The once-popular box would have made a great urban-friendly runabout with modern tech and, perhaps, a zippy and thrifty electrified powertrain. Antuan Goodwin April 17, a. Read More. Toyota intended for the xB to be a blank canvas that owners would customize to make their own. More Galleries The best Nintendo Switch games to play in More Galleries 55 weird objects seen on Mars, explained 57 Photos. Ford Bronco Raptor prototype hits the dirt.
The Acura Integra returns as a four-door hatchback. The new xB is less boxy in shape and larger than its predecessor. The model year xB is 2. The first-generation Scion xB was very similar to its original bB inspiration, but the second-generation xB was based on American buyers' "wants" relative to the first-generation, combined with the new styling of the bB.
Unfortunately, as noted below, the sales of the Scion xB plummeted after the switch from the compact first-generation to the much larger second-generation xB2. Due to the Japanese earthquake, production was suspended from 14 March to 18 April , affecting several Toyota vehicles, including the Scion xB and Scion xD. The second-generation xB is equipped with a 2. A five-speed manual and a sequential-shift four-speed automatic are the only factory options aside from the color and stereo.
A choice of three new head units is available on all Scions. All sound systems feature six speakers and standard iPod connectivity. The base unit can also be set to any of three Scion model presets xB, xD, or tC and includes an "Automatic Sound Levelizer" feature that automatically increases the volume as the vehicle speed and ambient noise increases. The Premium head unit features a small LCD that can display pictures and movies downloaded from Pioneer's website in addition to the features on the base unit.
A navigation system is also available. All xBs come standard with four-wheel anti-lock brakes, brake assist,electronic brakeforce distribution, Vehicle Stability Control driver and front passenger dual stage airbags, front seat-mounted side torso airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags, and a first-aid kit.
It received an overall "Good" score in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety frontal offset crash test, and another "Good" overall score in the side impact crash test, with all nine measured categories also rated "Good".
And a "Good" score in the roof strength test. It is a Ridemakerz model based on the second-generation Scion xB. A differently styled version for the australian market, with the 2. Scion announced in March that the model, on sale late March , is being given a refresh. Two new colors are available, and there are minor changes to the exterior body, including a revised front and rear bumper, new front grill, and new headlights and tail lights.
The interior changes include a revised gauge cluster, center console and new driver and front passenger seats with new materials. In addition, the Scion xB went on sale in Canada for the first time along with the entire Scion lineup.
For the model year, Scion made a few enhancements including remodeled front and rear bumpers and a few interior upgrades including the optional BeSpoke radio. Stingray Metallic and Elusive Blue Metallic colors were dropped Stingray Metallic was a very expensive color and Toyota no longer offers it on any model. Sales of the model began in February Sales for the model began in December No major changes for this model year.
All models now come with a standard Scion 6. Handling is fairly nimble. Good visibility and compact dimensions make the xB a great city car. However, on a long highway drive, its choppy ride and high levels of wind noise can be somewhat fatiguing. In our testing, the manual transmission xB got 30 mpg. Electronic stability control was available from the first year, which is rather impressive for such an inexpensive car.
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