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306 messages, Last post on Nov 16, 2009 at 8:52 AM
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But you can get a stick shift on the xB and not on the RAV4, so auto mpg may be close, but manual will be better with the xB.
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Replying to: sduff68 (Feb 23, 2007 9:53 am) After all, there is no reason that 2.4L and 158 HP should not get the same MPG as 1.5L and 103 HP 
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"After all, there is no reason that 2.4L and 158 HP should not get the same MPG as 1.5L and 103 HP" Very true. The Accord with a 166hp 2.4 gets EPA 24/34 while the Aveo with 103 hp 1.6 liter also gets EPA 24/34. Both with automatics.
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Replying to: dudleyr (Feb 26, 2007 2:00 pm) Of course, right now the manual in the xB actually does WORSE than the auto for fuel economy. Same is true in the tC. So there are no guarantees...
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| Yeah they are are gearing stick shifts way to low these days. Kind of silly. Why should the stick turn 3000 at 60 when the auto is 2300. | |
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The Element is due for a refresh for 2008. It will be interesting to see what Honda has in store for us. My personal view is that the Scion Xb if priced right will be a grand slam home run. The festure content and utility is amazing for what you pay. I would think that the new 2008 Xb will also attract a broader demographic including the baby boomers because of the increase in size. |
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Replying to: bpraxis (Mar 01, 2007 9:02 am) I looked through this string but didn't find anything on pricing...has anyone heard anything official on pricing? D
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Replying to: makana1 (Mar 02, 2007 12:37 pm) |
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Replying to: bpraxis (Mar 01, 2007 9:02 am) ------------------------------------ I agree. The Xb is now on my radar because of the increases in size and power. It's a viable alternative to the Element now. In fact, it's a viable alternative to all the small crossovers if you're not interested in AWD. If it's priced under 18k it will be a smash hit. My wife calls the current Xb a clown car.  Now it's a real car but still unique.
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Based on price increases for other new body styles for Toyota I am hoping that the price increase is less than $1000.00. As a matter of fact I will bet you a dollar that the price increase is less than the aforementioned amount. There is an article in one of the new Auto Mags showing the new Nissan Cube which according to the article will be imported to the US. It is very similar to the 2008 Xb. Love the competition.
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