Leather Seats

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wangster

Discussion Starter · Jun 21, 2008

Hi guys.
I've seen some pictures of XBs with leather seats.
They actually had Scion logo embroidered.
If anybody has them or knows them, please let me know.

1. Are they actual leather seats from Scion? (I didn't see it as an option.)
2. Are they aftermarket seats?
3. Are they aftermarket seat covers?
4. Do they work with the side airbags?

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culturevirus

· #10 · Jan 4, 2011

TartanJack said:
As of the 2011 model, all second generation xBs have been built w/ cloth seats. That is how they left the Kanto Auto Works' plant in Iwate, Japan.
The Release Series models have had a special cloth w/ dots that reflect the exterior color. The RS 5.0 had yellow, RS 6.0 had red, and RS 7.0 had a purple/blue. Interior shots of the Voodoo Blue RS 8.0 haven't been released yet (as of typing).

Any leather would have been installed by someone after it left Kanto, whether a dealer or owner (or some other entity). Some dealers have a good shop install seat covers (whether glued in or slip-over- our seats don't have the metal framing in the foam for hog-rings, as the seats have the foam molded onto the foam).
If anyone knows of a model (however limited) that did have true factory leather, let me know. So far, I know of one tC special model (a Release Series) model (the charcoal one) that had leather seats. All the other Release Series and other Scion special run models, as far as I know, had cloth seats as built.

I guess I can't be entirely certain because I bought my RS 5.0 used (w/12k), but I do have what appears to be factory leather in mine. Simple black seats with gold/yellow stitching. The door panel inserts are also black leather.

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culturevirus

· #13 · Jan 4, 2011

TartanJack said:
I guess it depends on what "factory" is thought to mean. If it means they were installed on the production line, by the Kanto Auto Works (or by Toyota) in Japan, then there aren't any US-model xB2s w/ original leather. I know of none, nor has anyone been able to tell me of any specific runs.
If it is understood as professionally installed by someone BEFORE original purchase, then there likely are some. Regional special-run models may exist (they DID on first gens), or seats redone by a dealer before being sold. That is what if likely being seen.

(I stand by my original post.)

I understand entirely what you mean, unless its on the option/accessory list it's not "factory". That being said mine don't appear to match any of the aftermarket leather seats I've seen so far. Now lets see if I can attach some pics...

BTW, the front seats are heated. So far my RS 5.0 is the only one I've seen with the optional DVD entertainment system as well.

Also as a card carrying member of Clan Donald and Brit car enthusiast (I own a '61 Triumph TR4) I've appreciated your avatar and the plaid touches on your own xB.

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