Performance

The most welcome change to the xB is the new engine. The 2.4-liter four-cylinder shared with the Scion tC produces 50 more horses than the old engine, and the extra power is evident from a dead stop to passing and everything in between. So is its newfound thirst; we averaged only 21.1 mpg, albeit via some aggressive driving. The four-speed automatic did its best to ruin any fun we tried to have; it’s slow to shift, and even in manual mode it up and downshifts whenever it wants. If you’re looking for sport, get the stick.

Research 2008 Scion xB

The Daily Drive