Toyota bB
| Toyota bB | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer |
Toyota Motor Company Daihatsu Motor Company |
| Also called | Subaru Dex, Scion xB (2004-2006) |
| Production | 2000–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact/Supermini |
| Body style |
5-door Mini MPV 3-door coupe utility (Japan only, first generation) |
The Toyota bB is a small wagon produced by the Toyota Motor Corporation.
First Generation (NCP3#, 2000-2005)
| First generation | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2000–2005 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Related |
Scion xB Toyota Vitz |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
1.3 L 2NZ-FE I4 1.5 L 1NZ-FE I4 |
The first generation bB was based on the Toyota Vitz.
While the box-shaped car was initially targeted towards Japanese men in their twenties, it is also popular with women buyers.[citation needed]
Engines
Engine choices include 1.3 and 1.5 litre inline-four engines.
Marketing
In United States, the first-generation bB was sold under the Scion brand as the "xB" from June 2003 to 2007.
Open Deck (2000-2001)
The Open Deck was a concept car based on the bB. It had an open deck that made it like a coupe utility, similar to the Subaru Baja.
Second Generation (QNC2#, 2005–present)
| Second generation | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2005–present |
| Assembly | Ikeda, Kansai, Japan |
| Body and chassis | |
| Related |
Daihatsu Materia Daihatsu Sirion Subaru Dex |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
1.3 L K3-VE I4 1.5 L 3SZ-VE I4 |
The vehicle was unveiled in 2005 Tokyo Motor Show. Production version went on sale in Netz dealers.
The second generation Scion xB is not based on the bB but was specifically designed by Toyota to appeal to American buyers, which was sold in Japan as Toyota Corolla Rumion.
Design
The vehicle was designed as "A Car-shaped Music Player" to hopefully satisfy the preferences of the younger generation.
Body styles
| Chassis codes | (DBA-)QNC21-BHSGK | (DBA-)QNC25-BHSGK | (DBA-)QNC20-BHSXK | (DBA-)QNC25-BHSXK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Z 1.5 2WD | Z 1.3 4WD | S 1.3 2WD | S 1.3 4WD |
| Drive | FWD | 4WD | FWD | 4WD |
| Engine | 3SZ-VE | K3-VE | K3-VE | K3-VE |
Engines
| Code | Years | Type/code | Power, torque@rpm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3SZ-VE | ? | 1,495 cc (1.495 L; 91.2 cu in) (72.0x91.8mm) I4 | 109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp)@6000, 141 N·m (104 lb·ft)@4400 |
| K3-VE | ? | 1,297 cc (1.297 L; 79.1 cu in) (72.0x79.7mm) I4 | 92 PS (68 kW; 91 hp)@6000, 123 N·m (91 lb·ft)@4400 |
Transmissions
All models include Super ECT 4-speed automatic transmission.
Subaru Dex (2008-)
The Subaru Dex is a badge engineered version for Subaru with the K3-VE 1.3 litre engine and a choice of FWD or 4WD.
Production
The vehicles were built in Head (Ikeda) Plant, Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.[1]
References
- ↑ "Toyota Launches Fully Redesigned bB — "A Car-shaped Music Player" that Incorporates Youthful Sensibilities —". Toyota Japan. 2005-12-26. Retrieved 2012-05-05.
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