2010 Scion xB: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2010 Scion xB is a light-update year, led by a new standard 160-watt Pioneer audio system with USB, iPod, and AUX connections. The limited Release Series 7.0 also joined the lineup with distinctive styling and a lowered suspension.
About the 2010 Scion xB
2nd generation xB (2008-2015), third model year, just before the 2011 exterior and cabin refresh.
Scion positioned the xB as an urban utility vehicle: a compact hatchback with a tall roof, upright seating, and a lot of usable interior space for people or cargo. Its appeal was being easier to park and live with than an SUV while still offering a roomy cabin, fold-flat rear seat, and stronger 2.4-liter engine than many other small box-shaped cars of the time. The xB’s identity was practicality first, wrapped in a deliberately distinctive shape.
The regular xB remains a roomy urban hatchback with a 158-hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, a fold-flat rear seat, cruise control, and keyless entry. Release Series 7.0 gives it a more aggressive look through a four-piece body kit, lowering springs, a center-exit sport muffler, unique seat trim, and an individually numbered badge.
What changed, by category
2010 Scion xB specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive | Manual, 5-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Horsepower | 158 hp | 158 hp |
| Torque | 162 lb-ft | 162 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1500 lb | 1500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 21.7 cu-ft | 21.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38 in | 38 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| Fog Lights | ||
| Rear Spoiler | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| USB Ports | ||
| Remote Start | ||
| Tilt Wheel | ||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2010 Scion xB compared with the 2009 model?
The main change is a new standard 160-watt Pioneer stereo with USB, iPod, and AUX connections. Scion also added the limited Release Series 7.0, while the xB otherwise remained largely unchanged.
Does the 2010 Scion xB have a USB port?
Yes. The 2010 xB’s standard Pioneer audio system has USB, iPod, and AUX connections, along with six speakers and a customizable display.
Was the Scion xB Release Series 7.0 new for 2010?
Yes. Release Series 7.0 joined the xB lineup for 2010 as a limited-production model with a body kit, lowering springs, a center-exit sport muffler, unique interior trim, and a numbered badge.
Did the 2010 Scion xB get a new engine?
No. The 2010 xB retained its 158-hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, with no major powertrain overhaul for the year.
Is the 2010 Scion xB a major update over the 2009 model?
No. The 2010 xB is mostly a carryover, with the upgraded stereo and Release Series 7.0 accounting for the notable changes.