2008 Scion xB revealed

cvrefugee · February 9th, 2007, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/08/chicago-auto-show-scions-xb-gets-bigger-and-less-boxy

Scion VP Mark Templin claims that his company is more in touch with its buyers than any other brand, and what xB owners wanted even more than another Toyota-sponsored group hug (or Second Life virtual conference) was a larger vehicle. The 2008 xB addresses this request with a foot more overall length and three more inches of width, while an inch decrease in height yields somewhat more traditional proportions.

With the expanded sheetmetal comes an upgrade in components under the skin, starting with a 158-hp, 2.4L DOHC inline-four. Under the larger standard 16-inch wheels lie a set of disc brakes that are a touch smaller than 11-inch, and anti-lock, stability control, and traction control are standard. Inside, the cargo area grows by nearly 40%, and a storage area is provided underneath the rear seats for laptops, cameras, and various other consumer paraphernalia. The still center-mounted gauge cluster includes what Scion refers to as a "combination meter", which offers up various information related to fuel economy and outside air temps, the Pioneer sound system offers up an iPod interface, and the driver now gets a spot to set his or her right arm.

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2008-scion-xb/

I really like the new interior, but the exterior...still needs to grow on me.

Blind_Io · February 9th, 2007, 09:34 AM

It still looks like a toaster and the gauges in the center still bug me. I guess I have not been in California long enough.

SL65 · February 9th, 2007, 09:38 AM

Yeah still looks like a toaster. The wheels the base model gets looks ugly! Interior is ok but there looks to be masses of plastic, which isn't a big surprise.

Nothing appealing here, IMO.

-Cpt. J.- · February 9th, 2007, 10:18 AM

It looks disgusting. It has zero personality and is more boxy than an old Volvo.
Pure shit on wheels and probably costs like it too. images/smilies/mellow.gif

pfrocker · February 9th, 2007, 11:50 AM

fbc · February 9th, 2007, 01:26 PM

Still a toaster - it manages to combine boring and ugly very effectively.

Spectre · February 9th, 2007, 07:16 PM

Scion - Still dumping low-end JDM product on US fanboys who pay way too much.

KaJuN · February 9th, 2007, 07:32 PM

I like the looks of this one a little better, but other than that it's pure garbage.

cvrefugee · February 9th, 2007, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Spectre

Scion - Still dumping low-end JDM product on US fanboys who pay way too much.

Explain.

bartboy9891 · February 9th, 2007, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cvg

Explain.

Scions cater to the "tuner crowd"

cvrefugee · February 9th, 2007, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bartboy9891

Scions cater to the "tuner crowd"

This is true, but how does that explain what Spectre said?

TomCat · February 10th, 2007, 12:44 AM

Looks good to me. The interior is a step up.

jayhawk · February 10th, 2007, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bartboy9891

Scions cater to the "tuner crowd"

So how come my 32 year old wife, who is self proclaimed "unhip", people in their mid 20's and 30's, and many seniored citizens seem to own the xB?

images/smilies/dunno.gif

Still, the new xB is butt ugly, and boy I feel sorry for someone who buys it with a manual and tries any foot techniques...the gas and brake are on opposite sides of the car!

BlaRo · February 10th, 2007, 09:40 PM

Looks melted, way less distinctive than the first one. Wouldn't it be easier if they just gave us this?

http://news.auto.cz/img/art/tobb21_43b11393b6556.jpg

Or even better...the Toyota bB Open Deck!

http://www.globalautoindex.com/images/cars/1484/1554/norm_20_Open_deck_Japan.jpg

Vette Boss · February 11th, 2007, 05:55 AM

Seats are useless, as they need to be big and flat so Americans will fit in them.

jetsetter · February 11th, 2007, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Vette Boss

Seats are useless, as they need to be big and flat so Americans will fit in them.

You are just full of sunshine ain't ya?

Vette Boss · February 11th, 2007, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jetsetter

You are just full of sunshine ain't ya?

I try hard for you. images/smilies/tongue.gif

jetsetter · February 11th, 2007, 06:53 AM

Here are the other new and updated Scion models.

2008 Scion xD

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/4471/022008scionxdcustomizedyt5.jpg

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/1449/012008scionxdax6.jpg

2008 Scion tC

cvrefugee · February 11th, 2007, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Vette Boss

Seats are useless, as they need to be big and flat so Americans will fit in them.

Did you know the first-generation Scion xB was a faithful translation (seats included) of the Toyota bB? That kind of kills your "theory" images/smilies/wink.gif

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_bB

Anyways, the new one doesn't look too bad fixed up...

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/6831/022008scionxbcustomizedba0.jpg

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/5401/032008scionxbcustomizedtw7.jpg

February 9th, 2007, 09:34 AM	#2
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fbc Mantastic! Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Last Online: 12:25 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 33 Posts: 10,622 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 82	Still a toaster - it manages to combine boring and ugly very effectively. __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com

February 9th, 2007, 07:16 PM	#7
Spectre Joined: Feb 1st, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Dallas, Texas USA Age: 32 Posts: 3,592 Car: 87 XJ6, 95 XJR, 90 WD21, 86 CB700SC Rep Power: 57	Scion - Still dumping low-end JDM product on US fanboys who pay way too much. __________________ 1986 Honda Nighthawk 700S (project, light restoration in progress) 1987 Jaguar XJ6 Series III Vanden Plas (modified) 1990 Nissan (WD21) Pathfinder SE 4x4 (little red offroad commuter box) 1995 Jaguar (X300) XJR (modified) My truck can swim the English Channel; what can yours do? It's just another day / Where people cling to light / To drive away the fear / That comes with every night

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KaJuN Joined: Jul 31st, 2006 Last Online: November 17th, 2008 Location: USAF Basic Training Age: 23 Posts: 4,628 Car: Land Rover Discovery, 1980 Yamaha XJ650 Rep Power: 91	I like the looks of this one a little better, but other than that it's pure garbage. __________________ D-Fence: Kajun is just outside caressing his Discovery....touching it gently, you know......it is such a dirty bitch.....but he seems to love dirty girls in high heels who are taller then him and have "quite a few pounds" on their hips ^^ Yes we can! Join my fan club. You know you want a piece of this action!

February 9th, 2007, 09:38 AM	#3
SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: 01:08 AM Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 18 Posts: 9,189 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 41	Yeah still looks like a toaster. The wheels the base model gets looks ugly! Interior is ok but there looks to be masses of plastic, which isn't a big surprise. Nothing appealing here, IMO.

February 9th, 2007, 10:18 AM	#4
-Cpt. J.- Joined: Aug 3rd, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Bar stool Age: 24 Posts: 1,004 Car: Drunken Pedestrian Rep Power: 12	It looks disgusting. It has zero personality and is more boxy than an old Volvo. Pure shit on wheels and probably costs like it too.

February 10th, 2007, 12:44 AM	#12
TomCat Joined: Dec 11th, 2005 Last Online: 12:17 AM Location: Chandler, Arizona Age: 24 Posts: 3,428 Car: 2004 Chrysler PT Turbo; 1985 Toyota 4Runner Rep Power: 42	Looks good to me. The interior is a step up. __________________ When in doubt, throttle out.

February 10th, 2007, 09:40 PM	#14
BlaRo Joined: Aug 18th, 2005 Last Online: 12:17 AM Location: MA Age: 21 Posts: 8,918 Car: 1997 Yamaha Seca II, 1976 Honda CB550F Rep Power: 132	Looks melted, way less distinctive than the first one. Wouldn't it be easier if they just gave us this? Or even better...the Toyota bB Open Deck! __________________ When squids attack!

February 11th, 2007, 05:55 AM	#15
Vette Boss Joined: Nov 14th, 2004 Last Online: 01:09 AM Location: United States, Britain, in time Age: 23 Posts: 3,023 Car: Nissan Altima 3.5-litre SE Rep Power: 36	Seats are useless, as they need to be big and flat so Americans will fit in them. __________________ 2003 Nissan Altima 3.5SE SHIFT_the future

February 11th, 2007, 06:53 AM	#18
jetsetter Joined: Dec 11th, 2005 Last Online: 12:18 AM Location: Most Serene Republic of California Posts: 4,810 Car: 1992 Toyota Pickup Rep Power: 40	Here are the other new and updated Scion models. 2008 Scion xD 2008 Scion tC __________________ "Let's not forget that we are fighting for peace and for the welfare of mankind.” -Potsdam Conference - Harry S. Truman "This month's public bread is provided by the Capitoline Brotherhood of Millers. The Brotherhood uses only the finest flour: true Roman bread for true Romans." -Rome - Newsreader