The Scion xB is a vehicle made by Toyota for the United States market and sold under their youth-oriented Scion brand
Attracting the coveted 18-to-34-year-old age group is job one for Scion, the youth-oriented division of Toyota, and its xB wagon is the fashion centerpiece of the brand. Although the Scion xB has the body of a miniature delivery truck, even in its second generation this box still casts a distinctive silhouette. Additionally, Scion has made it easy for its customer base to personalize their xBs by offering an extensive list of aftermarket-type dealer-installed accessories, including advanced audio systems, wheels, body kits and mild performance modifications. Pricing is no-haggle style, and Scion builds your vehicle to order in about a week.
While the original xB was a rebadged version of a Japanese-market Toyota, the second-generation model was designed with the American market in mind. The new xB is exactly 1 foot longer than the last box, 3 inches wider and actually 2 inches shorter in height. This creates a more substantial, less toylike appearance, and a more useful overall vehicle. A more powerful four-cylinder engine means that its acceleration is also less toylike and borderline quick.
Typically, cars in this price range aren't much fun to drive, and while the Scion xB has never been overly sporty, its suspension and steering have been tuned to deliver crisp handling, furthering the impression that you're getting more than you paid for when you buy this compact wagon. With all these advantages, it comes as no surprise that the Scion xB has indeed proven popular with the younger clientele the company was hoping to attract. However, its appeal has not been lost on older buyers who need a lot of room but don't want to spend a lot.
Current Scion xB
