2009 Scion xB Base Automatic

• Fuel Consumption: City: 22 mpg
• Fuel Consumption: Highway: 28 mpg
• Remote power door locks
• Power windows
• Cruise controls on steering wheel
• Cruise control
• 4-wheel ABS Brakes
• Front Ventilated disc brakes
• 1st and 2nd row curtain head airbags
• Passenger Airbag
• Side airbag
• Digital Audio Input
• In-Dash single CD player
• Audio system memory card slot
• MP3 player
• Audio System Premium Brand: Pioneer
• AM/FM/Satellite-prep Radio
• Speed Sensitive Audio Volume Control
• Surround Audio
• Total Number of Speakers: 6
• Braking Assist
• ABS and Driveline Traction Control
• Stability control
• Privacy glass: Deep
• Wheel Diameter: 16
• Wheel Width: 6.5
• Urethane steering wheel trim
• Urethane shift knob trim
• Metal-look dash trim
• Metal-look center console trim
• Trip computer
• External temperature display
• Tachometer
• Manufacturer's 0-60mph acceleration time (seconds): 9.2 s
• Power remote driver mirror adjustment
• Power remote passenger mirror adjustment
• Turn signal in mirrors
• Dual vanity mirrors
• Audio controls on steering wheel
• Front reading lights
• Cloth seat upholstery
• Front sport seat
• Rear bench
• Fold forward seatback rear seats
• Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
• Electric power steering
• Suspension class: Regular
• Manual front air conditioning
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Cargo area light
• Max cargo capacity: 70 cu.ft.
• Vehicle Emissions: ULEV II
• Fuel Type: Regular unleaded
• Fuel Capacity: 14.0 gal.
• Instrumentation: Low fuel level
• Clock: In-dash
• Coil front spring
• Regular front stabilizer bar
• Independent front suspension classification
• Strut front suspension
• Front Independent Suspension
• Coil rear spring
• Semi-independent rear suspension
• Torsion beam rear suspension
• Front suspension stabilizer bar
• Intermittent front wipers
• Steel spare wheel rim
• Spare Tire Mount Location: Inside under cargo
• Black grille
• Center Console: Partial with covered storage
• Curb weight: 3,086 lbs.
• Overall Length: 167.3"
• Overall Width: 69.3"
• Overall height: 62.6"
• Wheelbase: 102.4"
• Front Head Room: 40.0"
• Rear Head Room: 41.2"
• Front Leg Room: 40.7"

Model Highlights

The 2009 Scion xB maintains the status quo from last year's major redesign. Still standard is a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine with Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i). The engine is also found in the Scion tC and Toyota's Camry, and it makes a sprightly 158 horsepower. It is paired with either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. All xBs are front-wheel drive. The xB delivers a good, well-controlled ride combined with responsive, nimble handling. Brakes are especially notable, and four-wheel antilock discs, with ventilated discs up front, are standard. Safety is also one of the xB's strong point; 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, the xB 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 differently when compared to most car brands. The xB comes in a single specification, with no factory options (except manual or automatic transmission), but there are a number of dealer-installed options aimed at customizing the vehicle for customer needs. For example, among many possible options, these may include a short-shift kit, flashier wheels, or customized interior lighting.