http://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/29/spy-shots-2008-scion-xbWe get tipped off to a lot of spy shots, some taken by professionals and others snapped with the nearest Treo handy. We've never received spy shots like these, but hey, they get the job done. These spy shots, which have been converted to a negative of their original files, were posted on the ScionSmoke.com forum last night. Taking the good advice of our tipper, we inverted them to have a black background and white outlines for easier viewing. Whether or not these pics truly do show details of the next xB isn't certain. That can only be verified by 328 Scion owners who were flown to Miami Beach in December for the private unveiling of the next-gen xB and all-new xD. If any readers were part of that select group, please verify what we're looking at here in the comments. Either way, we'll be introduced to the 2008 xB and its new partner at the Chicago Auto Show in early February.
Originally posted by: BigSmooth
Given the unusual nature of the pictures, I highly doubt those are "spy shots"; seems like they could have been planted by Toyota to me.
Anyway, the photos are somewhat interesting - the overall look appears busier and far more conventional than the current xB, which would probably be good for overall sales. I know many people who didn't even shop the xB when looking for a car because of its looks.
Originally posted by: NFS4
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/29/spy-shots-2008-scion-xbWe get tipped off to a lot of spy shots, some taken by professionals and others snapped with the nearest Treo handy. We've never received spy shots like these, but hey, they get the job done. These spy shots, which have been converted to a negative of their original files, were posted on the ScionSmoke.com forum last night. Taking the good advice of our tipper, we inverted them to have a black background and white outlines for easier viewing. Whether or not these pics truly do show details of the next xB isn't certain. That can only be verified by 328 Scion owners who were flown to Miami Beach in December for the private unveiling of the next-gen xB and all-new xD. If any readers were part of that select group, please verify what we're looking at here in the comments. Either way, we'll be introduced to the 2008 xB and its new partner at the Chicago Auto Show in early February.
Originally posted by: Parrotheader
The general consensus on ScionLife is that these are definitely planted by Scion as a teaser leading up to the Chicago show.
I've been following the progress and rumors of this car (mostly on ScionLife) ever since I saw the T2B concept which this is based on. It's going to be a bit larger and more rounded than the current XB and will have a bigger engine (there's still some questions as to whether it'll be a 1.8 or 2.4.) If it can still manage decent city mileage (I don't expect it to be quite as good as the current lightweight box given increased size/power) this will likely be my next vehicle.
Yeah, since ScionLife was kind of the exclusive/chosen community that got 300+ invites to that exclusive unveiling in Miami I guess they feel an extra sense of loyalty to Scion to NOT leak anything official (although they have allowed sketches.) It's been amazing how tight-lipped all the people who went were. You'd think some photos would've somehow leaked out long ago.Originally posted by: Dritnul
Originally posted by: Parrotheader
The general consensus on ScionLife is that these are definitely planted by Scion as a teaser leading up to the Chicago show.
I've been following the progress and rumors of this car (mostly on ScionLife) ever since I saw the T2B concept which this is based on. It's going to be a bit larger and more rounded than the current XB and will have a bigger engine (there's still some questions as to whether it'll be a 1.8 or 2.4.) If it can still manage decent city mileage (I don't expect it to be quite as good as the current lightweight box given increased size/power) this will likely be my next vehicle.
I heard they were locking xB threads left and right on scion life
nothings been locked yet on www.yoursciontC.com
Originally posted by: Pale Rider
Breaking news! the xB is still an ugly box!
Sorry, I HAD to.
Originally posted by: BD2003
I puked in my mouth a little bit.
If the original xB was an engineering abortion, the very little that is shown here looks like a pure abomination.
In the end, it might be a good thing. If there are douchebags around me, I'd like to know who they are. The xB makes that easy.