Scion xB

While the description highlights rear-facing seats, the US-market Scion xB actually featured deeply reclining, flat-folding rear seats rather than traditional rear-facing buckets. The Japanese domestic market predecessor, the Toyota bB, experimented with highly configurable seating. The xB prioritized massive cargo space and a high roofline for passenger comfort.

The Scion xB is known for delivering respectable fuel economy for a vehicle with its boxy design and cargo capacity. Depending on the model year, the second-generation xB typically achieved around 22 miles per gallon in the city and 28 on the highway. Its efficient four-cylinder engine made it a popular choice for urban driving.

Yes, the Scion xB's flat-folding passenger seats create a massive, rectangular cargo area that rivals some utilitarian minivans. Its distinctive silhouette means you lose very little vertical space when loading boxes or gear. Many small businesses used the xB as an affordable, street-friendly alternative to a traditional cargo van.

Toyota discontinued the Scion xB in 2015 as part of the broader wind-down of the entire Scion brand. The vehicle had a cult following, but changing market preferences shifted heavily toward crossovers and SUVs. Following the discontinuation, Toyota absorbed some Scion models, but the distinct, boxy xB shape was retired.