The 2004 Scion xB Was Toyota's Charming Toaster Box of the 2000's

Today we take a gander at the original Scion xB, one of Scion's most recognizable cars on the road.
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0:00 - Intro
0:53 - The History of Scion & the xB
2:29 - About this xB
3:51 - xB Configurations
4:22 - Powertrain Specs
5:55 - Hubcap & Wheel Options
6:25 - Trunk Space
7:29 - Rear Seat Impressions
8:20 - Front Seat Impressions
12:33 - Driving Impressions
18:12 - Closing Thoughts
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[@keithdosik]

Yesss more old cars, Bern! We grew up with these and I love deep dives into them

[@BernonCars]

Yess they definitely wont stop!!

[@Realistick]

It’s been a little while since I have watched a video but your production quality seems to have gone up, great job and nice review!

[@BernonCars]

Yeah dude Im glad you noticed! Thank you sir!

[@nman2563]

Awesome car and review! A party trick you missed is that you can remove the front seat headrests, push the seats completely forward, then recline them back completely flat. By lying the front passenger seat flat I was able to carry a complete prehung standard interior door in the xB. Amazing! The unusually tall trunk is a game changer. It is also remiss to not mention how it compared to the Gen 2 xB.

[@BernonCars]

Thank you!! Ohh yes good to know! That's rad haha.

[@prettybaby80]

Is the seat able to go back any further than it is ? I’m 5”9 and I still need more leg room

[@WaylonDog]

A restaurant near me had an xB delivery car for years and it always gave me a good laugh. Not too long ago they replaced it with a Scion iQ, arguably an even funnier car 😂

[@BernonCars]

That's awesome LOL and they like their Scions

[@damilolaakanni]

Nissan had the Cube at the time, but it wasn't sold in North America until about 2009. It also wasn't as boxy as the XB though.

[@BernonCars]

Yeah and the 2nd Gen xB wasn't as boxy as the original either!

[@depot_]

It got that 1NZ-FE in it, the Yaris motor you can't kill baby

[@BernonCars]

Unkillable!!

[@oreally8605]

I have a 2012 9.0 RS Scion xB. Room and style. The oil consumption issue was fixed by Toyota, if not one could do a Berryman's treatment. I can still chrip the tires on takeoff if i want - the second Gen xB can get out of its own way. 16.4 in the quarter is slow but snappy because it only weighs 3089 pounds.

[@CRXnick]

I own one slammed to the ground with 284k miles🤣 I drive it low every single day with no issues, one of the best cars I’ve ever owned

[@markdc31]

Cool video. I think you may have missed out on some of the practical positives. You mentioned the price and the space, but you didn’t mention that it was one of the least expensive new cars you could buy at the time. That combined with Toyota reliability was a huge value. A legitimate alternative to a pre-owned car. Also, even if you were 6’5”, you could fit comfortably in an xB compared to most other economy cars. The headroom was unbeatable, along with the view outside. No obstructions. The short wheelbase actually gave it a tight turning circle and helped with handling. And the acceleration wasn’t bad if you compared it to other economy cars from 20 plus years ago. I had a 2006 manual xB, the best way to get the most out of the 1.5 liter DOHC engine. It was a very practical, fun(really), quirky cute car. Toyota could’ve improved it with a 6th gear and a few extra cubic inches(centimeters), for the next generation. Instead they lost 6 inches of headroom and it gained 600 pounds with a Camry drivetrain. It was ruined in my opinion. A few improvements would’ve made it an amazing city car. Toyota guessed wrong that the TC would be its best seller and as a result they had things like an optional supercharger available on that, but very little on the xB. It’s too bad. Scion would’ve eventually taken off when average car prices went way over $40K, in my opinion. By the way, my ‘06 did have buttons on the steering wheel. And they actually worked with my aftermarket upgraded audio system.

[@BernonCars]

Thank you! Ahhh yes yes! Good points.

[@MattaKY5064]

Great review! Keep them coming!

[@BernonCars]

Thank you sir!!

[@Dennis-ij7rm]

Another masterpiece Bern. Love your reviews.

[@BernonCars]

I appreciate that! Thanks for staying tuned!

[@byronakita7555]

Great review! Thank you. My SIL has a yellow one.

[@BernonCars]

Thank you! Oh nice love them in yellow!

[@prettybaby80]

Thank you for this . I have no manual

[@Stormtrooper_98Trd]

The way you said economical made me laugh. i always wanted one, but i think I'll keep my 4runners

[@BernonCars]

LOLL, yeahh 4Runner for me too

[@tapper701]

Scion XB has always looked like a mini-hearse ... Dead to rights ...

[@BernonCars]

LOL mini hearse 🤣

[@arcademania7544]

Hey Bern 👋

[@BernonCars]

Hey!

[@prettybaby80]

So it looks like the 2004 I picked up two weeks ago has no alarm? I only have a mechanical key, no fob

[@prettybaby80]

Mine doesn’t have the beep? Just purchased a 2004. Is this beep from an alarm?

[@olbucky9413]

I like how your socks match the car…now about your taste in shorts…ahem.

[@BernonCars]

Whats wrong with them? LOL

[@olbucky9413]

I like a man who never looks in a mirror…it shows confidence! Love your reviews…had a Tercel wagon which reminds me of this. Lots of fun in the snow with skinny tires and a 5 speed.

[@prettybaby80]

No usb?

[@anotheran]

The Toyotas designed for people on their last legs. If they drove any faster, their buyer's skin would tear off

[@BernonCars]

LOL that is acurate 😂