Overview & Reviews
After a full redesign last year, the Scion xB is unchanged for 2009.
- Peppy four-cylinder engine, roomy interior, funky styling, numerous available add-ons.
- Distracting center-mounted gauges, so-so fuel economy, steering wheel needs telescope function, plasticky interior.
User Reviews:
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Beats My Jeep Cherokee - 2009 Scion XB
By Sgt Bill - October 15 - 9:33 amFrom 16 MPG (Jeep) to 25 MPG city (xB), Oh my, what a relief in these days of inflated gas prices. Only a couple of weeks old, but the love affair with this little Gem continues to build. A near future trip is planned and if all goes well, will be one of many this year. I love all the cargo space and when taking my 95 pound Boxer, he is comfortable too. Just a great vehicle and the best of many I test drove before purchasing.
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Cant Go Wrong - 2009 Scion XB
By Bob S - October 10 - 7:30 pmI traded in a 2006 Mini Cooper for this little Limited Edition Absolutely Red Xb and I have no regrets! This car is value packed, and offers practicality at an affordable price! This edition comes with a built in navigation system that is great (equal to my Garmin), bluetooth, etc. and is a joy to drive. Previous to buying, I looked at the Honda Element, Kia Soul, Nissan Rogue, and Mini Clubman and for the value, Scion was the clear choice! The pickup is great, the interior is well thought, and the materials used are better than I would have got if I had purchased another make...
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Great Overall Performer - 2009 Scion XB
By halljsf - September 13 - 5:06 pmI have a young son with mobility problems. Most SUVs are a challenge for him because of the step in height. The XB is easy for him to get into (mostly without assistance), and the cargo area is big enough for his foldaway wheelchair. I like the clean design of both the interior and exterior. Although, I wish the materials used in the interior were nicer and of better quality. Most interior surfaces are hard to the touch and black. I added a custom leather steering wheel cover because the standard steering wheel was rough and uncomfortable to grip.
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From BMW X5 to Scion xB - 2009 Scion XB
By Former BMW Owner - August 9 - 5:36 pmI went from driving a BMW X5 4.4i to Scion xB and I dont regret the move. The xB is fun to drive and handles great! This purchase made economic sense and I recommend it as it averaging about 27-28 MPG. One of the easiest cars to get in and out of, very roomy inside. Lots of standard feature for the low price. I just cant say enough good things about it. It comes from a company that i feel is very reliable when it comes to maintenance as my second vehicle is a 98 4Runner which has 198,688 and still running with no problem.
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Love My Scion XB - 2009 Scion XB
By Susan Donatelli - July 21 - 9:00 pmIve only had my Scion XB for a week, but I just love the way it handles making turns, sitting in it is so comfortable, gas mileage is very good. It has so much room. It drives so smooth that I have to watch my speed because I dont realize that Im going that fast. The drivers door arm rest could be a little higher but that isnt a big deal. Definitely would recommend it.
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Review the Star - 2009 Scion XB
By Victor M. - July 5 - 2:50 amNo reservation with the 09 Scion I am delighted with the buy, would of love a 5 speed shift but its my work car and the reason for purchasing the car was for economic reason. The Scion has proven after three weeks of ownership a bit of a good move on my part. Economy is great, roomy, and fun to drive. The 2.4 engine make the Scion get and go, economy of the car is really see at the low speeds, the automatic trans could use an additional gear, keeping the RPMs around 1.8k when on the highway and would make the Scion that much more economic for highway use, but with a tight engine I got 315 miles on the first out of town trip. Please do not misunderstand the Scion is good on gasoline
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A Fun Car/SUV - 2009 Scion XB
By Greg - May 3 - 9:16 amWell, I traded in my 4.7L Toyota Tundra for the Scion Xb earlier this week. I went from an average of 14.7 ml/gal to 26 ml/gal. Although the Xb is small on the road, it has a big roomy interior. Very good pick-up and go power, a little bit bumpy ride but is tolerable, a little road noise but again is tolerable. The Xb is fun to take exit ramps fast, handling curves with ease, comparable to go-cart handling, little body roll. My family loves the interior and the extra leg room in the back, and they think its a cool car over all. I did test drive many cars such as Chevy HHR, Subaru impreza & forester, Ford escape, focus, fusion, the Scion Xb won hands down.
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Heres your Scion - 2009 Scion XB
By tb8173 - April 20 - 10:43 amI had a 06 Element. I drove that car for 1.75 years. I hate the suicide doors and the road noise. I went to Scion for a giggle to see if I could get a decent deal on XB well I did. I test drove it and fell in love with instantly. I have had it for about two weeks now. I absolutely love this little car. I drives like a dream, has 4 doors and is quite unlike the Element.
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Plesantly Surprised - 2009 Scion XB
By S. Ellis - April 16 - 8:10 amI bought my xB because I needed something family sized and though I wasnt too keen on its looks, I had heard great reviews from a friend who has an earlier model. Overall, I think its a great value, good fuel economy, great handling, lots of interior space, and the guaranteed reliability of a Toyota (of course). I think its a great vehicle for someone with a small family or someone who wants a different kind of small suv/wagon.
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For me, its perfect - 2009 Scion XB
By garyxb - March 26 - 9:39 amBought it off showroom floor 5 years ago and it has never given me even the tinyest problem. It averages 25 mpg in town and 32 on the hwy. Im an old guy and performance is no longer nearly as important as ergonomics. It is the easiest car I have seen to get in and out of. The ride could be a tad smoother, but it is a minor enough complaint. Handling and performance are not Porsche-like, but are crisp , and are fine for what it is.
