- hatchback 73,211
- 10,500 high price
- Henderson, NV
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- autoshopper.com
- hatchback 73,211 gasoline white manual
2010 scion xb review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Stylish box. introductionthe scion xb is a box on wheels. Completely redesigned for the 2008 model year, it is now in its second generation, a bit less boxy looking than the first generation models (2004-2007). Utility-wise, the xb is somewhat like the honda fit, with front-wheel drive, five doors, room for five passengers, good cargo space and lots of versatility. But it looks nothing like the fit. inside, there is lots of cargo capacity, and versatility is enhanced with front seats that fully recline and 60/40-split rear seats that drop flat with one pull of a lever. All in all, the xb is nimble, responsive and fun to drive around town. for 2010, new audio systems include a standard pioneer unit with ipod/usb connectivity, a programmable welcome message screen, and an rca output. An optional alpine premium system includes a 4. 3-inch color touch-screen monitor, hd radio technology, and optional navigation. lineupthe scion xb comes with a choice of manual transmission 15,850) or automatic 16,800). standard equipment includes charcoal fabric interior, air conditioning, cruise control, information display, 160-watt pioneer audio system with ipod and auxiliary connection, tilt steering wheel with audio controls, remote keyless entry, power side mirrors with turn signal indicators, power windows, and door locks, halogen headlamps, tinted glass, 16-inch steel wheels with wheelcovers. options include alloy wheels in 16-inch 795) and 17-inch 1,595) sizes, a rear spoiler 423), alpine premium audio 449), alpine premium audio with navigation 1,198), and a rear-seat dvd entertainment system 1,599). For those desiring high performance, scion dealers sell many trd (toyota racing development) parts, from superchargers to suspension items to aerodynamic kits. safety features include vehicle stability control with traction control, anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution (ebd) and brake assist, a tire-pressure monitor, frontal and front side airbags, and side-curtain airbags. walkaroundbelieve it or not, the scion xb sort of has the limo look going for it. Maybe even a gangster look, like a sedan from the '20s. It's the roofline with the thick c-pillar that's located all the way at the back of the car, and the uninterrupted dark tinted windows. The roof-to-floor b-pillar is hidden between the doors, covered by parts of the black frames around the windows. there's also a subtle 1. 5-inch taper from the height of the windows at the front of the front window to the rear of the rear window, adding to the effect of reducing the squareness and making the xb look longer. The headlamps are shapely and swept back, although they stick out at the sides, like bubbles. Below the thick plastic bumper under the grille, there's another black grille that sucks in air for the bottom of the radiator. At each side there are thin vertical black rubber things, apparently meant to be faux air intakes for brakes. They lend depth to the otherwise massive and flat valance. even though it's a box, the long body, wide c-pillar, rounded fender flares, and integrated nose make the xb look not so squared-off from any angle. interiorthe interior of the scion xb fits with the exterior looks. The driver has a commanding view of the road. That's exceptional if not unique, for a car of this size. The short nose, big windshield, elevatable driver's seat, and far-away dashboard create this feel. The glass is nearly upright and doesn't sweep back very much. there's not much of a stretch from the front-seat passenger's knees to the good-sized glovebox. It's mounted low so it folds down, possibly on the passenger's shins. Above the glovebox there is a long thin tray which might be useful if it had a liner that offered some grip, instead of the hard, slick vinyl. charcoal is the only color for the fabric seats, which are comfortable and well bolstered, although they're shapeless and light on padding in the rear. The fabric isn't as sturdy, outdoorsy or cool as that in the mazda3, but charcoal makes the most of the cloth. At the far left is the information display, revealing things like fuel mileage and range. Then comes the clock, which is highly readable; unlike so many, the color is orange and it has an eave to reduce being washed out by sunlight. The digital speedometer is excellent, with big numbers that are, like those on the clock, easily readable. Beyond these are the gas gauge and temperature gauge. there's a lot of sound dampening material in the xb, and it seems like most of it must be in the firewall. Or else the engine is just quiet. And for some reason there's only one backup light, on the driver's side. Is it a scion styling thing, like one earring or something? scion has put special effort into the air conditioning, and it shows. The door handles, however, show little thought about ergonomics. They're horizontal, thin, barely two inches long, and tapered to a point. most of the slim space between the seats is taken by two fixed cupholders, a slot for a cellphone, and the parking brake lever, leaving room for only a small console compartment rearward between the seats. the 60/40-split rear seats fold flat easily, creating good cargo space behind the front seats. The front passenger seat reclines, and that's good for naps, but with the passenger seat down there isn't any more practical cargo space because it reclines right on top of the folded rear seat, so it sticks way up there. The latest epa ratings are 22/28 mpg city/highway for the xb. throttle response is excellent and steady. The revs climb right up through the numbers on the tachometer, until the transmission upshifts at 6100 or 6200 rpm (even if it's in manual mode). The engine doesn't feel like it's working hard, it feels like it loves every chance it gets to leap between 3000 rpm and 6000 rpm. just don't forget that the scion xb is not a sports car. Or maybe it was the five-speed manual transmission we were wishing for. This might be an annoyance if the xb weren't so eager about wanting to zoom forward. Every time it kicks down to third, it's happy. The front and rear rotors are. Anti-lock Brakes✔ Tachometer✔ Power Windows✔ Cruise Control✔ DVD Entertainment System✔ Air Conditioning✔ Alloy Wheels
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