2008 Scion xB Review Summary
Read this professional review summery and road test of the latest new 2008 Scion xB with a complete test drive evaluation in all driving situations including an overview of the Hatchback's specifications, 28 hwy / 22 city fuel economy, safety features and more.
2008 xB Review Summary & Specs
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Total redesign makes it bigger, faster and prettier.
2008 xB Review Summary & Specifications
The all-new 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.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | Sam Moses |
| Model Lineup | Scion xB with manual transmission ($15,650); with automatic ($16,600) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.4-liter dohc 164-valve four-cylinder |
| Engines (optional) | 158-hp 2.4-liter inline four |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | frontal airbags, side-impact airbags in front doors, curtain airbags; Vehicle Stability Control, ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, tire-pressure monitor |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Tasumi, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | |
| Manufacturer URL | www.scion.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 15650 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Scion xB automatic ($16,600) |
| Standard Equipment | 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 |
| Destination Charge | 580 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | interior light kit with cupholder illumination ($299), alloy wheels ($795), rear spoiler ($423), illuminated door sills ($249), rear bumper applique ($69), carpeted floor mats ($155), navigation system ($2010), C-pillar storage with nets ($129), Scion security ($469), DVD headrests with monitors ($1599) |
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| Price as Tested | 23377 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 158 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 162 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 22/28 |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 |
| Length/Width/Height | 167.3/69.3/64.7 |
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| Turning Radius | 34.8 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.4/52.7/40.7 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 41.2/46.7/38.0 |
| Trunk Volume | 21.7 |
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| Front Suspension | independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | torsion beam |
| Ground Clearance | 5.1 |
| Curb Weight | 3086 |
| Stock Tires | P205/55R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 |
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