nhatters

The xB looks like a Chevy HHR and Honda Element combination.
The xD looks like the Toyota Matrix.

Troopa-R

Wait a second... Toyota's cheapest cars need 6 speed ATs to compete, and yet Honda can get away without a single 6 speed AT in their entire lineup? (Acura included) :shocked:

MtViewGuy88

One of the saving graces of the US-market Honda Fit was the use of the excellent 5AT transmission, a modified version of the unit found on the Honda Civic. It has crisp, fast shifts and has a fairly high overdrive ratio for better freeway fuel economy.

I would love to see Toyota offer a 5AT on both the second-generation xB and the new xD in order to improve acceleration and improve freeway fuel economy.

ErichPryde

what the hell is your problem, lexusis? the scion lineup isn't meant to be expensive. I admired the older generation tC's up to a point- and if I didn't like hondas so much and I hadn't had the MONEY to buy a new Si, I probably would have started looking at new scions as an alternative. The fact is that things like 6 speed transmissions are EXPENSIVE, and the scion seems to be making cars that, although classy, just aren't quite as expensive as the competition.

I don't like the xB and I don't like the element. I'm sure that people who like the element will like the new xB, especially if brand loyalty wasn't an issue.

I do like the new tC, however. the tailight design is interesting. unique looking. I'm sure it will sell as well as the previous generation has, if not better considering more people will recognize the name.

plus, the xD on the right in this picture is crazy-cool looking.