Scion xB

The Scion xB is a small wagon from Toyota's "youth brand", Scion. The xB first debuted in Japan, where is is known as the Toyota bB. Toyota Yaris platform, and it gets excellent gas mileage.

The xB was one of two models in the lineup of Toyota's US-exclusive Scion division present at the brand's 2004 launch (the other was the xA, based on the Toyota ist). Both cars feature the 1NZ-FE engine, rated at 108 hp (81 kW) at 6000 rpm and 105 lb-ft of torque at 4200 rpm. Although Toyota expected the xA to sell better than the xB, the reverse was true, with the xB outselling its brother 2 to 1, possibly due to the xB's radical styling, and the xB's unique combination of van-like cargo and passenger space with a very compact size.

The Transformer Alternator/Binaltech toy Skids transforms into a Scion xB. In Japan, he was repainted into Broadblaster (Blaster).

Differences between the xB and the bB

Besides the obvious change from right to left-hand drive, the front passenger area has changed significantly. The bB has a front bench seat and a column-mounted shifter for the automatic transmission. The xB, on the other hand, has 2 front bucket seats and a shifter mounted on the floor.

The available drivetrains also differ. The bB is available with either the 1.3 L 2NZ-FE engine or the 1.5 L 1NZ-FE, mated exclusively to a 4-speed automatic transmission, with available all-wheel drive. The xB is only available with the 1NZ-FE, but offers both a 4-speed automatic or a 5-speed manual transmission. All-wheel drive is not offered on the xB.

External links

• Scion xB official webpage
• Kaizen Automotive Development - A Club of Scion Enthusiasts
• UltraScion.com - Be Scionized
• Scion xB at Edmunds.com
• Forum dedicated to the Scion line, including the xB
• A new community dedicated to the Scion xB
• Whyville is just one host of the Scion xB See: Whyville