XM Satellite Radio to be Standard Equipment on the 2006 Scion xB Release Series 3.0

DETROIT and WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2006 -- XM Satellite Radio announced today that Scion, of Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., will include XM Satellite Radio as standard equipment on its new 2006 Scion xB Release Series 3.0. The xB Release Series 3.0 is making its debut at the 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, and is the first vehicle from TMS to offer XM as a standard feature.

"The introduction of the first Scion product with standard XM Satellite Radio represents a new milestone for industry-leading entertainment in this cutting-edge new car segment," said Hugh Panero, CEO and President of XM Satellite Radio. "With our range of commercial-free music channels, XM is the perfect fit for Scion's youthful trend leaders."

Buyers of the limited-edition Scion xB Release Series 3.0 will also enjoy three months of complimentary XM service and a waived activation fee.

In late 2004, XM Satellite Radio became Toyota Motor Sales' exclusive partner for factory-installed satellite radio entertainment and information services. Today, XM Satellite Radio is available in 15 Scion, Lexus and Toyota models as an option through port or dealer accessory programs. XM's satellite radio receivers are the sole Genuine Toyota Accessories authorized by TMS to bring satellite radio entertainment to these models.

About XM Satellite Radio

XM is America's number one satellite radio service with more than six million subscribers. Broadcasting live daily from studios in Washington, DC, New York City, Nashville, Toronto, and Montreal, XM offers 160 digital channels of choice from coast to coast: the most commercial-free music, premier sports, talk, comedy, children's and entertainment programming; and the most advanced traffic and weather information.

XM, the leader in satellite-delivered entertainment and data services for the automobile market through partnerships with General Motors, Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Nissan, Porsche, and Volkswagen/Audi, is available in more than 130 different vehicle models for 2006. XM's industry-leading products are available at consumer electronics retailers nationwide. For more information about XM hardware, programming and partnerships, please visit http://www.xmradio.com/.