Chicago 2009: Scion tC Release Series 5.0 is...errr... released

Autoblog · Feb 11, 2009

Chicago 2009: Scion tC Release Series 5.0 is...errr... released

Filed under: Chicago Auto Show, Coupes, Scion, Special/Limited Editions

Click above to view live shots of the Scion tC Release Series 5.0

As we told you last week, Scion is taking advantage of this year's Chicago Auto Show to drop yet another tweaked Scion tC, just like they did last year. This year's example is the 2009 Scion tC Release Series 5.0, of which 2000 examples or fewer will be built.

One thing that makes this Release Series more interesting than some of its predecessors is the fact that Scion's modifications go beyond new paint and wheels. Besides the gloss black paint and red-lined, matte black, 18-inch wheels, parent company Toyota has added virtually everything in their TRD parts catalog. RS 5.0 gets lowering springs, a rear sway bar, a sport muffler and special badging, and there's also an optional rear lip spoiler.

The interior features the same blacked-out TRD theme, with a leather-covered steering wheel, black seats and TRD-badged floor mats. To keep it from being too dark and depressing, the seats feature red inserts and stitching. Best of all, this TRD-infused package will add just $2,300 to the base price of the standard tC. Expect to see the new tC arriving in dealers beginning in March. The full press release is after the jump and we've added a bunch of live shots to the gallery as well.

Gallery: Chicago 2009: Scion tC Release Series 5.0

Live photos copyright (C)2009 Frank Filipponio / Weblogs, inc.

Gallery: Scion tC Release Series 5.0

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