Toyota bB (NCP31): The JDM Car Behind the Scion xB
The Scion xB didn't start as a Scion — it started as the Japan-market Toyota bB (NCP31). Here's the heritage connection and what it means for xB customization today.
2003–2015
The first-gen xB (2003–2006) was based on the Toyota bB and became an instant icon for its boxy proportions and wildly customizable interior. The second-gen (2007–2015) grew significantly in size and power but divided the community.
Photo: Greg Gjerdingen via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
The Scion xB didn't start as a Scion — it started as the Japan-market Toyota bB (NCP31). Here's the heritage connection and what it means for xB customization today.
Where Southern California Scion xB owners gathered — the meet culture around both xB generations, and how to find active gatherings today.