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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  All Around Quality - 2009 Scion XB
  By TexasTennisChamp - March 14 - 6:36 pm

  I traded in my SUV for a car with better mileage. I researched and test drove all of the competing brands and could not find a car with as much quality. I have been amazed at how much fun this car is to drive. It handles like a go-cart after driving an SUV for years. The power is great, much quicker than the SUV. Plus you can put it in manual shift and downshift for passing power. With the seats folder down i have put two 80 lbs. Dobermans in the back with plenty of room. The interior is very nice with comfortable seats and a great stereo. There are more standard features than in any other car I drove. The iPod connection is great with controls on the steering wheel. Great car!

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  2009 Scion - 2009 Scion XB
  By Howard Jones - March 4 - 9:10 pm

  The 09 Scion is the best designed car I have ever owned and I am a mechanical designer and a detail nut. Every design aspect of this car is very well thought out. It reminds me of the interior of a boat in the efficiency of the storage compartments. It should be Car of the Year for 09.

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  lil old lady - 2009 Scion XB
  By pat zimmerman - February 24 - 2:30 am

  I am a 65 year old grandmother and absolutely love this awesome little car which I cant say for the previous 10 I owned. It is so responsive I have to really keep my eye on the speedometer (which is extremely easy to do in this car). Everyone is so impressed by the room inside. Would like to see a better armrest and a little less plastic on the door. All in all, its a keeper! Blackberry crush is a terrific color and I am getting alloys soon.

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  I Love this Car - 2009 Scion XB
  By Don - February 14 - 7:50 am

  I am retired and I wanted a fun and economical car with space to carry things. I drove 12 cars before buying my xB. I like the ride, the handling, and the large cargo space. The car is responsive and fun to drive. To make it even more fun, I added several Toyota dealer installed products including a cold air intake, free flow exhaust, 18" wheels and performance tires. The normal good acceleration is now fantastic. Best of all, the highway mileage is now over 31 mpg.

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  Great compact car - 2009 Scion XB
  By Liwingard@gmail.com - July 22 - 1:11 am

  This car is so fast and reliable, great on gas, cheap to fix, beverages. Never breaks down

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  Johns Review - 2009 Scion XB
  By John - July 5 - 6:53 am

  Ive only had it for 2 days now and I love it. I traded in a 2006 Xb that I was very happy with as well, and I have to say its definitely an improvement. I am very pleased with the exterior, and interior. It rides very smooth, and the electronic power steering is very responsive. Its a great vehicle.

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  Love my XB - 2009 Scion XB
  By kelmack - June 16 - 1:36 am

  I have been driving a suburban since 2001. I recently totaled the vehicle and had to purchase something new. I was looking for something with good gas mileage, smaller, not too small, lots of leg room and could still haul stuff in the back if need be. The Scion XB was the perfect solution. I absolutely love this vehicle and look forward to driving it. I havent found anything negative about it. I added the spoiler, and leather. Its a great car!

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  Best car, best value - 2009 Scion XB
  By iluvmyscion - March 25 - 12:30 am

  We drove our Scion to Nor Cal over Christmas. I spent 21hrs behind the wheel at one point, no backache, totally comfortable! Plus fit me, my hubby, my mom, my son, & a weeks worth of luggage (plus souvenirs) for four quite easily. Perfect family car for 3-4 peps. Got ~29-30mpg on the freeways!

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  Great Calue and the Best SUV Alternative - 2009 Scion XB
  By BoomerBabe - March 11 - 7:06 pm

  With less than 5,000 miles racked up, I like my xB more each time I drive it. I did extensive research before I bought, even considering a CRV or Rav4. But I always came back to the xB for its fuel efficiency, interior space, cargo room and price. It handles well and with 158 hp it is much more responsive than some others in its class, like the Honda Fit.

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  Release 6.0 Only flaw is the NAV system - 2009 Scion XB
  By John N. - February 15 - 3:03 pm

  Ride is great, huge amount of interior room. Traction system is good in snow. Only issue is the NAV radio. I am on my third and still can not get one in which all the feature actually work. iPod function takes 5 minutes to load "VR dictionary" each time. Dealer just keeps ordering a new one and sticking it in. They say there is not much else they can do as it is not a Toyota product.