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CNET have published a review of the 2011 Scion xB wagon. 'The xB handles surprisingly well, given its shape. Taking it through a set of turns on a mountain road, we found it stayed nicely planted, with limited body roll. It is, of course, no sports car, but its stability comes as a surprise. On the flip side, the care Scion took to screw down this suspension results in an occasionally rough ride. Potholes should be avoided at all costs, as they make the hard points of the suspension slam together so that you might pull over to check if the wheels are still attached. Using Toyota variable-valve-timing technology, the 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine cranks out 158 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque. Those numbers, paired with CNET's average of 25.1 mpg, show a tried and true power train that fails to exploit newer efficiency technologies.'

CNET have published their review of the 2011 Scion tC. 'Toyota may be known for bland, dependable cars, but when it comes to the automaker's Scion brand, the designers really get to let their hair down. Witness the Scion tC, which in a single generation went from svelte to bulky. Where the original, launched in 2005, had a curved roofline that would have done any European designer proud, the 2011 Scion tC looks like a mini muscle car, with a little bit of Dodge Charger and Nissan GT-R mixed in its lines. The flat roofline creates mean-looking side windows, narrow rectangles with the unfortunate side effect of hampering access, making bruised foreheads a common scenario. But the new roof design also makes the back seat more comfortable. In the previous tC, rear passengers had to keep their necks slightly off the vertical. And the tC benefits from typical hatchback practicality, with quite a bit of cargo room when the back seats are folded down.'

The Montreal Gazette have published a review of the 2011 Scion xD. 'The Scion lineup now consists of three vehicles called xD, xB and tC-- all are under $21,000. There's another, even smaller one (called iQ) on the way. They are offered though 45 selected Toyota dealerships, mainly via a separate showroom-within-a-showroom setup. Each vehicle comes in a single trim level and with a high level of standard features. Air conditioning, power windows/locks/mirrors (heated), an audio system with MP3/iPod outlets, sport seats and a full package of safety equipment are all included in the base vehicle.'

A review of the 2010 Scion xD has been posted over at CNET. 'For a box on wheels, the xD looks pretty good, led by its bulldog hood. But it also faces stiff styling competition from the likes of the Kia Soul and the Ford Fiesta, or even the Nissan Cube if you want something a little more distinctive. To show off some of the available TRD gear, Toyota slapped on a rear spoiler, carbon fiber appliques on the B-pillars, and very cool-looking custom wheels. Not visible was the TRD rear sway bar, a performance upgrade. And as an audio perk, this car's exhaust made it sound much more powerful than its 128 horsepower could justify.