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Scion tC RS 4.0 to debut at Chicago Show

Scion tC RS 4.0 to debut at Chicago Show

Viknesh Vijayenthiran February 2nd, 2008 Viknesh Vijayenthiran By Viknesh Vijayenthiran Author February 2nd, 2008
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December 31st, 1969 Toyota’s budget brand Scion announced today that its second limited-production model for the 2009 model year would be the new tC Release Series 4.0 (tC RS 4.0 for short). Due to hit showrooms in early March, the car will first make its debut at this week’s Chicago Auto Show. The 2008 Scion tC RS 4.0 comes in a grey mica exterior and features a DAMD bodykit and a new grille. A color-keyed rear spoiler will also be available. Inside, the car comes with grey and black Alcantara seats, “Scion tC RS 4.0” embroidered logos, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a black leather and dark wood RAZO shift knob. The cars also sport an individually numbered badge. Only 2,300 cars will be built and will start with a base price of $17,000. Scion has more in store for the U.S. Auto Show schedule. The carmaker is also planning a new concept for the upcoming New York Auto in April.
Scion tC RS 4.0 to debut at Chicago Show

Scion tC RS 4.0 to debut at Chicago Show

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Toyota’s budget brand Scion announced today that its second limited-production model for the 2009 model year would be the new tC Release Series 4.0 (tC RS 4.0 for short). Due to hit showrooms in early March, the car will first make its debut at this week’s Chicago Auto Show.

The 2008 Scion tC RS 4.0 comes in a grey mica exterior and features a DAMD bodykit and a new grille. A color-keyed rear spoiler will also be available. Inside, the car comes with grey and black Alcantara seats, “Scion tC RS 4.0” embroidered logos, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a black leather and dark wood RAZO shift knob. The cars also sport an individually numbered badge. Only 2,300 cars will be built and will start with a base price of $17,000.

Scion has more in store for the U.S. Auto Show schedule. The carmaker is also planning a new concept for the upcoming New York Auto in April.

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  1. By Bob #1, Posted: 2/3/2008

    Damn.. Alcantara trim in a car costing less than $20K. Not bad.

  2. By Gus #2, Posted: 2/3/2008

    That's a well made little car. Fun to drive as well...

  3. By Benjamin #3, Posted: 2/21/2008

    What a jip.....I thought 4.0 ment we were going to see a V6 or some sort of power increase ....toyota needs to make a car that will compeat with WRX - Civic Si - EVO - and the TC and Carolla aint it!!!!!

  4. By Yessy #4, Posted: 6/28/2008

    I recently bought my tC rs 4.0 a couple of week ago and im loving it!!!!! I love the style and comfort of it... I have gotten nothing but good comments about its look and drive.

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