2009 Scion xB Consumer Reviews

Fast sleeper

Written by: Autocrosser on 10/15/2009

Vehicle

2009 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I love this vehicle. I replaced a gas guzzler, 18 mpg, with this 27+ mpg, 80% hiway use car. I towed my race car with the replaced suv, and now I am autocrossing the xb. I've finished first in every event this year, 12. I load up my overnight gear; sleeping bag, mattress, food, cooler, clothes, and helmet, and off I go. She rides smooth and quick, plenty of power.

Favorite Features

Looks really cool, drives like a sports car. Room for a lot of gear. Great view of road. The brakes could not be better.

Suggested Improvements

A telescoping steering wheel.Firmer driver's seat.Self tinting mirrors.

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Mad In Love

Written by: MansfieldRider on 10/13/2009

Vehicle

2009 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I went to dealership to buy 2010 Venza.When I drove up saw the Red 6.0 Series. Told my husband that I wanted to test drive it before I ordered my Venza. Too bad for Venza that I did. Fell in love. Went in and ordered Classic Silver Metallic XB. Coolest thing I have driven. Put numerous accessories on it. Took them a wk to install them after they got it. I got leather seats, sport steering wheel, sport shift knob, door sill illumination, overhead console box, auto dimming mirror, upgraded audio system, tinted windows, floor and cargo mats, cargo cover. Sure I missed some and still not finished adding yet. Everyone loves it but not as much as me.It's a head turner.Mad in love. Everyone needs 1.

Favorite Features

Leather seats, audio system,roomy and everything else. So easy to dress up. Handles superb. Not sure about gas mileage yet. Seems to be great.Really sporty look.

Suggested Improvements

Would be nice to have driver and passenger armrest. Separate display for range, fuel,trip etc. Even nicer not to have to reach for button on dash. Maybe put it on steering wheel. Power seats would be a plus to. Even if you never do these things I would still love it.

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I wish never bought it

Written by: Sam lathou on 09/22/2009

Vehicle

2009 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I’ve had my 09 XB for over 7 months brand new. And since day one at over 40 M/H pulls to the right. Complained to Toyota but no action was taken. I don’t like it at all, sheep car yet I paid over $19500 cash for it. Took it to another shop and was told rear left tire out of alignment but Toyota didn’t provide adjustment for the rear and NO TIE ROD…means the rear has to be shimmed or something ,, big money to do that

Favorite Features

The color only

Suggested Improvements

needs better suspension and tie rod adjustment for the rear

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Great set of features for the price

Written by: nitido357 on 09/08/2009

Vehicle

2009 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I have had this xB for about a month and a half and I'm still loving it like the first day. Many xB1 detractors decry the increased size, but I love it. The car is more comfortable than any mid-size car. It is also quite fuel efficient considering that you are still driving a box at 65-70 mph. Recently got 34 mpg on 2hr trip to OKC, quite hilly at times. My family of 5 fits quite easily on short and longish trips. The wife loves the cargo space, which is much better than the '07 Pacifica she drives around town.

Favorite Features

Everything. For under 20k in dollars, this car gives you a lot. Seamless iPod integration is a plus. Stock Pioneer equipment is very nice. Safety feature set is excellent for the price.

Suggested Improvements

Wish bluetooth was built-in, but I can deal. The Kia Soul has it, but I've always been a scion guy. Sun visors are useless. 4-speed auto? Would def. benefit from a 5th gear. Toyota added a USB interface with the '10 xB..wish I waited

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Neat Ride

Written by: Craig on 09/07/2009

Vehicle

2009 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Bought this car for its looks and special features. It is a Absolutely Red, series 6 with upgraded floor mats, fog lights, bumper protector, Nav. system standard on this one. I was looking at an xd but really liked this special addition. So long story short I love it. Had to put some black and chrome wheels on it so I spent right at 20k for it. I get about 4 more miles to the gal. city/hwy than what was on the msrp. Quality is outstanding for the price and the Toyota quality control sure shows in this car. Only drive about 4500 miles a year but some day someone is going to get a great used car. Neat Ride

Favorite Features

Looks of exterior, Nav system, series 6 limited addition only 2500 built

Suggested Improvements

do away with the worthless arm rest. Available leather seating.

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Balance the car

Written by: JBE on 09/07/2009

Vehicle

2009 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I love the XB but it needs some visual balance. First the single backup light needs a partner to balance the bumper. Also, annoying is the fact only one armrest is provided but at least it is for the driver. And one final" want" for my XB would be dual pipes to really make a power statement. I guess it is the old v-8 mindset that I grew up with in the 60s.

Favorite Features

The highway ride feels great. I drive an HHR for my job and altho pleased I prefer my XB because of the better view and more space in the interior.Also I like the XB because there is not a saturation of them on the road as compared to the PT cruisers and HHRs.

Suggested Improvements

I already stated at the beginning of my missive.

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Not great but a good compromise

Written by: Ron on 08/24/2009

Vehicle

2009 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I just finished reading a review about the Soul,Cube, and the XB. Scion is head over shoulders over the competition. I love the comfort, unlike Honda’s board covered up with fabric, when you sit on a Scion you feel like you’re on your lazyboy at home not as though you’re in some Chinese torture camp bench. Safety was a must for me, side curtain airbags, dual airbags, ABS, VSC, 4 wheel disk brakes, etc. I also love how everything is included in the pricing, none of this “oh you wanted a steering wheel? Well that’s extra” crap. This thing is loaded. Gas mileage. The 4 speed automatic transmission has got to go and be replaced with a 5 speed. This is key for MPG. As it stands now the gas mileag

Favorite Features

e is tolerable but I wouldn’t call it good. I’m getting about 24 miles to the gallon. Also, people putting mileage figures on here don’t be lazy, do the math and don’t just put up what the trip computer tells you up here! Overall good vehicle, I have 2 teenagers and they fit well.Buy a hitchitsgreat

Suggested Improvements

The driver arm rest is a joke The one backup light is retarded add another one for better visibility Fix Gas light to turn on when only 1 gallon remains and the new little red light Ford has for the blind spot would be awesome as there is a blind spot on the XB. Be the original and not the copy.

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It was worth the Change!

Written by: stormancast on 08/17/2009

Vehicle

2009 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

This car had pretty much what I was looking for. 1. Space the back seat room is bigger than my wife 2002 Durango, 2. Good size cargo area, 3. Decent engine size/Power, and 4. Decent Mileage. I have already put 1800 miles on and enjoy driving it. It has a lot of of spunk and great turn radius. I did my research and test drove many compact cars that was in the same price range. Nothing seemed to compare to the XB. When I work from Home my wife steals it from me. The only negatives would be the arm rest, the power plug needs the key in the ignition and door console needs to be higher. overall I love the car.

Favorite Features

Room in the car, Performance, steering wheel control. shelf underneath the back seat.

Suggested Improvements

Improve the armrest and add one for the passenger, add another power plug that does not require key in the ignition. Raise the door console.

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Way better than the old XB

Written by: sigjuliussen on 08/10/2009

Vehicle

2009 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Just replaced my old 06 XB with a 09 and I love my new one way more. I'm getting 25 mpg in the city and 31 on the highway. It is more stable on the highway and feels much more substantial of a car. I get almost as much MPG out of the new one and way more power.

Favorite Features

Interior Room Front and Back, The extra power, up from 103 horsepower to 158

Suggested Improvements

sunroof

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this is a drivers car

Written by: vb xb on 08/03/2009

Vehicle

2009 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I purchased my 2009 xb last year and I love it. This car is great on gas despite what the critics say, I average 28 mpg with the 5 speed manual. I needed something bigger than a car to carry my tools but still got good gas millage and was sporty. I get compliments all the time on its looks and back seat space. I want to add the trd clutch, shifter and maybe the intercooler eventually but I am really happy I bought this wagon. The cd player upgrade is a must for any die hard music lover, I got mine upgraded for free! Thanks checkerd flag Toyota. All in all this is one bad a$$ little toaster and I know it will last me for years to come.

Favorite Features

the 5 speed manual, cd player and the head and leg room im six two and feel great driving this on long trips.

Suggested Improvements

better lighting inside and maybe passenger arm rest

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