2008 Scion xB: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $15,650 - $16,600
- Invoice: $14,867 - $15,770
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2008 Scion xB. See if the 2008 Scion xB is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2008 Scion xB |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | Base |
| Arrival Date: | 04/03/2008 |
| Engine: | dohc I4 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door wagon |
| Transmission: | 5-speed manual |
| 4WD/AWD: | No |
| Base Price: | 15,650 |
| Price as Tested: | 16,230 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 5780 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 5967 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 187 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 7.925 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 23.6 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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From the Back Seat
Jack Stewart
The quirky xB is roomy and fun to drive.
Jennifer Geiger
xB is funky, fun-to-drive, yet still roomy and practical. Its surprisingly low price and ample-included equipment make it an affordable and unique alternative to other run-of-the-mill compacts.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2008 Scion XB |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | Base |
| Arrival Date: | 08/02/2007 |
| Engine: | dohc I4 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door wagon |
| Transmission: | 4-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | No |
| Base Price: | 16,600 |
| Price as Tested: | 18,379 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 3463 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 3873 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 410 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 20.538 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 19.96 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Major Options
Carpeted Floor/Cargo Mats; Illuminated Door Sills; 16" Alloy Wheel Upgrade
From the Back Seat
Chuck Giametta
Hell yes or hell no? For those who answer in the affirmative, the Scion xB delivers not only quirky individuality, but an extremely roomy, comfortable, and well-made vehicle. The xB's secret is that it's more rewarding to drive than any number of cars that pander to conventional ideas of sporty looks. At under $18,000 nicely equipped, is the xB a fantastic bargain? Hell yes.
Damon Bell
Like its predecessor, the new xB is aimed squarely at hip urban twentysomethings. Its affordability, space-efficient cargo versatility, and overall refinement make it a fine choice for any compact car shopper who isn't put off by its unconventional design.
Jennifer Geiger
xB's exterior styling update is a hit. Scion took the weirdness out of this boxy compact's looks without sacrificing its uniqueness. xB earns points for its quirky/hip look, zippy around-town performance, and realistic price.
Rick Cotta
Scion has taken its likable "box" and made it a likable bigger box. In many ways that's good, but cost rose considerably with the transition, while fuel economy fell. Some sacrifices were made to style--mostly in terms of visibility--and some details don't seem as well thought out as they could be, but overall, the bigger box provides copious amounts of passenger and cargo space in a vehicle that is peppy, maneuverable, and a darn good deal.
Tom Appel
Dodge Caliber, meet the competition. Scion's Gen II xB is not only vastly better than the original, it is much nicer than the similar-mission Caliber. Caliber puts up a good fight, approximating the xB's goodness in style, room and comfort, and besting it in sporty handling. Dollar value is a near draw as well. Where the xB cleans up is in power and refinement. The xB's strong 2.4-liter four is vastly more placid in daily driving than any of the Caliber engines we've tested, and interior noise levels are dramatically lower. Most significant, the xB doesn't look cut-rate inside, while the Caliber suffers from an abundance of cheap plastic and indifferent assembly quality. This new Scion is a joy to drive, a relative bargain to drive, and kinda cool looking as well. Those worried about how a larger xB means Scion has forgotten its small/affordable mission should drive it...the new mission is better.
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