jolyrgr

Am I the only one that doesn't get the dash mounted shifter? I tried out a Matrix with an almost identical set-up and had to reach every time that I had to change gears. Ergonomics were all wrong.
This car may end up being a decent addition to the scion line-up, but I don't think it is an xB.

xb_superman

i like the xb it looks nice

xb_superman

thats a nice xb

yellow_aspen

My take on the xB2:

1. It looks very close to the t2B concept.
2. When I see the pics of it with people standing next to it, it actually looks more compact then the current model. Don't ask me why but it somehow evokes the feeling I get from looking at a Mini (stubby and powerful all at the same time). The quirky putter around vibe of the current model is gone, this one feels much more aggressive.
3. I am disappointed in the interior. The plastic around the shifter looks cheap (how bout some real brushed chrome Toyota?), and there is absolutely no flow to it. Compare it to the elegance of the TC and you'll see what I mean. Its just choppy with weird angles, indentations, and shapes...there's no coherent theme outside of disorganization to the interior.

My overall take without seeing it in person is that its a mixed bag. Some elements are done very well and others just seem chaotic.

brambling

Yeah I get it. On the current xB the manual shifter hits the passenger's knee when you shift into 5th.

If you were really sporty and drove with both hands on the wheel it would be decent too.

Iride_xB04

xB2 = ugly

Big_Bird

that blue color looks like poop

but i still love the new "xB"

rishio

I like how all the gauges flow around the steering wheel so that it's all as close to the driver as possible without the steering wheel getting in the way..

OldYeller

Thanks for posting--I like the Teal color. Will have to see the new box in person. Not sure I am ready for a larger version of the xB............