2009 Scion xB Review
Model Lineup
With all Scions, there is just one model but a million options. That's the Scion personalization theme. The xB with manual transmission is $15,750; with automatic it's $16,700.
Standard equipment on the xB 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), 17-inch ($1,595), and 19-inch ($2,150) sizes, a rear spoiler ($423), Pioneer premium audio ($389), a navigation system ($1,800), and a rear seat DVD entertainment system with 7-inch screens in the back of the front headrests ($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.
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