My boyfriend and I have an xB of the previous generation (the more boxy-looking one). We test-drove a 2008 xB and it is quite spacious, but they upgraded the engine as well as the body, so it gets slightly worse MPG. (We usually get between 30-35 MPG in the 2006 xB, mostly city driving. Highway is a bit more efficient, but the boxy shape creates a lot of drag at high speeds -- the xA is better that way.) It's amazing for hauling a lot of people/stuff around, though. A car shaped like a box makes moving sooo easy.
The little box can handle mountain roads, but not with the greatest of ease. We survived taking Rte. 2 out to western MA and back, but most other cars were passing us.
We preferred the old xB to the new xB, but the more powerful engine of the newbie might suit you better. The newer model is more expensive, but includes as standard things like cruise control and an iPod dock, which were optional upgrades for the 2006 model. (Now that we're making fairly regular trips from ATL to FL, we wish we had cruise control.) If you can find anybody still selling an old xB you can compare and contrast yourself.
Previous car was a workhorse '92 Camry that was good for 16 years of tough love.
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Date: 2009-07-13 15:32 (UTC)The little box can handle mountain roads, but not with the greatest of ease. We survived taking Rte. 2 out to western MA and back, but most other cars were passing us.
We preferred the old xB to the new xB, but the more powerful engine of the newbie might suit you better. The newer model is more expensive, but includes as standard things like cruise control and an iPod dock, which were optional upgrades for the 2006 model. (Now that we're making fairly regular trips from ATL to FL, we wish we had cruise control.) If you can find anybody still selling an old xB you can compare and contrast yourself.
Previous car was a workhorse '92 Camry that was good for 16 years of tough love.