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The current xB was first released for the 2008 model year. At that time one of the upgrades from the prior version was the engine, along with a complete redesign. The 2.4L engine was already in use for the Camry sedans and Solara coupe models. So it is a well-proven engine from the Toyota stable.

The Scion philosophy is that all the cars leave the factory exactly the same with the exception of the transmission. The idea is that the buyer customizes their car at the time of purchase with a variety of accessories and added items.

As a result, there is only one engine choice in the 2010 Scion xB. At 2.4L this engine offers 158 horsepower and torque of 162 at 4400 rpm from four cylinders. The engine is also utilizing Toyota's VVT-i technology. The variable valve timing with intelligence (VVT-i) uses a double overhead cam and 16 valves to optimize the airflow through the engine. This results in more power and the added benefit of better fuel economy. In line with the newer engines in the market, this requires no tune up until the mileage has exceeded 100,000, It has a sealed cooling system that is also rated as maintenance free for the first 100k.

As a second brand for the Toyota company, Scion has been successful at creating their own unique identity. Sharing engines that are considered bulletproof in conjunction with the unique and forward thinking designs of their line, Scion is a brand to be reckoned with. The fact that the 2.4L engine in the xB body offers an excellent power to weight ratio, will only take the Scion brand further along this road.

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Toyota Plans a $413m Upgrade to Kentucky Plant

The Toyota Motor Corp. is planning a $413 million upgrade to its Georgetown, Kentucky plant. The plan is intended to boost the production capacity and efficiency. The automaker also plans to add a model to the Camry, Avalon and Solara vehicles in said the plant.

The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority gave preliminary approval for $25 million in economic incentives for the work. Toyota has about 7,000 employees at the Georgetown factory, but spokesman Rick Hesterberg said the upgrades would not result in any new jobs. Hesterberg added that the money would be invested in the assembly and production areas. He declined to discuss the new vehicle being considered for the plant.

Catherine Madden, a senior automotive analyst for market-research firm Global Insight near Boston, said that she expects the new vehicle will be a midsized sport-touring wagon which is quite similar to the Matrix but larger. Madden added the plant would be a logical choice for the new model because the frame would be based on the Toyota Camry. She said about 80,000 of the vehicles would be made each year.

Some of the Toyota Camry production at Georgetown could be shifted to a plant in Lafayette, Indiana, to free up room, Madden added. "This is the beauty of what the Toyota system is supposed to do," she said of Toyota's ability to shift work between plants and produce manifold models based on the same welding points and architecture.

The automaker, known for its refined auto parts which could be compared to the quality of APC cold air intake, has invested $5.5 billion in its Georgetown plant. It expected to produce about 352,000 Camrys, 93,000 Avalons and 48,000 Solaras in Georgetown in the previous year. The target came along with approximately 500,000 six-cylinder and four-cylinder engines.

Madden noted a possible name for the new wagon is the Ace. That name is being used for a vehicle sold in Japan, but she said the American wagon would be completely different. Hesterberg said that Toyota does not comment on details of upcoming models. He added, “A final decision about the new vehicle has not been made and Georgetown is not the only location in the running.”

Under the company’s agreement with the state, employment at the Georgetown plant could actually decrease to 6,750 in 2008-09, then to 6,466 in 2010-2013 and to 6,253 in 2014-17. Hesterberg said those guidelines reflect the minimum number of jobs the plant must have to receive state incentives, and he said there are no plans to reduce the size of the work force. Almost 1,000 temporary workers are employed at the plant through a staffing agency.

Gene Fuqua, the acting secretary of the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, said that the program has only been used a few times. "We don't get $400 million investments very often," he said in an interview. "No question, there's a lot of spinoff from this."

The proposed tax breaks fall under the Kentucky Reinvestment Act. The latter offers incentives to companies with at least 1,000 employees that make significant upgrades even if they are not adding jobs. A copy of the agreement between the state and Toyota stated that the work is estimated to be completed in late 2008.

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Between a 2005 Toyota Camry Solara SLE, 2007 Mazda Mazda6 s, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon, and a 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero...?

...which would be the best? All of the above are the v6 models and have the automatic transmissions. I have been researching it seems like forever and narrowed my search down to these 4 cars. I am looking for speed, comfort, reliability/longevity, and good gas mileage as my most important factors. I appreciate all comments, thank you.

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