#12

in Affordable Small Cars

Based on analysis of 72 xB reviews and test drives.

MSRP: $15,750 - $16,700
Invoice: $14,962 - $15,865
MPG: 22 City / 28 Hwy
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U.S.News Scores

Overall:7.8
Performance:7.8
Exterior:8.2
Interior:7.7
Safety:8.6
Reliability:6.0
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Exterior - What the Auto Press Says

Critics agree the current xB is curvier than the previous generation, but still boxy enough to keep up with the funkiest designs of the class.

  • "The xB's styling may be more conventional now, but it's still odd." -- BusinessWeek
  • "The original's lunchbox on steroids look has been refined into a kind of appealing postmodern transportation device worthy of a bit part in 'Blade Runner.'" -- Motor Trend
  • "The lovable ugly-duckling styling that made it noteworthy at its original launch has given way to rounded edges and a less blatant two-box shape." -- CNET
Review Last Updated: 7/1/09