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2008 Scion xB

2008 Scion xB

Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Compact Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 22/28 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.4L I4 158HP


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Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.4
Exterior: 4.7
Interior: 4.7
Overall: 4.7

Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

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Submitted 2009-09-03 12:52:57


 Don Gillespie

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Scion xB?
Fun to drive.
Getting 26 mpg.
Love the center gages.
Lots of room.
Overall great!

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Scion xB?
Needs telescoping steering wheel.

2008 Scion xB Review:
Traded in a mini van for xB, and am very satisfied with the Scion.
Am an older driver, and retired drivers are missing a super car.

Submitted 2008-05-14 10:09:30


 ChuckWW

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Scion xB?
room inside, better than needed performance, great audio, comfortable seats.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Scion xB?
a 6th gear

2008 Scion xB Review:
a steal!

Submitted 2008-04-06 09:45:41


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Scion xB?
nice looking comforablegoodrideing good on gas love it

Submitted 2008-03-29 16:43:03


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Scion xB?
style and price

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Scion xB?
better vision, body integrity and mileage (1.5 or 1.8 liter more than sufficient).

2008 Scion xB Review:
Poor vision a hazard. Rear vision very limiting. Also a bit "rattle prone". Mileage leaves much to desire. Price dead on as is all the safety equipment and superb sound on the standard Pioneer radio (quite working the first week but replaced and still going strong after 10 months.

Submitted 2008-03-28 07:22:31


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Scion xB?
The new body style and power. The motor feels "right" and the car doesn't feel small when driving. I've had no problems since May.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Scion xB?
The drivers arm rest is too narrow which feels cheap. When it is raining the car sounds "tinny".

2008 Scion xB Review:
It is a pleasure to drive and I don't mind making the payments. The amount of room for passengers or cargo is huge. Toyota got this one right.

Submitted 2008-02-20 22:25:54


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

4

Interior:

3

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Scion xB?
Space and Utility

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Scion xB?
Interior fit and finish, while not bad, could be better.

2008 Scion xB Review:
It's a great little car, and a screamin' deal.

Submitted 2008-02-04 16:05:06


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Scion xB?
Plenty of interior room. Great new look, making it feel pretty sporty to drive. Great variety of features, aside from coming standard with many important conveniences.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Scion xB?
The interior plastic is very easily scratched. The shortened windshield makes seeing high traffic lights a little bit of a challenge when stopped. Optional interior roof console interferes with nighttime rearview mirror.

2008 Scion xB Review:
Overall, this is a must drive if you want the feel of a sporty vehicle that isn't a traditional car. Take one for a test drive before deciding against it, because it easily competes with many smaller SUV's, but with a much lower price and better gas mileage.

Submitted 2008-01-19 15:11:49


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

3

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Scion xB?
Over all apperance is an A+

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Scion xB?
put the gages the driver needs to see in front of the driver.

2008 Scion xB Review:
an over all improvement over the previous 06 model with some style changes and much needed HP boost from the toyota power plant

Submitted 2007-12-23 19:26:57


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Scion xB?
We like the new style and all the inside room.Good power!

Submitted 2007-12-17 15:00:40


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Scion xB?
Is this a good realiable car because i am a little scared of buying one i dont see any on the road

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Scion xB?
na

2008 Scion xB Review:
na

Submitted 2007-11-20 07:28:24


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Scion xB?
room for hauling

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Scion xB?
additional sound proofing to alleviate road noise and a softer ride from bumps.

2008 Scion xB Review:
for those seeking hauling capacity in a small car this represents good value.

Submitted 2007-11-07 16:27:49


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Scion xB?
Handling, power, room, the new style, ride, new color, and we just like it completely

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Scion xB?
Automatic on and off headlights

2008 Scion xB Review:
outstandingly perfect

Submitted 2007-10-19 17:14:09


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Scion xB?
more space inside and more horsepower

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Scion xB?
improve visual rear corners for better rear vision

2008 Scion xB Review:
08 xB is off the hook!!

Submitted 2007-10-14 04:28:51


  GUEST

Performance:

3

Exterior:

5

Interior:

3

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Scion xB?
price and features

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Scion xB?
rear suspension archaic. solid rear axle rides truck-like. Get rid of 55" tires. Hard riding and rapid wearing. go to 65 or 70's. rough ride!

2008 Scion xB Review:
needs interior scratch resistance. shows every mar.

Submitted 2007-10-12 03:02:48


 izzykizzoid

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Scion xB?
Safety Features
New Engine
Handling & Performance
Standard Features
Roominess
Alot of car for the money

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Scion xB?
Driver's armrest is too narrow and too high.

2008 Scion xB Review:
I've owned my 2008 XB since July. The electric steering is quick and precise and takes a little getting use to but I thoroughly enjoy the handling. The new engine makes the very frisky in urban driving and it loves to be tossed around. The ride is comfortable in around town driving but somewhat choppy at highway speed but not offensively so. Gas mileage thus far has been disappointing at 16 mpg according to the on board mileage computer. I might add that I'm a bit of an aggressive driver. Your mileage may differ. Toyota doesn't tout the performance of this car but I think it should....it really does handle quite well!!!! There's surprising amount of room inside despite its diminutive exterior dimensions. This car's spirit really comes alive between 3500 and 5500 rpms. The engine is eager to run and all you need do is wind it up and let her rip!!!! Don't worry, the brakes are capable of stopping you quickly from any speed....they work very well. It's a great little runabout and I'm happy with my purchase.
-Paul

Submitted 2007-10-07 16:25:10


 lsumpter003

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Scion xB?
Great comfortable ride. Very roomy interior. Getting about 27 mpg. A definite value!! Love it. Love it!!

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Scion xB?
Add more window to rear area to prevent any blind spots

Submitted 2007-10-01 14:16:33


 babbajo2

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Scion xB?
I love everything about my new 2008 XB It drives great , handles with ease, very roomy, rides smooth, and has the power to move when needed.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Scion xB?
Doesn't need improvement

2008 Scion xB Review:
I owned a 2006 Scion Tc before this XB and it was great too, I just needed more room for my job

Submitted 2007-09-17 19:40:10


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

3

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Scion xB?
Interior space and comfort, build quality, performance and price for what you get.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Scion xB?
Heated mirrors, 6 spd manual (overdrive) for better highway mileage.

Submitted 2007-09-09 16:13:45


 pbw9112000

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Scion xB?
roomy, fun to drive, a lot uf giddy up with 2.4 liter engine

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Scion xB?
Bigger gas tank, one back up light gives it a cheap look, front passenger seat armrest.

Submitted 2007-09-06 19:59:05


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

4

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Scion xB?
I like the design, interior room, standard features, and safety features

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Scion xB?
make the front head rests adjustable, more front seat adjustments, more horsepower - would like to see the 3.5L Toyota V-6 in a GT version - Japanese muscle car!

2008 Scion xB Review:
Amazing interior room in a small car. Loaded with features and amenities beyond my expectations for a $17K car. Drives well, gets good mileage, expecting it to be Toyota-reliable

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