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Summary
All-new last year, the latest Scion xB is very different than the previous model. It's longer, wider, faster, and less quirky looking. It offers some fine features, including a good fabric interior and 60/40 rear seats that easily fold flat, creating an excellent cargo compartment behind the front seats. From the driver's seat, the xB provides an unusually high feeling of command for a small car. It's nimble, fun to drive, and the brakes are outstanding, although the ride can be jagged over certain types of bumps.Sam Moses drove the xB in the Columbia River Gorge before filing this report to NewCarTestDrive.com.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Scion xB with manual transmission ($15,750); with automatic ($16,700) |
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Engines:
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2.4-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 |
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Transmissions:
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4-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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frontal airbags, side-impact airbags in front doors, curtain airbags; Vehicle Stability Control, ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, tire-pressure monitor |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Tasumi, Japan |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Scion xB automatic ($16,700) |
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Standard Equipment:
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charcoal fabric interior, air conditioning, power steering, power disc brakes, power windows, power locks, power doors, power mirrors, cruise control, 16-inch steel wheels with wheelcovers, information display, halogen headlamps, tinted glass, 160-watt Pioneer audio system with iPod and auxiliary connection, tilt steering wheel with audio controls, remote keyless entry |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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16-inch alloy wheels ($795), rear spoiler ($423), illuminated door sills ($290), rear bumper appliqué ($69), carpeted floor mats ($155), navigation system ($1,800), C-pillar storage with nets ($129), Scion security ($469), DVD headrests with monitors ($1,599) |
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Destination Charge:
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620 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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23049 |
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Layout:
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front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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158 @ 6000 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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162 @ 4000 |
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Transmission:
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4-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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22/28 |
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Wheelbase:
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102.4 |
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Length/width/height:
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167.3/69.3/64.7 |
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Track, f/r:
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60.0/59.8 |
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Turning circle:
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34.8 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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40.4/52.7/40.7 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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41.2/46.7/38.0 |
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Cargo volume:
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21.7 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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independent MacPherson strut |
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Suspension, r:
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torsion beam |
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Ground clearance:
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5.1 |
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Curb weight:
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3086 |
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Tires:
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P205/55R16 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
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Fuel capacity:
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14.0 |
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