Overview & Reviews

The 2008 Scion xD is an all-new model that replaces the xA at the bottom of Scion's lineup. This four-door hatchback features distinctive styling, peppy performance and an impressive list of standard features and personalization options.

• Comparatively small cargo space, bizarre gauges, short on front legroom.

User Reviews:

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  This is the car you want - 2008 Scion XD
  By zzzdmd - March 20 - 1:53 am

  Looked @ xD, Fit, Yaris, Versa. For the money you cant beat xD. Went from Phx to Disney on one tank fully loaded with 5 people and luggage, no problem on hills, rained the whole way, at times by the bucket full, but xD stayed solid and true. Excellent interior design, clever dash, gets looks from other drivers. Will be using for work travel instead of my 2500 HD Duramax diesel, my gas savings will equal my new xD payment!

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  Bar None Simply the Best Buy - 2008 Scion XD
  By PT~2~Xd - February 21 - 3:03 am

  Gas Gas Gas! What can I say that would make a person downgrade/upgrade from a souped up 89 Toyota Supra (Vroom! problem child gas sucka)~ tricked out/ supped up 04 PT Cruiser Turbo (Ehh.. but still gas sucka!) ~ to a 08 almost tricked out but not there yet Scion XD. Moving from the Bay area to Virginia I honestly did not think I would ever trade in my PT but after experiencing the WORST commuter traffic in the USA, and VA to DC eats the cake over Marin County to Alameda County, I had to ditch the PT..=(. I test drove the Fit, Yaris, and Corolla before the XD. But the XD won in the end for gas as well as over all styling.

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  How does 46 mpg sound? - 2008 Scion XD
  By Tim - February 18 - 2:33 pm

  If youre looking to save gas - look no further. Ive had this car since last October. Overall mileage is in the mid 30s. Three recent trips at 55 mph on highway netted 46 mpg. (thats true mpg - not computer) One was with 4 people in the car. Going to & from work (mix of highway and city) has been about 37 mpg. I test drove everything in this type (Nissan Versa, Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris, Kia Rio 5, etc...), felt this was easily the best of hte bunch. Cant understand Consumer Reports love affair with the Honda Fit - rode like a 70s Ford Pinto. We recently took a trip to Branson with our family of 4 and did well - a little tight for luggage but it worked. Really love this car!

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  I love my little xD! - 2008 Scion XD
  By genius163 - January 26 - 6:46 am

  I traded in my 2006 Volvo XC90 for the 2008 Scion xD for the gas savings. I get nearly double the gas mileage now. I still use a rear-facing car seat for my baby and it actually fits better in the back seat of the Scion than it did in the Volvo. I think it has as much to do with the shape of the dashboard as it does with the roominess of the back seat, but whatever the reason, the front passenger is always glad not have knees jammed up against the dashboard. Because the xD is tall with a high seating position, downsizing from an SUV was not nearly the adjustment I thought it would be.

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  A good choice. - 2008 Scion XD
  By Kerwin - January 15 - 1:16 am

  I went from a V8 Jeep Grand Cherokee to a V6 Cadillac CTS and now to a Scion xD, and let me tell you this car is really nice and good. My car insurance went way down, is a really safe car and comfortable. Is really good in MPG. I dont miss my Cadillac anymore, I love this car.

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  After much consideration - 2008 Scion XD
  By Stephanie - January 8 - 2:53 pm

  After much consideration, relying heavily on consumer reviews and expert opinions, I chose to buy a Scion xD. It took me almost 3 months of research and test drives to make up my mind, but I am very glad I bought the Scion. I would buy it again without a seconds hesitation. Other people are finally catching on because I have seen two other xDs in the last few weeks.

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  Surprisingly fun and inexpensive car - 2008 Scion XD
  By Carl - December 27 - 12:46 am

  Bought this guy a couple of months ago as an all-around hauler. I drive about 75 miles a day for work, was looking for practicality and fun. Also use on weekends for trips to see our daughter at college, etc. Very pleased with the xD. Lowered with TRD springs from dealer, rear spoiler, bumper protector. Have not used for overnight trip, but hauls four adults with ease (we are all short) and occasionally five for trips around town. Looked also at the Honda Fit, also nice, but glad I chose the xD. 33-36 miles per gallon (measured at fill-ups), 35-39 average on readout. Ride (w/TRD springs) is firm but comfortable. Co-worker has an xD also and has had good experience, highly recommended!

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  2008 XD auto - 2008 Scion XD
  By simonccny - November 8 - 6:23 pm

  got this car for $12000, 13k miles , i would say its a good deal. the car is fun to drive, totally would fit scions market. i am a 26 years old guy, and have no eager to buy those camery.

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  Easy to Buy, Easy to Drive - 2008 Scion XD
  By romans623 - October 26 - 1:16 pm

  Scion has everything done right, from the interactive website where you can build your vehicle, the pure pricing so you know what youre getting, to the buying experience where you pick the transmission, whether to have VSC or not, and then a list of dealer added options. Then when you get the car, everything is intuitively in the right place, and you dont even have to read the manual, since you can go to the website and watch the instructional videos. The xD is cute, spunky, has a lot of pep, and feels solid for such a small car. Its spacious enough for four adults, and very economical on the gas. It was made for Japanese domestic market so it slips into and out of traffic easily.

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  Decent car, but wouldnt buy it again - 2008 Scion XD
  By DJ - October 24 - 11:06 am

  I was looking for something inexpensive, reliable, and stylish; Id pretty much had my heart set on the scion tc, but I had hesitations about getting a 2 door, so I got the xd instead. This car is ok, but I have a few somewhat major gripes. There are HUGE blind spots on either side near the rear windows [& a tiny back window], so when I want to change lanes, I feel like Im taking a risk even with turning my head to look and using my mirrors. The brake system is weird, and even though its supposed to respond to a light tap, I have to press pretty hard to get the car to stop, and its a very bumpy ride (even going over parking lot speed bumps feels like off-roading in rough terrain).