Toyota bB: a description of the first and second generation of Japanese subcompacts

Toyota bB is a subcompact that is manufactured by the Japanese automotive manufacturer since 2000. Under this name, it is sold only in Japan. True, the model still exists in the US, where it is known as Scion xB. Two letters "b" car dubbed for good reason. This short an abbreviation appeared from the phrase "black box", which translates as a "black box". What does it have to do with it? The black box personifies, as the project leaders believe, the limitlessness of the yet uncovered opportunities.

First generation

Have built Toyota bB on the basis of a compact hatchback called Vitz. It is interesting that first the manufacturers decided to produce this model for sales in the domestic market. However, after seeing how the Cube model from its rival called Nissan is popular in North America, they have changed their plan. The model began to produce for the US. True, this idea was implemented only four years after the start of production of subcompact in Japan.

The first Toyota bB models were aggregated by engines of 1.3 and 1.5 liters, which produced 88, 105 and 110 horsepower respectively. Another interesting thing is that they worked under the control of only an automatic gearbox. It should be noted that there are subcompacts with both a front-wheel drive and a full one. Still these cars can boast systems ESP, BAS, ABS and the assistant of descent and lifting from a mountain.

The second generation

In 2005 new cars Toyota bB came out. The second generation had a more interesting design than the first. First, the body has acquired a more streamlined front shape. True, the main one remained square. The front bumper has a rounded central air intake and lateral niches in the shape of a diamond. Another updated Toyota bB, the photo of which was provided above, received a modified radiator grille. It became smaller, and yet it was divided by a horizontal "edge". But the main highlight of this car is a convex windshield and streamlined front racks.

In a special version, which became known as Aeropackage, the car found a completely different radiator grille. Looking at this model, it seems as if she is smiling. And its bumper is decorated with lateral niches in the form of a triangle, in which the fog lights are located.

Technical features

Finally it is worth more to reveal such a topic as characteristics. Toyota bB is a subcompact, so its main advantage is a spacious interior. And let the length of the car is slightly more than 3.7 meters, inside it really can be accommodated with comfort. And all thanks to the fact that the roof line is very high.

Front paired seats, but in the middle is a wide folding armrest. There are a few cupholders and a niche for every detail on the back. At the back there is a sofa, which can be folded in the ratio of 40 to 60.

By the way, well designed and driver's seat. The dashboard developers decided to take to the center of the torpedo, installing it above the center console. And it, in turn, has a niche for 13 CD-ROM drives. Even in it there is a "climate" and a radio tape recorder.

What about the characteristics? On the model of the second generation, 1.3- and 1.5-liter engines with a capacity of 92 and 109 "horses" are installed. And they work in tandem with a 4-speed automatic.