2008 Scion xB Custom SEMA Show Car, Award Winning with many Extras

Detailed item info Model OverviewThe all-new 2008 Scion xB keeps the boxy shape of the former model. but its edges become a little softer and it's a size larger overall. Length is up by about a foot. width by three inches. and wheelbase by four inches. To handle the larger size and weight of the new xB. a larger 2. 4L four-cylinder engine is standard. The engine. which is used throughout much of the Toyota model lineup and has variable valve timing. makes 158 horsepower and is paired with either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. All xBs have front-wheel drive. The xB promises a good. well-controlled ride combined with responsive. nimble handling. Brakes are especially notable; four-wheel anti-lock discs. with ventilated discs in front. are standard. Safety is also a strongpoint; stability control. front seat-mounted side air bags. and side curtain bags are all standard. The interior offers a surprisingly roomy back seat good for two adults. or three in a pinch. They're split 60/40 and can fold flat to expand the already large 21. 7-cubic-foot space to handle larger loads. There's a "hidden" storage tray beneath the back seat for small items like laptops. In front there are several storage boxes and trays. a driver's armrest. and the front seats can fully recline. A multi-information display with trip computer functions is included. along with orange-lit gauges. The standard 160-watt Pioneer audio system features MP3 and WMA compatibility. digital media player connectivity. and a mini-jack input. It is also one of the few units that displays the device's track. artist. and album information. In addition. it includes steering-wheel audio controls. A premium audio system is available as a dealer-installed accessory. and it brings an electroluminescent screen that has customizable "skins" and can play short video clips and images. Scions are sold in a very different way compared to most car brands. The xB comes in a single specification. with no factory options. but there are a number of dealer-installed options aimed at customizing the vehicle for customer needs. For instance. among many possible options. these may include a more flamboyant exhaust system. a short-shift kit. flashier wheels. or customized interior lighting.