2008 Scion xB FWD

• Intermittent windshield wipers
• Multi-reflector halogen headlamps
• Pwr outside mirrors w/turn indicators
• Rear privacy glass
• Rear wiper

• 160-watt Pioneer AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3/WMA player-inc: satellite radio capability, Sound Retouch digital equalization, Scion sound processing, (6) speakers, auxiliary audio input jack, customizable welcome screen
• 60/40 split fold flat rear seat w/under-seat storage tray
• Air conditioning
• Aux pwr outlet
• Cargo area under-floor storage
• Center console
• Cruise control
• Cup holders
• Deep orange instrument panel illumination
• Digital clock
• Driver & front passenger sunvisor w/vanity mirror
• Fabric seat trim
• Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, trip computer
• Pwr door locks
• Pwr windows w/1-touch auto-down driver window
• Rear window defogger
• Remote keyless entry
• Roof mounted audio antenna
• Sport front bucket seats w/driver seat height adjustment & armrest
• Tilt steering wheel w/audio controls
• Tire pressure monitor system

• 16 x 6.5 steel wheels
• 2.4L DOHC SMPI 16-valve VVT-i I4 engine
• Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD)
• Brake assist
• Chrome exhaust tip
• Front stabilizer bar
• Front wheel drive
• Independent MacPherson strut front suspension
• P205/55R16 all-season tires
• Pwr assisted steering
• Pwr front vented disc/rear solid disc brakes
• Temporary spare tire
• Torsion beam rear suspension
• Traction control
• Vehicle stability control (VSC)

• 3-across 3-point rear seat belts
• Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD)
• Brake assist
• Child safety rear door locks
• Driver & front passenger 3-point seat belts w/pretensioners & force limiters
• Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags (SRS) -inc: passenger occupant sensor
• First-aid kit
• Front & rear side head curtain airbags
• Front seat side body airbags
• ISOFIX CRS top tether anchor brackets & lower anchor latches
• Traction control
• Vehicle stability control (VSC)

Model Highlights

The all-new 2008 Scion xB keeps the boxy shape of the former model, but its edges become a little softer and it's a size larger overall. Length is up by about a foot, width by three inches, and wheelbase by four inches. To handle the larger size and weight of the new xB, a larger 2.4L four-cylinder engine is standard. The engine, which is used throughout much of the Toyota model lineup and has variable valve timing, makes 158 horsepower and is paired with either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. All xBs have front-wheel drive. The xB promises a good, well-controlled ride combined with responsive, nimble handling. Brakes are especially notable; four-wheel anti-lock discs, with ventilated discs in front, are standard. Safety is also a strongpoint; stability control, front seat-mounted side air bags, and side curtain bags are all standard. The interior offers a surprisingly roomy back seat good for two adults, or three in a pinch. They're split 60/40 and can fold flat to expand the already large 21.7-cubic-foot space to handle larger loads. There's a "hidden" storage tray beneath the back seat for small items like laptops. In front there are several storage boxes and trays, a driver's armrest, and the front seats can fully recline. A multi-information display with trip computer functions is included, along with orange-lit gauges. The standard 160-watt Pioneer audio system features MP3 and WMA compatibility, digital media player connectivity, and a mini-jack input. It is also one of the few units that displays the device's track, artist, and album information. In addition, it includes steering-wheel audio controls. A premium audio system is available as a dealer-installed accessory, and it brings an electroluminescent screen that has customizable "skins" and can play short video clips and images. Scions are sold in a very different way compared to most car brands. The xB comes in a single specification, with no factory options, but there are a number of dealer-installed options aimed at customizing the vehicle for customer needs. For instance, among many possible options, these may include a more flamboyant exhaust system, a short-shift kit, flashier wheels, or customized interior lighting.