Known for a box shape that resembles that of a mini delivery truck, Toyota introduced the Scion xB in California in 2004. By the next year, when the 2005 Scion xB rolled in, the vehicle was being sold across the United States. The 2005 xB was designed with a youthful consumer audience in mind, evidenced by its exhaustive list of dealer-installed accessories.
Engine, Transmission and Fuel Economy
The 2005 Scion xB has a 1.5-liter, 108 horsepower inline four-cylinder engine with 105 ft.lbs. of torque. Choices of transmission are between five-speed manual and four-speed automatic gearboxes with overdrive. With a gas tank capacity of almost 12 gallons, 2005 xBs can get around 31 mpg for city driving and 34 or 35 mpg for highway driving.
Safety Features
Vehicle anti-theft system, child safety/power door locks, ABS brakes and electronic brake assistance, traction control, vehicle stability control system, driver and passenger airbags, and first aid kit are standard safety features on the 2005 Scion xB. The vehicle also has keyless entry.
Interior Features
With enough room to seat five people, standard interior features of the 2005 Scion xB include air conditioning, tilt steering, AM/FM/CD stereo system and power windows. Some 2005 xBs may come with leather steering wheels and 6-CD changers. Interior upholstery is either in black-and-yellow or dark charcoal cloth.
Exterior Features
A five-door compact hatchback, the 2005 Scion xB has 15-inch steel wheels, although some may have original equipment alloy wheels. Deep tinted glass and rear wipers are some of the standard exterior features, with fog lights installed on some of the vehicles. The 2005 xB comes in any of the following colors: Black, Black Cherry Pearl, Blue Onyx Pearl, Camouflage Metallic, Polar White, Solar Yellow, and Thunder Cloud Metallic.
Price
When the 2005 Scion xB first came out, the manufacturer's suggested retail price was $13,730. As of 2010, Kelley Blue Book placed the price value of the vehicles in good condition in the mid- to high $9,000s.
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