Don't worry, scion owners, Toyota and true industry insiders laugh at people like you; you don't get it. The car has an enthusiastic near cult following, it is cheap and mod friendly, and Scion alone outsold all of Mitsubishi cars and SUVs last year.
His tone was bad, using adjectives like 'fine' and mocking the fact that a car has a friendly enthusiast base shows his ignorance of the industry.
"Autoblog" review should have an established educated editor review the car like most journalist entries, or a team or reviewers to get a more balanced view. The reviewer had the most tainted review and instead of giving credit for strengths, listed them as fine
So, it's great that all of you xB owners like your cars - it does have its positive points. So, why do you care so much if an auto reviewer thinks there are some areas that other cars do better? You don't have to convince me to buy one, just be happy with it. I remain unmoved, and who cares?
I just turned over 10,000 sweet miles on my 08 xB2. I'm glad for the bigger motor, 'cuz it has PLENTY 'O POWER (even tho it replaces a VW GTI-VR6). Comments on "uncomfortable" seats are a surprise, as mine are most accomodating.
wow this was a horrible review!!! i have had mine since august 2007, 7 months 12,000 miles i think the seats are much more comfortable than many other cars i have driven!! and i dont think it looks like a postal truck..........many people dont like different they are stuck on the american overpriced piles of junk that we have mostly on the market over here, i will take a japanese car any day over an american or chinese!!!!
What a joke this 'blog' was. I also love my box. I drive 200 miles a day in mine and have no problems with the seats...Oh, and body roll??? Really??? Drop it a bit and that goes away. What stock car for $16K doesn't roll a little? Suzuki? Please! Don't hate!
How much did you get paid to knock the xB? I just turned 40 and still customize my ride's. The new xB may have had better seats but the dricer seat has lumbar support and mine feels fine. You failed to mention about all the lighting and accessories made to make it your own. I have had alot of cars, trucks, and my new xB is the far best ride I have had. The gas milage, accessories, looks, and not to forget the price!!
I didn't get paid to formulate an opinion on the xB one way or another. It's got a lot of utility, that's for sure. It is well thought out, but I feel my gripes are legitimate. It doesn't drive in as compelling a manner as the similarly priced Suzuki SX-4, though it's a lot bigger and has more power. The seats are truly bad, whether or not they have lumbar, they're uncomfortable. The interior is well put together, but the materials aren't that great. It's not terrible, but it's not stellar.
This review seem rather unprofessional and had several contradictions. I also recommend that the host of this review should reach puberty before his next review. Also that vehicle is a 2008 xB, not a 2007 as the title suggests.
AB, I think you could do a better job with the audio (the voice -no offense!- is overpowering and could use a slightly longer pause between sentences... pace could be slightly more even too). The "visual component" of the video is extremely good and the commentary is useful though, I think that part is perfect =)
well, i'm sold!
uncoverbrother 1 year ago
torn between this car and the honda element...
uncoverbrother 1 year ago
is this guy even in the 18-30 range?
cause i like it, and im not 30+
rivengle 2 years ago 2
If you show your car to your parents and say, "I wouldn't be caught dead in that thing" then you know Toyota has suceeded.
dougdangger 3 years ago
The new xB is a nice car, but it does NOT replace the previous xB. The previous xB was all about attitude, and it certainly gave it.
It was the most polarizing car IMO and that's why it was very successful. The new xB, IMO became just another "toyota"... a boring car.
Toyota should've made the new xB just as polarizing as the previous one and put the Corolla engine.
Scions are meant to be cheap fun cars, not luxury/performance.
dougdangger 3 years ago
"It doesn't drive in as compelling a manner as the similarly priced Suzuki SX-4"
Suzuki SX-4 is a competitor for the Corolla, not the xB.
Although Suzukis maybe decent cars, but you buy one today and they're only worth 1/2 of what you paid for the next day.
dougdangger 3 years ago
Don't worry, scion owners, Toyota and true industry insiders laugh at people like you; you don't get it. The car has an enthusiastic near cult following, it is cheap and mod friendly, and Scion alone outsold all of Mitsubishi cars and SUVs last year.
fiveironfrenzy1 4 years ago
"Less geeky corolla wagon"
"Not terrible"
His tone was bad, using adjectives like 'fine' and mocking the fact that a car has a friendly enthusiast base shows his ignorance of the industry.
"Autoblog" review should have an established educated editor review the car like most journalist entries, or a team or reviewers to get a more balanced view. The reviewer had the most tainted review and instead of giving credit for strengths, listed them as fine
fiveironfrenzy1 4 years ago
So, it's great that all of you xB owners like your cars - it does have its positive points. So, why do you care so much if an auto reviewer thinks there are some areas that other cars do better? You don't have to convince me to buy one, just be happy with it. I remain unmoved, and who cares?
Autoblogvideo 4 years ago
Wow, what a weird review.
I just turned over 10,000 sweet miles on my 08 xB2. I'm glad for the bigger motor, 'cuz it has PLENTY 'O POWER (even tho it replaces a VW GTI-VR6). Comments on "uncomfortable" seats are a surprise, as mine are most accomodating.
timepiece1953 4 years ago 2
wow this was a horrible review!!! i have had mine since august 2007, 7 months 12,000 miles i think the seats are much more comfortable than many other cars i have driven!! and i dont think it looks like a postal truck..........many people dont like different they are stuck on the american overpriced piles of junk that we have mostly on the market over here, i will take a japanese car any day over an american or chinese!!!!
baddassbug 4 years ago
What a joke this 'blog' was. I also love my box. I drive 200 miles a day in mine and have no problems with the seats...Oh, and body roll??? Really??? Drop it a bit and that goes away. What stock car for $16K doesn't roll a little? Suzuki? Please! Don't hate!
SLOBOX13 4 years ago 2
How much did you get paid to knock the xB? I just turned 40 and still customize my ride's. The new xB may have had better seats but the dricer seat has lumbar support and mine feels fine. You failed to mention about all the lighting and accessories made to make it your own. I have had alot of cars, trucks, and my new xB is the far best ride I have had. The gas milage, accessories, looks, and not to forget the price!!
bashor1 4 years ago
I didn't get paid to formulate an opinion on the xB one way or another. It's got a lot of utility, that's for sure. It is well thought out, but I feel my gripes are legitimate. It doesn't drive in as compelling a manner as the similarly priced Suzuki SX-4, though it's a lot bigger and has more power. The seats are truly bad, whether or not they have lumbar, they're uncomfortable. The interior is well put together, but the materials aren't that great. It's not terrible, but it's not stellar.
Autoblogvideo 4 years ago
Wow you suck. Your review can kiss my ass. Gen2 xB rocks.
mvglim 4 years ago 3
wtf? Why all the hate on the new xb?
murbyrne 4 years ago 6
@murbyrne any form change will usually spark outrage. human nature.
uncoverbrother 1 year ago
This review seem rather unprofessional and had several contradictions. I also recommend that the host of this review should reach puberty before his next review. Also that vehicle is a 2008 xB, not a 2007 as the title suggests.
Daarken1st 4 years ago 4
Thanks for the video review. Let's have more of them! That XB is fuuuuugggggglllly.
jpmccormac 4 years ago
I like the exterior too.
smithjones4000 4 years ago 4
exterior styling is far better than the first gen. i'm gonna have to disagree with you on that one.
siterevision 4 years ago
AB, I think you could do a better job with the audio (the voice -no offense!- is overpowering and could use a slightly longer pause between sentences... pace could be slightly more even too). The "visual component" of the video is extremely good and the commentary is useful though, I think that part is perfect =)
heeroyamato 4 years ago
Who does this review?
notthehulk442 4 years ago
good job AB! keep the video reviews coming
notthehulk442 4 years ago