2008 Scion xB & xD Photos Leaked One Day Early
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Originally Posted by scion_jon
Jovan,
under the hood, where a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine (shared with the tC) making 158 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque replaces the wimpy 103-hp 1.5-liter four-pot of xB version 1.0. Five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmissions deliver the newfound power to the front wheels, the latter with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
under the hood, where a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine (shared with the tC) making 158 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque replaces the wimpy 103-hp 1.5-liter four-pot of xB version 1.0. Five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmissions deliver the newfound power to the front wheels, the latter with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
BTW, the current xB weighs less than the tC by like 500 lbs. 2400lbs v. 2950lbs. That's a big difference. The newer engine won't add that much weight. Oh well. Guess I'll just deal with an xB beating me ... but that is a way away, so I may be F/I by then!!! Woot.
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Originally Posted by jovan_gonzales
Originally Posted by scion_jon
Jovan,
under the hood, where a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine (shared with the tC) making 158 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque replaces the wimpy 103-hp 1.5-liter four-pot of xB version 1.0. Five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmissions deliver the newfound power to the front wheels, the latter with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
under the hood, where a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine (shared with the tC) making 158 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque replaces the wimpy 103-hp 1.5-liter four-pot of xB version 1.0. Five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmissions deliver the newfound power to the front wheels, the latter with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
BTW, the current xB weighs less than the tC by like 500 lbs. 2400lbs v. 2950lbs. That's a big difference. The newer engine won't add that much weight. Oh well. Guess I'll just deal with an xB beating me ... but that is a way away, so I may be F/I by then!!! Woot.
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Originally Posted by Blacklist
I'd probably wager money that the new xb is at least 400 lbs. heavier than the tc, but what I really want to know, not that I'd get it, is the supercharger an option???
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Originally Posted by Blacklist
I'd probably wager money that the new xb is at least 400 lbs. heavier than the tc, but what I really want to know, not that I'd get it, is the supercharger an option???
So, when the weight comes out, we will see, ill win! haha
Scion Jon: It's cool. I totally wasn't asking about the engine, lol. I'm not stoopid!!!
hahaha!
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Originally Posted by Blacklist
LOL, Would you like to wager some money???
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When does the third generation XB arrive?
Gotta say I am a little dissapointed. That high black grill is UGLY - makes it look so cheap - I know it is an easy mod.
Definately has a Rav4 or Element look to it. Not impressed with the bubble lights.
I will hold my final judgement until I see some more pictures.
Does anyone know if there will be an AWD version?
Definately has a Rav4 or Element look to it. Not impressed with the bubble lights.
I will hold my final judgement until I see some more pictures.
Does anyone know if there will be an AWD version?
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Re: When does the third generation XB arrive?
Originally Posted by XbbbbBox
Gotta say I am a little dissapointed. That high black grill is UGLY - makes it look so cheap - I know it is an easy mod.
Definately has a Rav4 or Element look to it. Not impressed with the bubble lights.
I will hold my final judgement until I see some more pictures.
Does anyone know if there will be an AWD version?
Definately has a Rav4 or Element look to it. Not impressed with the bubble lights.
I will hold my final judgement until I see some more pictures.
Does anyone know if there will be an AWD version?
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I saw both cars in Miami and yes they looked very cool all modded up. I like my 1st generation xB and I will keep it, BUT if Scion would give me the keys to the new xB I would gladly drive it. 
I am sure the new models will grow on all of us and I can't wait until the FUSE comes out.
I am sure the new models will grow on all of us and I can't wait until the FUSE comes out.
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I'm not an xb owner but i think the new xb body style would be accepted if it didn't carry the xb title. In in defense of scion I think it should be given a chance. Hell when the xb first came out I thought it was ugly and the weirdest car i had ever seen, but when I saw what owners were doing to them and changing them I was digging it. I would of got an xb if i didnt get a tc. Give the new xb a chance. The second gen xb might even equal the first gen xb.
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xD- Swing and a miss. sorry.
xB- styling looks good. but the 2.4l is a deal breaker. not to mention the HID headlights. i bet this is going to be 18k to start and weight a few hundred lbs more. soccer moms across the country are going to buy it when they cant afford a Rav4 or CRV.
Why did the xB need to be any larger?! i mean really. the rear leg room is huge. if you wanted more storage move the seats up 6in no one would miss it. the 1.8l should have been in the xB also. im glad i got my RS3 xB but i dont for see me buying a new xB unless the interior is amazing. but from those black and white spy shots it looks very minivan-ish.
xB- styling looks good. but the 2.4l is a deal breaker. not to mention the HID headlights. i bet this is going to be 18k to start and weight a few hundred lbs more. soccer moms across the country are going to buy it when they cant afford a Rav4 or CRV.
Why did the xB need to be any larger?! i mean really. the rear leg room is huge. if you wanted more storage move the seats up 6in no one would miss it. the 1.8l should have been in the xB also. im glad i got my RS3 xB but i dont for see me buying a new xB unless the interior is amazing. but from those black and white spy shots it looks very minivan-ish.
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Likes and dislikes...
Like the black trim instead of body colored a pilars. Dislike the huge c pillars. Like the new front end. Overall nice redo but I'll stick with my true block box on wheels. its the only car I've ever owned that I've truely been satisfied with.. well other than the mr2 (which i still have)
Like the black trim instead of body colored a pilars. Dislike the huge c pillars. Like the new front end. Overall nice redo but I'll stick with my true block box on wheels. its the only car I've ever owned that I've truely been satisfied with.. well other than the mr2 (which i still have)
