WHAT IS THE SCION XB?
The xB is a subcompact hatchback (some call it a wagon, others a micro-SUV) from Toyota's youth-market division Scion. Introduced in the US in 2003, Scion's box-on-wheels was intended to appeal to young'uns who wanted something different -- something radically different -- from their parents' camry. (Oddly enough, the average xB buyer in those early days was in her mid-30s.) Scion provides for heavy customization with a wide variety of dealer-installed appearance options.
PRICE RANGE
$14,570 to $21,000+
Click here for detailed Scion xB pricing and options
EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Manual: 31 city/34 highway
Automatic: 31 city/ 35 highway
SUMMARY
Good: Lots of carrying capacity in a small, fuel-efficient package
Bad: No side airbags, options jack the price way, way, way up
Verdict: Functional and efficient -- a great alternative to an SUV
