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306 messages, Last post on Nov 16, 2009 at 8:52 AM
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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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The new xB has lost its "cute" factor, so to speak. No longer a headturner, it has joined the ranks. The Scion designers are apparently hoping to tap a different segment of the market, I suppose. It is an xB in name only.
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These exterior specs don't make sense...AT ALL!  Features and Specs PDF Exterior Dimensions (mm): Overall Height: 167.3 Overall Width: 69.3 Overall Length: 63 Wheelbase: 102.4 Maybe the height and length are switched and the measurements are supposed to be in." not mm!  Killerpiece 
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"I notice that despite the long list of standard equipment (especially on the xB - look at all the safety gear that's standard), there's no cruise mentioned! Surely this will be a factory option this time around? What is it that Toyota thinks younger people hate so much about cruise control? And both of these engines come with available or standard cruise control in other Toyota models." Look at the standard features and you will notice that cruise control is there!  I too like the xB interior! Hope they didn't lower those headroom specs... I LOVE the airy feeling!  Killerpiece
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Replying to: la4mead (Feb 10, 2007 7:47 pm) As far as an all-glass roof like the tC has, things get a little hairy when you make a long, wide, and especially HIGH roof like the xB's all glass. Things can go tippy in a hurry. You can compensate by increasing the ground package, widening the track, etc etc, but really despite its microvan status the xB is still going to be a relatively small vehicle. If they make it huge to accomodate an all-glass roof, they kind of change the whole thing. I so wish they would reconsider making the 2.4 the standard engine. If I had my wish, it would be optional with the 1.8 as standard. I guess there were just a few too many people on the web complaining about how slow the current xB is (and to be fair, many of the articles in the press said the same thing. I thought the power was fine, although it is certainly not a fast car - too much drag from that vertical grille and windshield). |
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A 1.8 liter would have also been fine by me. It would have still been a significant upgrade.
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