Scion xB

Guide Note

The five-door xB, known in Japan as the "bB," is produced by the Scion brand of the Toyota Motor Company. The xB is noted for a unique square shape that is similar to the Honda Element. In 2008, the xB received a second-generation face-lift based on a new vehicle platform, with more rounded features than the first-generation xB.

Fast Facts

1. Class: Crossover SUV, station wagon
2. Passengers: 5
3. Engine: 2.4L I4 DOHC 16-Valve with VVT-i
4. Transmissions: 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic
5. Fuel Efficiency: 22/28
6. Power: 158 hp @ 6,000 RPM
7. Torque: 162 @ 4,000 RPM
8. MSRP: $16,370 - $17,320

"The '08 xB feels more substantial and more stable, and it's ultimately more satisfying to drive than the previous model."—Edmunds¹

"Scion's boxy xB is the icon of Toyota's youth-oriented brand. And as a new-generation model, the xB is bigger, more powerful, and has bigger wheels and more safety equipment. Too bad the starting price grew, too, and there's no boost in fuel mileage."—MSN Auto²

"It’s still one of the boxiest-looking vehicles this side of a postal delivery truck, though its overall appearance has softened in the redesign, with a few subtle curves, particularly at the vehicle’s front-end."—Forbes Auto³