Why was Scion xB discontinued?
Scion seemed to have lost the target audience it initially wanted to attract. These youthful customers were perfectly happy buying existing Toyota vehicles. Because of this, it made more sense for the parent company to integrate Scion’s cars into its main lineup. The Scion brand was officially discontinued in 2016.
When was the last scion xB made?
2015
For the xB, 2015 was the final model year of production.
Is the 2009 Scion xB reliable?
Owns this car The scion has been very reliable and gets great gas mileage and looks cool too. Rating breakdown (out of 5): Comfort 4.0. Interior design 4.0.
How long does a Scion xB last?
2006 and prior year models are known to last 300k plus miles. My last xB showed 450k miles when I sold it to a friend who now has over 500k miles on it! This vehicle is not a performance model, but will get you where you need to go (so long as you are not in a hurry).
What was the best year for the Scion xB?
2004
2004 Scion xB The odd, boxy xB brought some much-needed excitement to the bland, anonymous, jellybean-shaped sub-compact market. Consumer Reports said the Scion’s “good visibility and compact dimensions make the xB a great city car.” It was named one of the most reliable small cars of 2004.
Are there any changes to the Scion xB?
Other than a new color, there are no major changes for the 2009 Scion xB. When Scion set out last year to redesign the original xB, it asked current owners and fans of the brand what they would like to see on the next generation.
What kind of grille does a Scion xB have?
The 2009 xB is noticeably rounder and larger than the rolling breadbox that was the original xB. The latest xB touts a rectangular grille flanked by multi-reflector halogen lamp clusters with low projector beams that curve along the car’s sides.
What kind of body does a scion ride have?
Scion RIDE. It is a 1:18 Ridemakerz model based on the second-generation Scion xB. The body was available in Cannonball Black, Comet Blue and Wasabi Green. The 7:8 full-sized concept and the toy were unveiled in 2007 SEMA show.
What is the serial number on a Scion RS?
All Scion RS’ receive special badges indicating the serial number. Limited Edition vehicles were, from a marketing standpoint, used to create a buzz for the brand name, with their exterior colors tending toward loud or bright hues (i.e. orange, yellow, red, blue, green).