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4.75 out of 5 stars

Ask the Dealership to order you a 2011

Edward, 05/07/2010
2011 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

We purchased our XB last week and are extremely happy with the vehicle! We purchased this car after comparing it against other compact cars on the market, and it totally fits our needs. We wanted a compact car that would not crush our kids in the back seat, an engine that was a 2.4L, good fuel economy, and something that could hold luggage in the truck. No other compact car fit our criteria except this one. We’ve put 800 miles on the car so far and have averaged 26.2 miles per tank of gas. If you’re in the market for a 2010, ask the dealer to bring in a 2011, because you’ll love the changes. We were sold on the 2010, but when we when saw the change. Great car for the money!!!!!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Out with the old, in with the new

Chris, 05/08/2010
2011 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I reluctantly traded-in my '06 xbox after reading about the new improvements (telescopic steering wheel, better seats, gauges, etc). I wasn't a fan of the 2nd gen initially, but eventually it grew on me. A week later, I am loving my new 2011 xB. I was pleasantly surprised by this new 'gen 3' version: the comfort and power were the first two things that jumped out. The ability to shift the auto transmission 'manually' is a nice bonus. The dash/stereo controls are a little confusing at first, but they're starting to make sense now. Gas mileage (24 MPG) is definitely lower than my old box (~31 MPG), but the trade-off of more power is worth it. The ride is smooth and quiet.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Love it!

klub182, 09/01/2010
2011 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Love the look inside and out. Roomy. Very smooth drive. Feels like you are in a little race car. It has more zip than I expected. You can't beat it for the price.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love It!

Linda Anderson, 08/06/2010
2011 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

We purchased this Scion XB after owning a Toyota Rav4. The Scion has just as much width room in the front and more head room than ever. Three of us, large adults, just took it on a 4000 mile trip to the NE. I loved the way we sat down lower in the car, but it was so easy to get in and out of. The gas mileage was "right on" with the sticker. You have to be a "fun" person to like the look, I do! When you're riding in it you feel that it is so much bigger. I can't believe people have even said what a cute car it is. I'm as happy with this car as I have been with the last 6 toyotas we've owned. *Needs to be behind seat pockets and the upholstery could use an upgrade.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Value, Very Low True Cost to Own

Clark, 12/31/2017
2011 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

The Scion xB was cheap to buy and cheap to own. It's our reliable car and it has excellent quality for the money. Highly recommended for those who want a reliable ride that costs very little to own.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Nice

Ih8reno, 11/20/2010
2011 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

had to return my last car and was checking for 1 month every dealership i could think of. ended up at Toyota and test drove the Matrix. Came close to signing but saw the Xb close by and had to try it. i loved it, and a week later am driving it. Nice looks, fully loaded, and smooth to drive.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Big change but worth it

EW, 06/10/2010
2011 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

After recently deciding that I needed something that was a little more flexible for a family with 2 kids than my previous 2 Tundras, I started looking at smaller utility vehicles. I also wanted to keep the cost reasonable without having to just "get by" with a tiny engine and tiny interior space, or with a vehicle that had questionable build quality. With all of this in mind, I have to say that I love the 2011 xB and it is exactly what I was looking for. It is very fun to drive, has plenty of power around town or on the highway and I can fit my wife and 2 kids (with car seats) in it and still have plenty of covered storage area in the back. Safety features are great as well.

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5 out of 5 stars

Function and fashion!

Mihir Shah, 03/11/2018
2011 Scion xB Release Series 8.0 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

A great car all around. Looks hipster with the reliability of a Toyota (it is made by Toyota). Plenty of space for families, roadtrips, moving lots of stuff besides large furniture. I used it for my small business. Great for families, college students, or small business owners.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Bring back the funk!

johnxbreezy, 02/28/2014
2011 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Used to have a 1st generation 2006 xB in 5-speed manual. It was my favorite car I owned. I outgrew it, and wanted something a bit more mature, and sleek. I also wanted to go for a VIP-style luxury-look this time around, and you can’t be VIP and shift your own gears! ;) That led me to pick up a big-body 2011 xB in automatic. The 2nd generation xB in manual is pretty silly, anyway--it’s just too big for a manual. I do love the car, but I’m not in love with it. It lost it’s groove, and seems as though the Kia Soul is the newer version of the 1st generation xB—it has all the funk that the new xBs lost. I still like the 2nd generation xB more than the Soul, but just saying.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love the new Design

Wags, 07/27/2010
2011 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Just received my XB after ordering it 3 months ago. I love it. I added the lower spring TRD 19" wheels and all the bells and whistles inside. So glad I got the stick adds so much fun to the driving aspect of the vehicle.

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