
It’s wider, longer, and faster! The 2008 Scion xB is 167.3 inches in overall length, which makes it a foot longer than the first generation xB. It’s also 3 inches wider and rides on a wheelbase that’s 4 inches longer than the previous incarnation. The 2008 Scion xB maintains it’s Scion heritage and it definitely breaks the previous xB mold. The cause of the expansion of the xB’s dimensions have led the car to have 100.8 cubic feet of passenger volume. That’s 10.7 more cubic feet than the older car!
Enough with dimensions - let’s see what’s under the hood. A major gripe for owners of the first generation xB was the lack of power; and with a 108 hp engine, the older xB was a “putt-putt” car. The 2008 xB is fitted with the tC’s 2.4L engine that puts out 158hp and 162lb-ft of horsepower, the only difference compared to the tC’s engine is a difference of 2 ponies. I haven’t had a chance to take one for a test drive but most road tests categorize the xB as a decent handler. An improvement in the handling of the xB was attributed to the 2 inch decrease of the height of the car. The decrease gave the xB a lower center of gravity and thus better handling characteristics. Continue Reading…
















