Overview & Reviews

The Scion xB gets some key changes for 2011. The exterior gets revised styling, while the interior gets some welcome new features like a telescoping steering wheel, a separate clock, more visually interesting upholstery and a center console bin with sliding armrest. This year's special-edition Release Series is now in its eighth iteration (hence the name 8.0) and features unique Voodoo Blue paint, a sunroof, blue-accented upholstery and a special body kit.

• Peppy four-cylinder engine
• Spacious interior
• Numerous optional add-ons
• Audiophile-friendly
• Funky styling.

• Plasticky interior
• Funky styling.
• So-so fuel economy
• Distracting center-mounted gauges

User Reviews:

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  Happy So Far - 2011 Scion XB
  By WAGKISS - May 26 - 10:00 am

  So far I am pleasantly surprised at the comfort of the ride, the solid handling qualities, throttle response and gas mileage. The majority of my driving is open road and I am averaging 31.5 overall. The headroom is great, my only complaint is the offset of the steering wheel.

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  Nice - 2011 Scion XB
  By Ih8reno - January 29 - 2:00 am

  had to return my last car and was checking for 1 month every dealership i could think of. ended up at Toyota and test drove the Matrix. Came close to signing but saw the Xb close by and had to try it. i loved it, and a week later am driving it. Nice looks, fully loaded, and smooth to drive.

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  I love my xB - 2011 Scion XB
  By Nick510451 - July 19 - 4:53 pm

  Just traded my 08 xB manual for a brand new 11 xB automatic (wife wanted an auto). Having owned a 08 for three years and having a close family member with a 06 xB I can tell you that Scions are wonderful cars. The 2.4 engine makes the car more competent in all driving situations than the 1.5. The car feels substantial, bumps are much better absorbed than in older models. The brakes inspire confidence (4wheel disc with ABS, and EBD). My 2008 averaged 27+MPG mostly city driving. One tank averaged 33mpg on a 300+ mile road trip. All of the issues I had with my 08 have been fixed on this "11 Larger armrest, larger center console, reverse lights, seats, telescopic wheel.

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  2011 xB, wheres the diesel? - 2011 Scion XB
  By jpouchet - April 15 - 2:53 pm

  Overall I have to say that we are quite pleased with the Scion xB for the excellent alternative it brings over most of the small SUVs we were considering. For our use, local commuting, hauling two bikes (tandems), golf clubs, the dog, and vacation travel with the dog, the xB is a great fit. However the fuel economy is poor for the size of vehicle. Where is the Diesel option? Other design issues – the key is horrible! It will cut your pants pocket and stab you the first, second, and even third chance it gets. Why not a folding key? Audi, VW, even Ford have them. The steering wheel material is too hard. On any drive over 15 minutes it starts to become an annoyance.

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  Bring back the funk! - 2011 Scion XB
  By johnxbreezy - June 4 - 1:19 pm

  Used to have a 1st generation 2006 xB in 5-speed manual. It was my favorite car I owned. I outgrew it, and wanted something a bit more mature, and sleek. I also wanted to go for a VIP-style luxury-look this time around, and you can’t be VIP and shift your own gears! ;) That led me to pick up a big-body 2011 xB in automatic. The 2nd generation xB in manual is pretty silly, anyway--it’s just too big for a manual. I do love the car, but I’m not in love with it. It lost it’s groove, and seems as though the Kia Soul is the newer version of the 1st generation xB—it has all the funk that the new xBs lost. I still like the 2nd generation xB more than the Soul, but just saying.

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  Out with the old, in with the new - 2011 Scion XB
  By Chris - February 8 - 7:16 am

  I reluctantly traded-in my 06 xbox after reading about the new improvements (telescopic steering wheel, better seats, gauges, etc). I wasnt a fan of the 2nd gen initially, but eventually it grew on me. A week later, I am loving my new 2011 xB. I was pleasantly surprised by this new gen 3 version: the comfort and power were the first two things that jumped out. The ability to shift the auto transmission manually is a nice bonus. The dash/stereo controls are a little confusing at first, but theyre starting to make sense now. Gas mileage (24 MPG) is definitely lower than my old box (~31 MPG), but the trade-off of more power is worth it. The ride is smooth and quiet.