Scion xB Wagon

Scion xB Wagon
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Full 2014 Scion xB Review

What's New for 2014

For 2014, every Scion xB comes standard with a touchscreen audio system interface. There is also a new limited-edition trim level called the Release Series 10.0.

 

Introduction

When it debuted a decade ago, the unashamedly boxy Scion xB wagon somehow hit the elusive vehicular trifecta of being practical, affordable and cool all at the same time. The following (current) generation got bigger, more powerful and ostensibly better, yet for many car shoppers, somehow less cool. Whether or not you think the 2014 Scion xB is hip, it's sure to impress you with its space efficiency. Within its small, easily managed and parked footprint, the squarish Scion provides abundant room for passengers and cargo.

Compared to the typical small, four-door hatchback, the xB is clearly a size up as soon as you open a door. Whether seated up front or in back, passengers will have plenty of room to get comfortable. Cargo capacity is impressive, too, as folding down the rear seats yields 70 cubic feet of space. That easily trumps pretty much any small hatchback or wagon and even beats most small crossover SUVs.

Another perk is the ability to customize the xB. Like other Scion products, the xB can be fitted with a varied array of dealer-added accessories instead of traditional factory options. Highlights include performance upgrades (such as lowering springs and a sport muffler), a variety of wheels, exterior accents and even cargo management items. One upgrade we recommend is the BeSpoke Premium Audio system by Pioneer that includes a navigation system and smartphone app integration features like Pandora radio.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options

The 2014 Scion xB is a four-door, five-passenger wagon that is offered in two trim levels: base and Release Series 10.0 (or RS 10.0).

Standard features on the base trim level include 16-inch steel wheels, rear privacy glass, full power accessories, air-conditioning, cruise control, driver seat height adjustment, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, a trip computer and a six-speaker Pioneer sound system with a 6.1-inch touchscreen, a CD player, HD radio, an iPod/USB audio interface, an auxiliary audio jack and an RCA output for additional speakers.

The RS 10.0 adds a rearview camera, conductive wireless charging of applicable smartphones and unique interior and exterior trim. The RS 10.0 is a limited edition, though, and only 1,500 models will be produced for the 2014 model year.

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