[JonCordova]

I mistakenly posted this in the introductions section before; sorry:

So, did the headroom and legroom shrink in the 2011 refresh of the Scion xB, due to the new bolstering of the seats? All the info seems to say no, they're identical with the 2008-2010 models, but having sat in both and compared them a few times, I'm convinced the 2011 xB got a little cozier inside to go with the comfier bolstering.

Anyone know for sure?

 

[JonCordova]

Thank you for the responses!

how many cubic inches or millimeters are we talking about here? are we looking for real data or perceptions? doesn't the seat form to your body weight over time?

I'm talking about 1 to 2-inches less headroom in the front and rear, and about 1-inch less legroom in the rear seats, because the front seatbacks are thicker.

In the rear, for instance, the new bolstering in the '10 to '12 models has a big hump in the center seat--like in a Prius--and dips in each window-seat, creating the sensation of bucket seats. In the '08 model, the rear seat is a completely flat bench. There's no question the center rear seat has less headroom that the two outboard rear seats now; the only question is whether or not the center seat was raised higher compared to the '08 model or the outboard seats were scooped out to become lower than the '08 model.

But yes, the big question is whether or not the old seats in the '08 had bowed in over time and were providing extra headroom.

I should make it clear that I still find the 2012 xB very roomy and comfortable with a rear seat that's unequaled in this price class. If I'm right, it only shows how spacious this car is, that they can shave off some headroom and legroom and still have the interior space of a limo. And as a bonus, the new seats are more comfortable. But if I'm right and headroom and legroom were reduced for the extra bolstering, the difference should be noted in the specs.