Currently have the R3.0 06 xB and have been considering trading for the 08 xB. Mainly wanting something with more power as the 108 or whatever HP of the original xB just doesn't cut it.

Have been looking at other types of vehicles out there, but for the $$ the xB is still quite attractive when considering things like fuel economy and style.

I noticed the 08 xB steps up to a 2.4L engine putting out 158hp.

So for those of you who might have owned the previous gen xB...do you noticed any improvements in the power? Accelleration and so forth.

I realize the overall car is heavier and such, so that's why I'm asking if that 158HP feels any better than the first gen, or if it's still relatively weak/similar.

Thx.

yup more power..

my old XB was supercharged and felt good..

this newone has the power the old one waslacking.. add a TRD intke and it feels even better

But the Gas Milage went down of course..

Ya gas milage went down, but not that much. It's still good milage considering.

I wouldn't mind giving up a few miles as long as it feels a bit better from a stop and while speeding up.

get it. i didnt own a 1st gen nor have i even driven one but i love mine

The last time I merged onto the freeway with my old xB, I realized it was quite scary being that slow. The power difference is huge, no comparison. Of course, some people say it has too much power. It's like saying your girlfriend looks too good...

It's a night and day difference between the two. I do get around 3mpg less, but it's so worth it. Merging and passing aren't scary and don't have to be planned out anymore.

Quicker, ride and handles better, get one!

Mom has Gen1. Scary merging onto highways, etc. Gen2 power makes a huge difference, even with added weight.

As has already been stated there is a huge difference. Not only is it much easier to merge on highways and get into traffic but it's smoother overall. Having the AC running doesn't make a huge difference like it does on the gen1.

It is no rocket though. I had a Chevy Malibu loaded with 5 people being a pain in my a$$ one day and it stayed right on my rear up to 100.

night and day difference. I liked my xb1 but after test driving the xb2 the xb1 is toooooooooooooo slow the only thing i may mis is the mpg.

Had an 06 xb i loved but once i drove the new one i had to have it so i bought it a week after it came out i now have 6k miles on it and still kicking on the butt dyno much much better power