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306 messages, Last post on Nov 16, 2009 at 8:52 AM
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Replying to: alpha01 (Feb 09, 2007 8:37 am) |
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Replying to: alpha01 (Feb 09, 2007 8:37 am) |
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Yes - I would have also much preferred the Corolla 1.8 like the xD has. It would have still been much more powerfull than the old engine, and would get excellent mpg. I just hope the car gets Camry gearing not Tc gearing. To me the whole advantage of a car like this is to have all that room and excellent mpg. If it gets about the same mpg as a V-6 Camry, RAV 4 or a Subaru Outback with AWD, then what is the point? |
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So it does have cruise? Great. Surely they wouldn't make the same mistake twice. I like the 2.4 in the B. Plenty of grunt when it's loaded with people and cargo. And for those who want better mpg, there's the 1.8 in the D. I like the changes. I also like the new center mounted gauges. For me, the old B was too small with too small an engine and no cruise. Now it's something I'll consider. |
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any idea when one could obtain a new 2008 xB? i emailed scion in hopes they could tell me. i'm escatic  . i had a 2005 and really didn't care too much for it. got a civic. but willing to reconsider now! the console is awesome  . oh and now comes with an armrest.
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I like the 2.4 if the gearing is right, and the xD will be offered with the 1.8 for those who want an economy wagon. The equipment level seems OK for the price (if cruise is finally included - but I didn't see it either). What seems to be missing is a factory power moonroof option, presumably to cut production costs, although it was available on the Matrix which the xD was supposed to be based on. It's too bad, the xB would have been really awesome with a big factory "Skyroof" with all that flat metal. It would have made it seem like a real nice little "GT" well-equipped wagon, something missing from the competitive market. I'm sure there are a lot of folks who would not agree with me, and think moonroofs are an unnecessary luxury on a vehicle in this price class, but I think they really improve the spaciousness, ventilation, and fun factor, and when the cost is amortized over the life of the car, it is a well-spent value.
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Here is a photo of the dash - you can actually see the cruise, so it looks like it will happen. http://www.netscape.com/viewstory/2007/02/08/2008-scion-xd-first-video-and-89-hi- - gh-res-images/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2F2007%2F02%2F08%2Fchicago-auto- - -show-toyota-unveils-the-all-new-2008-scion-xd-w%2F&frame=true Just checked the link and it is off a little - click on the Xb on the left and you will get to a ton of pictures. |
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| I wonder what the fuel tank capacity for the new XB is. I hope it's more than 11.9. Does anybody have any info on this? | |
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From certain angles, the new B has a look similar to the styles of the 30s. Especially in the thick D pillar and the chopped look. With a more retro front end, it could really play the part. IOW, the B isn't retro or even attempting to be but I think the stylists accidentally caught the look. |
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Current xB looks nice, proportional and functional, it has the engine of just the right displacement (ok, I would not mind 1.8 Corolla's engine instead), and it already has the roomiest cabin. It is a perfect city car with credible highway capability. This 2008 monster with huge engine, bad fuel economy and styling cues taken from the ugliest SUV ever -- I am talking about FJ cruiser -- is an ungainly and dysfunctional piece of crap. The only thing that Toyota have done properly with xB/xD is putting 1.8L engine on xD.
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