The Toyota bB is one of those compact cars that proves personality can be just as important as practicality. First launched in Japan in 2000, the bB was built on the Toyota Vitz platform but wore a squared off, mini-MPV body that gave it surprising interior space for its small footprint. Its tall roof, upright seating and wide opening doors made it easy to live with, while Toyota’s dependable small capacity engines helped keep running costs low. For owners in Australia, Automotive Superstore can help support the bB with service parts, filters, brakes, suspension components, lighting, accessories and maintenance essentials to keep this quirky Toyota feeling fresh.

The bB also has a strong cultural story. In the United States, the first generation was adapted into the Scion xB, a car that became popular with younger drivers, customisers and audio enthusiasts thanks to its boxy shape and huge cabin. In Japan, the bB name was linked with “black box”, reflecting its role as a blank canvas for personal expression. Many examples were modified with lowered suspension, bold wheels, body kits, neon lighting and big sound systems. Its shape may be unconventional, but that is exactly why the Toyota bB remains memorable: it blends Toyota reliability with urban style, clever packaging and a fun custom culture that still appeals to drivers who want something different.