Top 10 Cars That Need An Extra Gear (or two)

Scion xB (4AT)

Scion’s boxy compact is practical and unique, but it features an old transmission that holds it back. With its four-speed automatic, the Scion xB looks woefully under-equipped to take on cars like the Kia Soul and Hyundai Elantra GT. Despite its cargo space advantage, we doubt many buyers would look past the disappointing 24 MPG combined fuel economy rating.