Scion Road Tests Articles

Long Term Verdict: 2008 Scion xB

Better, but Not As Exceptional - As an art piece, xB version 2.0 falls far short of the idiosyncratic original. As a small crossover/wagon, though, it won all of us over. more

The Pretenders: 2010 Kia Soul vs 2009 Nissan Cube vs 2009 Scion xB

You may be looking at the images of these decidedly non-SUVs wondering why this story is even included on trucktrend.com. Well, for those who want a crossover or SUV but need something small and efficient, the Kia Soul, Nissan Cube, or Scion xB might be just what they're looking for. These are the v more

Long Term Update 4: 2008 Scion xB

11 months and 15,711 miles - The xB is still frugal at the pump, delivering about 23 mpg over its nearly 16,000-mile tenure. more

Long Term Update 2: 2008 Scion xB

9 months and 11,988 miles - After almost 12,000 miles, the Scion has achieved 22.7 mpg and garnered maintenance cost of just $24.99, thanks in part to a complimentary first service at 5000 miles. more

Long-Term Update 1: 2008 Scion xB

5 months and 6889 miles - The aggressive restyle, combined with increased power delivery, edges the xB into a more sporting niche. more

Long-Term Arrival: 2008 Scion xB

"Quirky raised to a new art form." That's how technical editor Kim Reynolds praised the new, second-generation 2008 Scion xB. more

First Drive: 2008 Scion xB

Though all-new and substantially upgraded, the surprise is that the new 2008 Scion xB is nowhere near as groundbreaking as the old one. more

Long Term Update 5: 2008 Scion xB

The Scion xB's iPod setup is a great feature to have on a long drive, with one exception -- you have to be stopped to make any changes. more

2008 Sicon xB Photo Gallery

All-New 2008 Sicon xB Photos! more

First Look: 2008 Scion xB and 2008 Scion xD

After four model years, it's time to replace the xA and xB with...cars that look similar to the xA and xB, albeit less JDM. more

Road Test: Scion xB

Over 10 years ago, the sport/utility category was created to accommodate vehicles that couldn't be defined as cars, trucks, or vans. Since then, the market has evolved and now offers several vehicles that don't fit any current classification. Enter the crossover, and the Scion, possibly the oddest v more

2004 Scion xA

Toyota believes it needs a separate brand that Gen-Yers will see as their own, not what their parents drove. Will quality, like youth, be wasted on the young? more