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| Toyota bB | |
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 Second generation Toyota bB (2008) | |
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| Manufacturer | Toyota |
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| Production | January 2000 – May 2016 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mini MPV |
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| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
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TheToyota bB is amini MPV produced by the Japanese car companyToyota. The first generation launched in 2000, and the second generation was jointly developed withDaihatsu from 2005.
The car has beenbadge engineered and sold as theDaihatsu Materia,Scion xB andSubaru Dex.
| First generation (XP30) | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Scion xB (North America) |
| Production | January 2000 – December 2005[1][2] |
| Assembly | Japan:Toyota, Aichi (Takaoka plant)[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 5-doorhatchback |
| Platform | Toyota NBC platform |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 4-speedautomatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm (98.4 in) |
| Length | 3,825–3,945 mm (150.6–155.3 in) |
| Width | 1,690 mm (66.5 in) |
| Height | 1,640–1,695 mm (64.6–66.7 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,070–1,130 kg (2,359–2,491 lb) |
The first generation bB was based on theToyota Vitz and the development was led by Toyota chief engineer Tetsuya Tada.[3] While the box-shapedmini MPV was initially targeted towards Japanese men in their twenties, it is also popular with women buyers.[citation needed]
Production of the bB occurred between January 2000 and April 2005 at the Takaoka plant inToyota, Aichi.[1] Production occurred at the formerCentral Motors between August 2004 and December 2005 for the bB; export Scion xB model continued until December 2006.[2] In more recent years, the first and second-generation bB have been at leastprivately imported to the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
The bB has also been offered in a variant tuned by TRD. It featured the same 1NZ-FE Turbo as the Vitz RS Turbo/TRD Turbo/GRMN Turbo. Unlike those, it is a dealer installed option and not a trim, just like with the ist TRD Turbo. It also has the same other enhancements like the ist, like TRD suspension, air filter, emblems, front brake pads and muffler.[4][5]
Engine choices include 1.3- and 1.5-litreinline-four engines.
TheScion xB (XP30) came standard with the 1.5 litre inline-four engines.
In the United States, the first generation bB was sold under theScion brand as thexB from June 2003 to 2007.
For the Scion xB, the front passenger area was also changed significantly with the bB's front bench seat replaced with bucket seats and the column-mounted shifter changed to a floor-mounted shifter.
The bB Open Deck was acoupe utility version of the bB.
| Second generation (QNC20) | |
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| Assembly | Japan:Ikeda, Osaka (Daihatsu Head Plant) |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 5-doorhatchback |
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| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 5-speedmanual 4-speedautomatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm (100.0 in) |
| Length | 3,785–3,800 mm (149.0–149.6 in) |
| Width | 1,690 mm (66.5 in) |
| Height | 1,635 mm (64.4 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,040–1,120 kg (2,293–2,469 lb) |
The second generation bB was unveiled at the2005 Tokyo Motor Show. Production version went on sale inNetz 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 theToyota Corolla Rumion. Badge engineered Daihatsu and Subaru models were also produced, but production ceased in 2012, leaving just the Toyota model. Production of the Toyota model also ceased in May 2016, with sales ending in Japan in July 2016, and it was replaced by the Toyota Tank and its twin counterpart the Toyota Roomy, which is a rebadgedDaihatsu Thor.
The vehicle was designed as "A Car-shaped Music Player" to hopefully satisfy the preferences of the younger generation. The Daihatsu version can be identified by a wider and shallower grille and indicator layout.
| Chassis codes | (DBA-)QNC21-BHSGK | (DBA-)QNC25-BHSGK | (DBA-)QNC20-BHSXK | (DBA-)QNC25-BHSXK |
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| 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 |
| Code | Type/code | Power, torque@rpm |
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| 3SZ-VE | 1,495 cc (1.5 L; 91.2 cu in) (72.0 mm x 91.8 mm) I4 | 109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp) @6000, 141 N⋅m (104 lb⋅ft) @4400 |
| "3SZ-VET" (South Africa)[9] | 1,495 cc (1.5 L; 91.2 cu in) (72.0 mm x 91.8 mm) I4 | 150 PS (110 kW; 150 hp) @5750, 190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) @4800 |
| K3-VE | 1,297 cc (1.3 L; 79.1 cu in) (72.0 mm x 79.7 mm) I4 | 92 PS (68 kW; 91 hp) @6000, 123 N⋅m (91 lb⋅ft) @4400 |
All Toyota models include Super ECT 4-speed automatic transmission.
The Daihatsu Materia (Daihatsu Coo in Japan) replaced theDaihatsu YRV and is largely identical to the second generation of the Toyota bB. It came in 1.3-litre and 1.5-litre varieties with a4WD option that was available in Japan and several European markets. There were manual and automatic gearbox options. 0–97 km/h (0–60 mph) times are 10.8 seconds for the manual and 13.7 seconds for the auto. The maximum speed is 171 km/h (106 mph) for the manual and 164 km/h (102 mph) for the automatic.
In the tenth series ofTop Gear,Jeremy Clarkson jokingly compared the Materia to theAscari A10, saying, "Sure the Daihatsu Materia is a good car... but on balance... I'd choose the big, yellow, shouty car instead."[10]
The Daihatsu Materia was only ever available with a 1.5-litre, 16 valve, fuel injected, petrol engine in the UK market.[11]
A limited edition Daihatsu Materia Turbo version was available only for the South African market. This version produces 110 kW (150 PS) at 5,750 rpm and 190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) at 4,800 rpm, with a top speed electronically limited to 200 km/h (124 mph).[9] A rear roof spoiler, bonnet scoop, alloy wheels, and a set of lowering springs fromEibach rounded out the package. The initial, October 2009 batch was of only 40 cars.[9]
The vehicles were built in Head (Ikeda) Plant, Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.[12]
Sales of the Daihatsu Coo ended in Japan in January 2013.
The Subaru Dex is a badge engineered version forSubaru with the K3-VE 1.3-litre engine and a choice of FWD or 4WD.
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