Scion xB Scion xB 2008

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Scion xB Features

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Available Features for the Scion xB

  

Model Year 2008
Model xB
Trim Base
Engines  
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6000
162 lb-ft@4000
 2.4L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>158 hp@6000 <br>162 lb-ft@4000 is a standard feature.
Transmissions  
5-speed manual 5-speed manual is a standard feature.
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic is an optional feature.
Drivetrains  
FWD FWD is a standard feature.
Tires  
205/55R16 tires 205/55R16 tires is a standard feature.
Audio Systems  
Pioneer, 160W, 6 speakers Pioneer, 160W, 6 speakers is a standard feature.
Accessories  
Cruise control Cruise control is a standard feature.
First-aid kit First-aid kit is a standard feature.
Power front side windowsOften must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.   Power front side windows is a standard feature.
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Power locks Power locks is a standard feature.
Power rear side windows Power rear side windows is a standard feature.
Remote keyless entryUnlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.   Remote keyless entry is a standard feature.
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Tilt steering wheel, manual Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety  
4-wheel disc brakesRear disc brakes.   4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature.
Rear disc brakes.
AlarmOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.   Alarm is an optional feature.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Antilock brakes (ABS)Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.   Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature.
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Brake assistWhen a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.   Brake assist is a standard feature.
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
Front airbagsMandatory, in all cars.   Front airbags is a standard feature.
Mandatory, in all cars.
Side curtain airbagsAirbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.   Side curtain airbags is a standard feature.
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.
Stability controlSelectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).   Stability control is a standard feature.
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Temporary spare tire Temporary spare tire is a standard feature.
Tire-pressure monitorTwo types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.   Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature.
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Traction controlWhen a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.   Traction control is a standard feature.
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
Cargo Management  
Cargo cover Cargo cover is an optional feature.
Cargo net Cargo net is an optional feature.
Console with shifter Console with shifter is a standard feature.
Storage beneath cargo floorLarge storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized.   Storage beneath cargo floor is a standard feature.
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized.
Storage compartment under second row seats Storage compartment under second row seats is a standard feature.
Climate Control  
Air conditioning Air conditioning is a standard feature.
Interior air filterFilters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.   Interior air filter is a standard feature.
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.
Intermittent wipers Intermittent wipers is a standard feature.
Rear defrost Rear defrost is a standard feature.
Rear wiper Rear wiper is a standard feature.
Exterior  
Bodyside graphics Bodyside graphics is an optional feature.
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.   Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature.
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.
Deep-tinted rear windows Deep-tinted rear windows is a standard feature.
Rear bumper protector Rear bumper protector is an optional feature.
Rear spoilerCan be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.   Rear spoiler is an optional feature.
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.
Infotainment  
Audio controls on steering wheel Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature.
Aux inputJack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.   Aux input is a standard feature.
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.
CD changer, in-dashIncludes CD player.   CD changer, in-dash is an optional feature.
Includes CD player.
CD player  
iPod integrationIntegrates an iPod with the vehicle's controls and speakers. Usually included if there is a USB port, but can also rely on a proprietary port.   iPod integration is a standard feature.
Integrates an iPod with the vehicle's controls and speakers. Usually included if there is a USB port, but can also rely on a proprietary port.
MP3-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.   MP3-compatible player is a standard feature.
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
Satellite radioXM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.   Satellite radio is an optional feature.
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.
Subwoofer (add on)No value because no way to compare across models.   Subwoofer (add on) is an optional feature.
No value because no way to compare across models.
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors  
Fog lightsLight wide area close in front of the vehicle.   Fog lights is an optional feature.
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Outside temperature display Outside temperature display is a standard feature.
Power mirrorsIncludes value of manual remote mirrors.   Power mirrors is a standard feature.
Includes value of manual remote mirrors.
TachometerReports engine speed.   Tachometer is a standard feature.
Reports engine speed.
Trip computerReports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.   Trip computer is a standard feature.
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
Turn signals on or near mirrors Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature.
Visor mirror, driver Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.
Visor mirror, passenger Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.
Seats and Interior Trim  
Front buckets Front buckets is a standard feature.
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature.
Floor mats Floor mats is an optional feature.
Folding second row seatsSeat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.   Folding second row seats is a standard feature.
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Manual height adjuster, driver seat Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires  
Alloy wheels Alloy wheels is an optional feature.
Wheel locksLug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels.   Wheel locks is an optional feature.
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2008 Scion xB

2008 Scion xB Available Features: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Many standard features for the money: Audio controls on the steering wheel, iPod and mp3 player support, cruise control, etc. see full Scion xB review
2008 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
with one exception, the xb came with all the features i look for in a car. the exception in this case is the lack of daylight running lights. see full Scion xB review
2008 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
The car came with virtually everything I wanted as standard features. The one area of cheaping out I found was the lack of variable intermittent wipers. see full Scion xB review
2008 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
tons of features, tons of add ons. ipod, cruise control, high safety ratings, lots of extras to add if you choose. see full Scion xB review
2008 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
IPOD integration standard! Tinted windows standard... ALL STANDARD!! AWSOME see full Scion xB review
2008 Scion xB Available Features: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Only one power outlet available, single back-up light, driver-side armrest is useless. see full Scion xB review
2008 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Factory options are very few. see full Scion xB review