Scion xB

Name: 2005 Scion xB
Brand: Scion

EPA MPG: 32 mpg

Owner Reported MPG:

EPA MPG: 32 mpg

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Road Test

The slab-sided xB offers an unusually spacious interior for such a small vehicle. The rear seat is as roomy as those in some large sedans, and access to the interior is as easy a minivan’s. The xB also handles nimbly and is one of the few small cars of its era with standard electronic stability control. Unencumbered outward visibility and small dimensions make it a good city car. However, acceleration is meager, even with the manual transmission. A stiff, choppy ride and excessive noise make the xB tiring on long drives.

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Poor

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Poor

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Poor

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

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Features & Specs

wagon

2 front, 3 rear

Front

1.5-liter 4 (108 hp)

5-speed manual
4-speed automatic

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Model History

2008-2015

2008 Redesign Year

The xB grew longer and wider with the 2008 redesign. The amount of interior space offered, given the exterior dimensions, is quite impressive. Two adults will fit into the back seat with ease; three can be accommodated in a pinch. The 2.4-liter engine delivers better performance, but worse fuel economy -- only 23 mpg with the automatic transmission. While the revised styling improved interior comfort, it hurt outward visibility to the rear. Later models offered a rear-view camera to try to compensate.

2004-2007

2004 Redesign Year

The cube-like xB has very good space efficiency and a roomy interior. The low floor and high roof make access almost as easy as walking into the next room. Handling is fairly nimble. Good visibility and compact dimensions make the xB a great city car. However, on a long highway drive, its choppy ride and high levels of wind noise can be somewhat fatiguing. In our testing, the automatic transmission xB got 30 mpg, and the manual version got 32 mpg. Electronic stability control was standard from the first year, which is rather impressive for such an inexpensive car.