They sell a 4WD version of the BB in Japan, I don't see why it couldn't be sold in the states. Even if it was only a $1,200 to $1,800 dollar option, you could still get in on one well under 20 grand. It'd be the perfect replacement for my 4WD Tercel wagon.

I suppose Toyota wouldn't be too hip on the idea of a 4WD Scion xB, since it could cannibalize sales from 4WD the Matrix and even the RAV4. Hmm.

 

yeah, i was wondering the same thing.

 

I think it'd be a good seller. Sales have been strong, even in the snowbelt, where Subaru's sell so well. Heck, you could just about call it a FUV then. (Freakish Utility Vehicle)

Even though I live in Florida, I find the 4WD on my Tercel really handy when driving on the beach or even in the crazy downpour rains we get here. Coupled with the standard stability control on the xB, you'd have a reasonably capable little vanlet.

 

I never understood why the US does not get a lot of smaller engine 4WD or AWD cars.

Even Ford does not sell like the AWD Focus over here... not fair.


A 4WD xB would sell well I would think.

 

Id take a 4wd xB!! People would start drifting in the box! that would be sick!!

 

i'd like it, but most people who want a 4x4 probably want a larger engine..1.5l is some, but not enough imo...though i'd still drive one

 

Very very small.

 

on the current engine I'd imagine we'd lose too much power to the wheels.

but I would've loved to see a 4wd xB

 

None!

 

I would sport an AWD XB in no time.

 

It's not a full time AWD anyway. It's one of those AWD system tha tturn on only below 35mph or something like that. Because the Xb is targeted for mainly urban young folks, it wouldn't make sense for Toyota to bring WRD version of Xb to US.

 

now AWD would be cool with a better final drive

 

More weight and a less efficient driveline on a 1.5?

They can keep the AWD. If I need all wheels driven, I'll pick up a vehicle with another liter of displacement.

-Justin

 

why 4WD? the only places that need it are probably minnesota, alaska, and maybe colorado.

i live in NE where we get quite a lot of snow... and FWD does damn fine

 

It doesn't fit the Scion logic. The xB does great already in the snow so it would be a useless vehicle. Plus I hope Scion doesn't start offering an S.U.V. YUCK!, there I said the S word. Now I can go wash out my mouth. LMAO

 

On the Toyota Japan website it says something about a different engine offered in the 4WD version.

http://toyota.jp/bb/grade/grade/index.html


1500
VVT-i
1NZ-FE

No wait, that's the 1.5 we already get here isn't it? It also looks like they have a 1.3 liter engine.

1300
VVT-i
2NZ-FE

108 HP would still be plenty for me with 4WD. I've been driving my 62 hp Tercel with 4WD for years now with no troubles.

 

The 4WD comes with a 1.3 liter turbo engine. I believe.

 

What chance?

Monkeys and flying from my posterior come to mind.

 

I wonder if a 4WD xB would have a smaller fuel tank because of the extra stuff in the back. That's why the AWD Matrix has a smaller tank, right? Less MPG plus smaller tank equals much smaller range.

 

Guys need to learn the difference between 4WD and AWD