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Scion's "Pure Price" purchase experience means no
haggle, no hassle. The price you pay for all products and services offered
equals the dealership's posted and advertised price. Price menus are clearly
posted in the dealership showroom for all products and services. Dealers are
free to set their own prices.
The 2011 Scion iQ will be the smallest car in Scion's line of compact cars
when it arrives in early 2011. Toyota
says it is the world's smallest 4-seat car. The back-seat passengers will be
sitting so close to the rear window that the iQ has an industry-first rear window
curtain airbag. The iQ will get decent gas mileage.
The iQ has doors that make up most of the car's side.
The iQ's engine is a 1.3-liter 4-cylinder that is rated at "over 90
horsepower." The sole transmission is a continuously variable automatic
transmission which is supposed to increase the mpg into the high 30s in
combined city/highway driving.
The iQ is available as a two-seater, a three-seater or a four-seater, depending on
your perspective. While the iQ has a backseat, there is little room behind the driver.
It is big enough for a
child, a pet or groceries. The
front passenger seat sits farther forward than the driver's seat, which makes the rear seat
on that side a little more usable. The front passenger must slide forward and share
legroom with the rear passenger, but an
adult can sit in the back. With its large doors, slim backrests and front seats that slide far
forward, getting into the iQ's backseat isn't too difficult.
With the backseat in the upright position, there is barely any cargo space at all.
But both
rear seats can fold flat, independently for cargo versatility.
Though small, the iQ doesn't look cheap. The cabin materials are high
quality, and the interior design looks new and fresh, with wave shapes on the
dashboard and armrests. The iQ comes with a 6-speaker stereo,
steering-wheel-mounted controls, and USB and analog jacks for MP3 players.
Multiple stereo options will be available.
The iQ comes equipped
with 10 airbags, starting with two frontal-impact airbags and two seat-mounted
side-impact bags in front and curtains on both sides. Both front occupants also
get knee airbags. The two remaining include the first-ever rear-window curtain
airbag and one incorporated into the driver's seat cushion that's intended to
position the occupant optimally for impact.
Antilock brakes and an electronic stability system with traction control are
standard equipment.
The 2011 tC marks the first redesign
of Scion's sporty 5-seat coupe since its 2004 introduction. Though it resembles
the first generation enough to fool the casual observer, Scion says it's a new
platform and a full redesign. The larger engine adds power, and new
transmissions contribute to a slight mileage improvement.
 
The redesigned tC's front end looks more mature. The
headlights recall the Kia Forte, but a
large lower grille helps distinguish the tC. Blacked-out A-pillars change the side view dramatically. Though the tC is
still a 2-door hatchback, the shape of the rear side windows accentuates the drop-off in the roofline, hinting at a sedan profile. This comes at a time when
automakers seem desperate to make their 4-door cars look like coupes.
The alloy wheels are 18 inches, up
one inch from 2010, and are fitted
with wider tires. The brake discs are also enlarged to 16 inches.
Scion says the cabin has been lengthened, but there are no
dimensions available now. A front moonroof and a glass skylight
over the backseat are standard. Between these and the fastback roofline, the
cabin gets plenty of light, but the rear window needs a wiper.
 
A new steering wheel is slightly flattened at the bottom, a nice racing cue that gives more leg clearance. Buttons on the
spokes control a new stereo with eight speakers, a single-CD player and a USB
jack for MP3 player control.
A new 2.5-liter
engine produces 180 hp. The 6-speed manual and
automatic transmissions are both new. The overdue transmission upgrade also adds a manual-shift
mode. The
tC is front-wheel drive.
The tC provides eight airbags, starting with a frontal pair
and curtains that cover the door windows on both sides. The front occupants also
get knee airbags and seat-mounted side-impact torso bags. Antilock brakes and an
electronic stability system with traction control are also standard, as are
active head restraints for the front seats.
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tC 2dr Coupe Base |
$17,100 |
$16,245 |
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tC 2dr Coupe Release Series 6.0 |
$18,620 |
$17,689 |
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Destination Charge: $670 |
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The tC coupe has always been the most
conventional body style of the Scion line-up. The tC uses a
161-horsepower, 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine. A wide variety
of safety features are standard. The tC has a more aggressive
look than its Toyota siblings.
- Hatchback body style
- Sunroof covers first and second rows
- Automatic headlamps
- Optional front and rear spoilers
- 17-inch wheels standard, 18-inch wheels optional
- Nautical Blue Metallic replaces Blue Ribbon Metallic
 
 
 
Overall, the Scion tC's interior has a nice
mix of textures and a rich appearance for its price.
- 160-watt Pioneer audio system with iPod connectivity and
auxiliary port
- 60/40-split rear seat has three-point seat belts and
head restraints for three occupants
- Standard air conditioning
- Standard cruise control
- Standard power locks, windows and keyless entry
 
The tC is powered by an all-aluminum,
2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine that makes 161 hp and has
variable valve timing.
- Standard 5-speed manual transmission
- Optional 4-speed automatic
The tC has a wide variety of standard
safety features, including:
- Four-wheel antilock brakes
- Seat-mounted side-impact airbags
- Side curtain airbags for first and second rows
- Driver's knee airbag
- Electronic brake-assist
Common
Standard Equipment and Specs
Available Colors
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Wave Line Pearl |
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Super White |
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Speedway Blue |
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Sizzling Crimson Mica |
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Nautical Blue Metallic |
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Flint Mica |
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Classic Silver Metallic |
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Black Sand Pearl |
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Dark Charcoal |
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Cheap Scion tC Spoilers from $120.00 unpainted or $166.00 painted
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xB 4dr Wagon Base |
$16,000 |
$15,200 |
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Destination Charge: $670 |
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Common
Standard Equipment and Specs
Available Colors
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Interior |
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Super White |
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Stingray Metallic |
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Sizzling Crimson Mica |
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Elusive Blue |
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Classic Silver Metallic |
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Black Sand Pearl |
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Army Rock Metallic |
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Dark Gray |
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xB 4dr Wagon Base |
$15,850 |
$15,057 |
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xB 4dr Wagon Release Series 7.0 |
$18,320 |
$17,398 |
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Destination Charge: $670 |
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The Scion xB is a small, SUV-like hatchback and it is the boxiest
body style in its class.
- Sizzling Crimson Mica paint replaces Blackberry Crush
Metallic for 2010
- Standard black grille trim
- 16-inch wheels, with three wheel-cover designs, are
standard
 
  
The xB has a center-mounted speedometer
that some find hard to read. The gauges are red, which is easy
on the eyes at night but hard to see during the day. Beyond
that, the interior is fairly standard, with a lot of cargo room
when the rear seat is folded.
- 160-watt Pioneer audio system with iPod connectivity and
auxiliary port
- Optional Alpine Premium audio system with color
touch-screen monitor and other enhancements
- 60/40-split rear seat has three-point seat belts and
head restraints for three occupants
- Standard air conditioning
- Standard cruise control
 
Toyota's favorite 2.4-liter 4-cylinder
engine is standard. It has 158 horsepower and 162 pounds-feet
of torque.
- Standard 5-speed manual transmission
- Optional 4-speed automatic with manual-shift
provision
The xB has a wide variety of standard
safety features, including:
- Four-wheel antilock brakes
- Seat-mounted side-impact airbags
- Side curtain airbags for first and second rows
- Electronic brake-assist
Common
Standard Equipment and Specs
Available Colors
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Super White
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Stingray Metallic
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Sizzling Crimson Mica
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Murasaki
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Hypnotic Teal Mica
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Classic Silver
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Black Sand Pearl
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Dark Charcoal
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Black
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Spoilers for $120.00 unpainted or $166.00 painted |
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xD 4dr Hatchback Base |
$14,900 |
$14,155 |
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Destination Charge: $670 |
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The Scion xD is an entry-level car,
but it offers a variety of options and gets a newly
standard electronic stability system for 2010.
For 2010, the xD gets updated optional and
standard audio features, plus that standard electronic stability
system.
The xD takes cues, like a boxy grille and
vertical bumper portals, from the Scion xB. The headlights look
similar to those on Toyota's RAV4.
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Body-colored door trim
- Side mirrors with integrated turn signals
- Standard 16-inch wheels with three available wheel-cover designs
- Chrome exhaust tip
- Rear-window wiper
- Roof-mounted antenna
 
 
The five-passenger interior includes a
60/40-split folding backseat that can recline 10 degrees and
adjust 6 inches forward and back. A storage well sits below the
cargo floor. Other places to stash things include a
dual-compartment glove box and a tray below the steering wheel.
On the dashboard, a single gauge integrates the tachometer and
speedometer. The xD's standard Pioneer stereo includes an MP3
jack and a USB port. The USB port displays your MP3 player's
track listings, and you can adjust the volume or skip ahead
using steering-wheel controls.
- Standard USB port also charges mobile device
- Standard console screen displays track and artist information
- Standard air conditioning
- Standard power windows, locks and mirrors
- Standard first-aid kit
- Optional stereo upgrade includes a touch-screen faceplate
- Optional rearview camera and navigation system with stereo upgrade
There is only one engine available for the
xD, but there is a choice of transmissions.
- 128-horsepower, 1.8-liter 4-cylinder
- Standard 5-speed manual transmission
- Optional 5-speed automatic
Antilock brakes are standard, but they use
a disc/drum setup and not the stronger four-wheel-disc type. An
electronic stability system is standard for 2010.
- Six standard airbags, including side-impact airbags for
the front seats and side curtain airbags for both rows
Common
Standard Equipment and Specs
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Power and Performance
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1.8L I-4 128 HP engine
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5-spd man transmission w/OD
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3.94 axle ratio
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11.1 gal. fuel tank
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Stainless steel exhaust with chrome tailpipe finish
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27.0 mpg city fuel economy
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33.0 mpg hwy fuel economy
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Handling and Control
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Front-wheel drive
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ABS & driveline traction control
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Stability control
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Front strut suspension
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Front anti-roll bar
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Coil front springs
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Gas-pressurized front shocks
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Torsion beam beam rear suspension
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Coil rear springs
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Gas-pressurized rear shocks
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Rack & pinion steering
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Front disc/rear drum brakes
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Front vented disc brakes
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16.0 " black steel wheels
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P195/60HR16.0BSW AS tires
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Compact steel spare wheel/tire
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Design and Dimensions
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Body-colored front and rear bumpers
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Black grille
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Clearcoat monotone paint
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35.7 cu. ft. maximum cargo
volume
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154.7 " exterior length
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67.9 " exterior body width
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60.0 " exterior height
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97 " wheelbase
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59 " front tread
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59 " rear tread
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18.5 ' turning radius
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2,625 lbs. curb weight
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.32 drag coefficient
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40.3 " front legroom
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33.9 " rear legroom
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38.9 " front headroom
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37.6 " rear headroom
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51.1 " front hiproom
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50.1 " rear hiproom
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51.9 " front shoulder room
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50.7 " rear shoulder room
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84 cu. ft. passenger volume
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10.5 cu. ft. interior cargo volume
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35.7 cu. ft. interior cargo volume w/seats folded
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Standard Warranties and Ownership Benefits
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Basic (months/miles) 36/36,000
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Powertrain (months/miles) 60/60,000
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Corrosion Perforation (months/miles) 60/unlimited
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Maintenance (months/miles) 18/12,000
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Accessories (months/miles) 16/14,000
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Active and Passive Safety
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Side impact bars
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Oil pressure warning
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Engine temperature
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Battery warning
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Lights on warning
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Key warning
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Low fuel warning
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Door ajar warning
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Trunk/liftgate ajar warning
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Service interval warning
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Brake fluid warning
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Low tire pressure warning
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4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
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Center high mounted stop light
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Driver and passenger airbags
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Driver side impact airbags
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Passenger side impact airbags
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Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags
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Front seatbelt pretensioners
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Comfort and Convenience
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4 doors
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Dual power remote mirrors
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Dual visor vanity mirrors
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Day-night rearview mirror
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Seating capacity of 5
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Front sport seats
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Adjustable front head restraints
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4-way driver seat
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4-way front passenger seat
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Rear 60-40 split-bench seats
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Adjustable rear head restraints
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Cloth front seat trim
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Cloth door trim insert
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Full cloth headliner
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Carpet floor trim
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Metal-look instrument panel insert
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Glove box
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Dome light w/fade
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Front reading lights
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Full floor console
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Front and rear cupholders
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Covered bin instrument panel storage
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Covered dashboard storage
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Dual door bins
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Cargo concealed storage
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Carpeted cargo floor trim
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Plastic trunk lid/rear cargo door trim
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Cargo tie downs
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Cargo light
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Manual air conditioning
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Pioneer AM/FM/Satellite-capable, seek-scan
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Radio steering wheel controls
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Single in-dash mounted CD
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MP3 decoder
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6 speakers
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Automatic equalizer
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Integrated roof antenna
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Cruise control with steering wheel controls
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Power with 2 stage unlock door locks
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Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry
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Mechanical remote fuel flap release
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Rear child safety door locks
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1 - 12V DC power outlet
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Driver foot rest
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First aid kit
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Tachometer
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In-dash clock
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Trip computer
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Trip odometer
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Tilt steering wheel
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Power front windows
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Power rear windows
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Driver 1-touch down
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Light tinted windows
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Fixed interval front windshield wipers
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Rear windshield wiper
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Rear defroster
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Available Colors
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Interior |
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Super White |
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Silver Streak Mica |
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Nautical Blue Metallic |
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Magnetic Gray Metallic |
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Black Sand Pearl |
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Black Currant Metallic |
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Barcelona Red Metallic |
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Dark Charcoal |
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