Release Series Vehicles
The xB, like the xA and tC, was also available in a "Release Series" for each of its model years. These came with limited-edition paint colors, matching seat colors, and special modifications such as DVD players, custom tail lights, special wheels or wheel covers, and other accessories, along with special badging indicating the serial number. Limited Edition vehicles were, from a marketing standpoint, used to create a buzz for the brand name, with their exterior colors tending toward loud or bright hues (i.e. orange, yellow, red, blue, green). Preordering is available at each dealership on a first-come, first-served basis. Scion's "Pure Price" program requires dealerships to sell the vehicle at the advertised price. Resale values of Release Series vehicles command a premium because of their packaged options and scarcity.
2004 model year
- xB RS 1.0 only available in Hot Lava Orange with 2100 units produced (504 units w/5spd, 1596 units w/automatic)
2005 model year
- xB RS 2.0 only available in Solar Yellow with 2500 units produced
2006 model year
- xB RS 3.0 only available in Envy Green with 2200 units produced
- xB RS 4.0 only available in Maziora Torched Penny (polarized goldish-brown) with 2500 units produced)
2008 model year
- xB RS 5.0 only available in Gold Rush Mica with 2500 units produced (second RS Scion other than the tC to have a sunroof)
2009 model year
- xB RS 6.0 only available in Absolutely Red with 2500 units produced
2010 model year
- xB RS 7.0 with a four-piece DAMD body kit, only available in Murasaki (purple), with 2000 units produced
2011 model year
- xB RS 8.0 with a four-piece Kenstyle body kit, only available in Voodoo Blue, with 2000 units produced
2012 model year
- xB RS 9.0 only available in Hot Lava Orange with 1500 units produced.
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