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Filed under: Car Buying, Technology, Hatchback, Scion
The 2012
Scion xB will begin rolling into dealerships next month, and while there's not much in the way of upgrades to the exterior, interior or powertrain, two new stereo options are included in the boxy package.
The standard xB's Pioneer head unit is now equipped with HD Radio, allowing stations to broadcast multiple audio feeds over one frequency. If nothing's playing to suit your tastes, standard Bluetooth audio streaming is included in the package, along with hands-free phone connectivity and USB audio support for iPods, iPhones and other MP3 players.
If you opt for the new 200-watt Pioneer Premium audio system, the standard OEL screen is replaced with a 5.8-inch LCD touchscreen equipped with iTunes tagging and the ability to stream Pandora internet radio directly from your iPhone.
Pricing for the 2012 xB is set at $16,300 for the five-speed manual version and $17,250 for the four-speed automatic (not including the $720 destination fee) - an increase of $300 for the manual model and $300 for the automatic. Full details in the press blast
after the break.
Continue reading Pandora integration comes to the 2012 Scion xB
Pandora integration comes to the 2012 Scion xB originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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June 28th, 2011
Filed under: Car Buying, Sedan, Safety, Videos, Acura, Ford, Hyundai, Mazda, Volkswagen
2011 Consumer Reports best cars for teens - Click above for high-res image gallery of the picks
Letting a 16-year-old loose on the world behind the wheel of a couple of tons of metal is a terrifying thought. Statistically, teens are more likely to die in a car accident than by any other means, and, most of the time, those accidents are avoidable.
To make picking a car for your teen easier,
Consumer Reports has come up with a list of relatively new, relatively cheap options to keep your kids safe while they
bomb around with five of their friends make the commute between school, work and home.
As you may imagine, CR recommends a family sedan that packs in as many modern safety features as you can afford, including stability control, ABS, traction control and side curtain air bags. They eschew trucks and SUVs due to their comparatively poor handling, high centers of gravity and bad gas mileage. Don't even go there with sports cars.
Consumer Reports prime choices are as follows: the
Acura TSX, the 2009 and up
Ford Focus, the 2007 and up
Hyundai Sonata or
Hyundai Elantra, 2007 and up
Mazda3, 2008 and on
Scion xB, and both the 2007 and up
Volkswagen Jetta and
Rabbit/Golf. Click
past the jump for a video of CR's choices.
[Source:
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Continue reading Consumer Reports picks best used cars for teens [w/video]
Consumer Reports picks best used cars for teens [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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March 14th, 2011
A Scion xB driver didn't notice the biker in front of her and slammed into his bike, sending him over his handlebars and onto his feet. Despite the knock he seems okay. Another argument for
lane-splitting.
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February 7th, 2011
Filed under: LA Auto Show, Wagon, Crossover, Scion, Toyota
LA 2010: 2011 Scion xB Release Series 8.0 - Click above for high-res image gallery
Just as the sun always sets in the west, we can always count on a limited-edition Scion xB
to pop up at a North American auto show. This year, that honor falls on the
2010 LA Auto Show and the
Scion in question is the
2011 xB Release Series 8.0. Surprise!
Standing out on the show floor thanks to its brilliant VooDoo Blue paint job, the 2011 Scion xB Release Series 8.0 is the latest in a line of low-run examples of the boxy, compact wagon. Scion is producing just 2,000 units of the xB RS 8.0, and all of them feature an aggressive front fascia, TRD wheels and RS 8.0 logos throughout the interior.
Pricing is set at $18,405 for the manual transmission-equipped xB or $19,355 for the auto gearbox. That price also features a power tilt-and-slide sunroof, which, along with the VooDoo Blue paint, is not available on the standard xB. Check out our high-res image gallery of live shots below and the full set of details
after the break.
Photos (C)copyright 2010 Jeff Glucker / AOL
[Source: Scion]
Continue reading LA 2010: 2011 Scion xB Release Series 8.0 dabbles in Voodoo
LA 2010: 2011 Scion xB Release Series 8.0 dabbles in Voodoo originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 18th, 2010
Never say Toyota doesn't understand the crowd at SEMA, bringing a Sienna minivan and Scion xB with bodies engorged several feet like rolling demonstrators for ExtenZe. How else do you put the swagger in your wagon?
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November 2nd, 2010
Filed under: Aftermarket, SEMA Show, Etc., Scion, Design/Style
Scion previews its 2010 SEMA Lineup - Click above for high-res image gallery
Scion invited us to its art gallery in Culver City, California last night, for a chance to preview part of the lineup it's bringing to
SEMA this year. Parked out front was an
xB that was transformed into a limo by Cartel Customs. The concept of a Scion xB limo sounds ridiculous, but in person it's ridiculously awesome. Rear suicide doors open to a comfortable environment outfitted with a large television, bar and wrap-around sofa. It's far cooler than your run-of-the-mill
Town Car. The limo was just the beginning, though, because inside four more vehicles were waiting.
A Scion xB-turned-mobile DJ booth, which we had seen a year earlier at the 2009 SEMA show, was the perfect custom vehicle to see of the mood inside the Scion Gallery. Two sporty
2011 tCs were parked near each other, one by GReddy and the other by Crawford Performance, while another xB was parked across the room. This Scion xB is called the Salty Dog and it was customized by the U.S. Navy, as part of Scion's Battle of the Builds. The Marines, Army and Navy all put together cars and the winner will be crowned in Vegas.
This collection represents just a portion of what Scion has in store for us at SEMA. We have information on the entire product lineup they will be showcasing, as well as shots from the event and a gallery of all the cars for you after the jump.
Live photos copyright (C)2010 Jeff Glucker / AOL
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Continue reading Scion's 2010 SEMA lineup: Sneak Peek
Scion's 2010 SEMA lineup: Sneak Peek originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Oct 2010 19:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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October 29th, 2010
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