been integrated into combination lamps to furnish the some-more polished app earance. A 2011 xB will be available in 7 exterior colors including the all-new Army Rock Lead as well as Elusive Blue Lead. Hypnotic Teal will no longer be offered in a xB tone palette.
Changes to the 2011 xB’s interior offer significantly more comfort and convenience to all of its occupants. Driver- and front-passenger seats have been redesigned to embody larger bolsters for greater comfort and fortitude. Front as well as rear seats have a new light gray fabric with the geometric pattern for the seating surfaces contrasted by black fabric covering a bolsters, bases as well as backs. THE combination center console with sliding armrest has been combined to enlarge motorist comfort and application. Softened gauge-cluster design with black background, along with a apart clock as well as outside heat display, provides improved prominence to information. Completing the changes, a steering wheel now includes both telescopic and lean functions.
A delivery, processing and handling (DPH) fee for all Scion models is $670 and is not enclosed in a MSRP. DPH price for vehicles distributed by Southeast Toyota (SET) and Cove States Toyota (GST) may vary.
