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2004 Scion xB Review
Boxy but good.
2004 xB Review Summary & Specifications
Looks matter, in cars more than in most material things. Thus, perhaps the most remarkable impression from driving the xB was the lack of turning heads drawn by the stand-out body style. Even so, there may be something to be said for being the first on the block to have one. The federal government calls the Scion xB a small wagon. In any case, the Scion xB is a Toyota, indicating the potential of many years of trouble-free, squeak-free ownership. It's also aggressively priced.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | Tom Lankard |
| Model Lineup | xB ($13,680) |
| Engines (standard) | 1.5-liter 16-valve inline-4 |
| Engines (optional) | 1.5-liter 16-valve four-cylinder |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed manual |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | driver and front passenger dual-stage airbags; first-aid kit; antilock brake system with Electronic Brake-force Distribution and Brake Assist; Vehicle Stability Control and Traction Control; head restraints and three-point seatbelts in all five seating positions |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | none |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
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| Manufacturer URL | www.scion.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 13680 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Scion xB ($13,680) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning; center console; cargo area under-floor storage; first aid kit; six-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo; power door locks, outside mirrors and windows; remote keyless entry; tilt steering wheel; rear window defogger and wiper |
| Destination Charge | 485 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Sport Package ($353) includes pedal covers, shift knob and front strut tower brace; Exterior Package ($758) includes body side graphic, rear spoiler and B-pillar and fuel filler door appliques; Light Package ($879) includes LED interior light kit, cup holder illumination, and fog lamps; carpet floor and cargo mats ($120); alloy wheels ($665); Scion Security ($429); Sound Package ($774) includes AM/FM/6-disc CD changer and subwoofer |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 18143 |
| Horse Power | 108 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 105 @ 4200 |
| Fuel Economy | 31/35 |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 |
| Length/Width/Height | 155.3/66.5/64.6 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 36.1 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 46.1/50.6/45.3 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 45.7/50.6/38 |
| Trunk Volume | 43.4 |
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| Front Suspension | independent Macpherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | torsion beam with stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 6.1 |
| Curb Weight | |
| Stock Tires | P185/60R15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum with ABS, EBD, and Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.9 |
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