The xA received a minor facelift for the 2006 model year, before importation ended in December 2006.
Beginning in late spring 2004 with the launch of the 2004 Scion xB RS 1.0 (Release Series 1.0) Scion decided to create limited edition vehicles pre-packaged with exclusive accessories in limited quantities.
Limited Edition vehicles from a marketing standpoint were used to create a buzz for the brandname, with their exterior colors tending to be loud or bright hues (i.e. orange, yellow, red, blue, green).
To the customer's benefit, Scion's "Pure Price" MSRP binds dealerships against market-demand vehicle mark-up.
Naturally, resale values of Release Series vehicles command a premium because of their packaged options and scarcity.