The Scion xB doesn’t have an optional sports suspension from the factory, but Scion has dealership-installed performance suspension components including lowering springs, shocks, sway bars and chassis braces. Take note, these types of upgrades commonly sacrifice ride comfort for improved handling.
Our reviewers say the xB is still fairly sporty, even without modification. Cars.com editor Mike Hanley writes about the car’s ride and handling:
“Even though the xB's bricklike shape might not evoke thoughts of spirited handling, its driving experience does have a sporty feel. The xB steers with a light touch, and turns of the wheel produce lively responses. There's not a lot of road feel in the steering wheel, though, and it could really use a telescoping adjustment or adjustable pedals to better accommodate tall drivers. I'm 6-foot-1, and with the seat adjusted I was left with a long reach to the steering wheel that some drivers might find uncomfortable.
xB has taut suspension tuning, but it's not punishing and it keeps excessive body roll in check when driving hard through a tight turn.”
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