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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  Surprisingly awesome - 2011 Scion XB
  By Carolina T - June 2 - 10:00 am

  I went to the dealership to test drive the Toyota Matrix, and saw the XB sitting there. After test driving the Matrix and being unimpressed with the handling, I asked the dealer if I could test the Scion. I was amazed at how zippy this car is, especially for its size. I fell in love with the car right away, and bought it, and now I am a total convert. The car handles like a sportier, smaller car, but it has all the room in the world, and its got personality. Win.

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  Love the new Design - 2011 Scion XB
  By Wags - March 26 - 6:30 pm

  Just received my XB after ordering it 3 months ago. I love it. I added the lower spring TRD 19" wheels and all the bells and whistles inside. So glad I got the stick adds so much fun to the driving aspect of the vehicle.

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  Glad I bought it! - 2011 Scion XB
  By Brian - February 12 - 3:50 pm

  I bought the car for my daughter, replacing a 2001 RAV4. I drove it from Jacksonville, FL to Baltimore, 865 miles and was totally comfortable. I would drive it across the country, no problem. Im 65" and the seats feel like they were fitted for me. It has more fromt seat room than our 2006 Sienna minivan! I can also fit in back for short distances without it feeling like a torture chamber. It feels like a much larger vehicle inside. If choosing between a 2010 and 2011, go for the 2011. The interior improvements are worth it. The center gauge cluster is also much improved over the 2010. Fuel economy has been excellent. Manual transmission and clutch are excellent.

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  NOISE - 2011 Scion XB
  By UNHAPPY - August 19 - 10:00 am

  Nice car at first then it hits you. Put just the rear windows down and the vortex sucks your eardrums out. Scion say that is normal in all cars. We all know that is not ture. Set the crusie contol on a long flat road and watch it speed up on it own. Scion claims that normal for all cat as well. Brakes have to be pumped to get it stop with out a jerk. Also listen as it down shifts and hear the clunk. Oh ya the windows rattle and the plastic comes lose as well.

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  Ask the Dealership to order you a 2011 - 2011 Scion XB
  By Edward - August 8 - 5:53 am

  We purchased our XB last week and are extremely happy with the vehicle! We purchased this car after comparing it against other compact cars on the market, and it totally fits our needs. We wanted a compact car that would not crush our kids in the back seat, an engine that was a 2.4L, good fuel economy, and something that could hold luggage in the truck. No other compact car fit our criteria except this one. We’ve put 800 miles on the car so far and have averaged 26.2 miles per tank of gas. If you’re in the market for a 2010, ask the dealer to bring in a 2011, because you’ll love the changes. We were sold on the 2010, but when we when saw the change. Great car for the money!!!!!

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  Still has the new car smell - 2011 Scion XB
  By Frank - June 11 - 2:13 am

  I just bought the car on Monday, and I am totally loving it! I wasnt 100% sold when I signed the papers, in part because it was bought with my fiances and my future in mind, but now I cant be happier. For such a small engine, it really has a lot of kick. I will say that it doesnt handle perfectly when driving next to a semi...you really get blown around. All around great vehicle though.

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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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  Small Price for a Great Car - 2011 Scion XB
  By maxie6 - May 23 - 12:09 pm

  We have had the car for a week now and we just love it. Especially my wife whom I didnt think she would take a liking to it. But she did and it is hard to get her out of it. We are both retired and were looking for something to replace to the two cars we had. (sold them both on the same day over the internet). I have been driving an Infiniti for the past 10 years, and I cannot believe all the euipment that comes as standard on this car. I was surprised how quiet it is and the amount of space that you have, espercially with the back seats down. I just read that "Kiplinger" has rated the xB as on of the top ten 2011 cars for Best New Car Resale Values.

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  Love it! - 2011 Scion XB
  By klub182 - May 15 - 3:53 am

  Love the look inside and out. Roomy. Very smooth drive. Feels like you are in a little race car. It has more zip than I expected. You cant beat it for the price.

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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.