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Scion xB

EPA MPG: 24 mpg
Average Retail Price
$6,725 - $7,025

RECALL ALERT:
There are 3 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

Road Test

This revised version of the Scion xB looks like a cube and brings enormous benefits in terms of interior packaging. Hard to beat for interior volume vs. footprint, the xB has an enormous back seat and will easily accommodate three adults. Further, the spacious cargo area will readily swallow a week's worth of camping gear, while the tall stance and low floor also ensure easy access for everyone.

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2013 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability

This Car
NA
vs. Similar Cars

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Good
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
Good
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Good
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
Good
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Good
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
Good
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

2013 Small sedans/hatchbacks Ratings

$6,625 - $6,925
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EPA MPG 24 mpg
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$4,675 - $5,200
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EPA MPG 26 mpg
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$3,775 - $5,625
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EPA MPG 33 mpg
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$4,425 - $4,575
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EPA MPG 31 mpg
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Reliability
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$5,350
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EPA MPG 37 mpg
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Reliability
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Features & Specs
Body Style
    wagon
Seating
2 front, 3 rear
Drive Wheels
Front
Engines Available
  • 2.4-liter 4 (158 hp)
Transmissions Available
  • 5-speed manual
  • 4-speed automatic
Warranty
Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

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Model History
2008-
Current Generation
The xB grew longer and wider with the 2008 redesign. The amount of interior space offered, given the exterior dimensions, is quite impressive. Two adults will fit into the back seat with ease; three can be accommodated in a pinch. The 2.4-liter engine delivers better performance, but worse fuel economy -- only 23 mpg with the automatic transmission. While the revised styling improved interior comfort, it hurt outward visibility to the rear. Later models offered a rear-view camera to try to compensate.
2004-2007
2004 Redesign Year

The cube-like xB has very good space efficiency and a roomy interior. The low floor and high roof make access almost as easy as walking into the next room. Handling is fairly nimble. Good visibility and compact dimensions make the xB a great city car. However, on a long highway drive, its choppy ride and high levels of wind noise can be somewhat fatiguing. In our testing, the automatic transmission xB got 30 mpg, and the manual version got 32 mpg. Electronic stability control was standard from the first year, which is rather impressive for such an inexpensive car.