Scion xB
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The Scion xB is a vehicle made by Toyota and sold under their youth-oriented Scion brand. It is a box-shaped, 5-door compact hatchback.
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[edit] First Generation (2004-2007)
The first-generation xB was a rebadged subcompact Toyota bB. It is a small wagon based on the Toyota Echo/Yaris platform. 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.
[edit] Differences between the First-generation xB and the First-generation bB
Only the first generation models for both the xB and bB are related.
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.
The Toyota bB has a temporary spare tire stored under the rear cargo floor. On the Scion xB, a compact spare tire is stored under the left side of the rear cargo floor. Since the spare tire raised the cargo floor by several inches, a storage compartment was added to the right of the spare tire to reclaim some of the lost storage space. A jack is stored under the driver's seat of the xB.
The Toyota bB has a pull-out storage tray under the passenger seat.
[edit] Second Generation (2008-present)
Toyota unveiled the second-xB at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show. Larger than the previous xB, the new xB is more rounded in shape and is styled as a 5-door version of the t2B concept unveiled the year before at the 2006 New York Auto Show. The 2008 xB is 3" wider and 1' longer than the current xB. The second-generation xB is powered by a 2.4L engine shared with the tC and the Camry. The vehicle will have features standard in the 2006 xB, including VSC, ABS, and others. Six airbags come standard, as well as Cruise Control.
A choice from three new head units will be available on all 2008 Scions. All sound systems feature six speakers and standard iPod connectivity. The base head unit has 10 changeable backlit colors, MP3, WMA, and AAC CD compatibility, and Scion's SSP equalizer presets. The Premium head unit features a small LCD that can display pictures and movies downloaded from Pioneer's website in addition to the features on the base unit. A navigation system will also be avaliable. The AVN system can play DVD movies in addition to GPS functionality and the features of the base system, aside from the backlit color choices.
A five-speed manual and a sequential-shift four-speed automatic will be the only factory options aside from the color.
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[edit] Preliminary Specifications
[edit] Dimensions (inches)
- Overall length: 167.3
- Overall width: 69.3
- Overall height: 62.6
- Wheelbase: 102.4
[edit] Engine
- Type: 2.4-liter, 4-cylinder, DOHC 16-valve EFI with VVT-i
- Bore and Stroke: 3.48 x 3.78 inches
- Displacement: 2,362 cc
- Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
- Horsepower: 158 hp @ 6,000 rpm
- Torque: 162 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm
[edit] Tires & Whels
- Wheel Size: 16 x 6.5 inches
- Tire Size: P205/55 R16
- Wheel offset: ?
[edit] Release Series
2004
- xB RS 1.0 only available in Hot Lava Orange with 2100 units produced (504 units w/5spd, 1596 units w/automatic)
2005
- xB RS 2.0 only available in Solar Yellow with 2500 units produced
2006
- xB RS 3.0 only available in Envy Green with 2200 units produced
2006
- xB RS 4.0 only available in Maziora Torched Penny (polarized goldish brown) with 2500 units produced
[edit] Source