The xB merges, drives, speeds etc. just fine.

 

The whole thing about the octane rating of regular vs midgrade may be an artifact of living in the Denver metro area, where oxygenated fuel is de rigeur... I haven't really been much of anywhere out on the road to see what's being sold elsewhere, but whatever it is, you want 87 octane...

 

great car...great on the highway and on long trips.

 

i wanna know too how is the over all pick up while getting on to a frreeway

 

pickup is good...never a problem...and even in long island ny traffic ...that says alot for this little car