2008 Scion xB Preview Detroit MI

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What it Is

Scion xB Preview - 2007 Chicago Auto Show: You're reading this and thinking that the Scion xB is the coolest car on the road - or maybe you think it's the import equivalent of a Pontiac Aztek. Either way, you're destined to continue dancing a love/hate tango with the newly minted 2008 Scion xB. It's simply more box to love, with more room inside, more power and a trendier style. Based on the Scion t2B Concept, the xB proves that Scion is really like most other automakers: more is better, and that means that you're really just like everyone else, too, just a little bigger, closer to middle age and more like your parents than you thought. But that's okay. You don't get asked for your ID anymore because you're so much more mature, right?

Why it Matters

The xB really is the center of the Scion universe. Consider: the outgoing xA was really just an econobox that could've been sold as a Toyota - and probably more effectively. The successful Scion tC is such a strong and fun value that it would also be a hit with a Toyota badge affixed to its snout, or any other mainstream brand for that matter. The xB, however, is different. Too odd to be mainstream yet mainstream enough to be incredibly useful, the xB immediately appealed to a unique collection of car buyers who were attracted to something different than the standard SUV - yet with all of the practicality. The new model continues on this path, and should be just as successful as the first-generation xB it replaces.