Toyota offers iPod-compatible stereo for 2006 Scions
updated 03:55 pm EDT, Fri July 8, 2005
Scions hook up to iPod
Toyota's division today announced that an iPod-compatible Pioneer audio system is now available as an accessory upgrade for both the 2006 Scion xA and xB. The company says that it is the first brand to offer iPod connectivity and control across its entire lineup. The xA and xB, which will begin arriving at Scion dealerships next week, offers a new standard audio system that features a centrally-located volume control knob and a mini-jack port located in the center console. The port offers connectivity to most portable music players. The iPod-comaptible upgrade features a Pioneer AM/FM/CD head unit with iPod control.
The all-new accessory upgrade, available for both xA and xB, integrates track, artist and album information from the iPod into a one-line scrolling display on the head unit's screen. Users can simply plug in their iPod into a port via a connector cable to deliver sound through the car's stereo system and constant power to the iPod. Music is controlled through the head unit and, for the xA, the steering wheel buttons. The upgrade is $260, which includes installation.
