[chief52]

I love my cyclops reverse light--it is one of the things that made me want an xB. I think the 2011 with the changes to the front grill and rear lights was a huge mistake.

 

[chief52]

Actually I don't think it is the fault with the xB--I live in SW FL and there is a real loss of common courtesy and defensive driving if you ask me. It doesn't matter where I am, Walmart, Publix, Costco or anywhere, backing out of a parking spot is always a risking event. People are in such a hurry--they see you backing out and won't give you any break. They don't slow down they just zoom by you and figure they "have the right of way." I don't get how people can be so cavalier with their vehicle--something that cost thousands and they don't care if their car gets hit. Any car I ever had that was hit in an accident was never the same to me and it bugged me until I got a new car. I think it is just one of the many ways we see how people care a little less for their fellow citizens than they did in previous generations... things are going to hell in a hand basket.

 

[chief52]

Where the single light came from:
http://s2.desktopmachine.com/pics/Scion_t2B_16-1024.jpg

That is Scion T2B, the concept that foreshadowed the xB2's styling.
It was from March 2005 (That is 200FIVE!), so the Gen2 was already being developed about the same time they started selling the Gen1.
It was unveiled at the New York Auto Show, 2005.

More shots, from Scion:
http://pressroom.toyota.com/pr/tms/scion/photo.aspx?id=13520&ncid=12047

I would love to have that exact car--I love the suicde doors and exhaust through the fascia.

 

[chief52]

I had one of these years ago on another car--it just tapped into the brake light so when the light came on the beeper went off. It annoyed the hell out of my spouse (x).