Overview & Reviews

The Scion xA carries over unchanged for 2005. Sales are now nationwide.

• The cool stuff costs extra, modest passing power with automatic transmission.

User Reviews:

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  Best Value - 2005 Scion xA
  By Dan Remmers - July 2 - 1:33 pm

  This is the best value for a commuter car. Tons of standard features, great gas mileage, really fun to drive, and easy to park.

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  yeeeeehaaaaaaa - 2005 Scion xA
  By lhrem - June 22 - 9:23 am

  Great! The car gets great gas mileage, handles very well and has a fun sound system. The seats are very comfortable and my son who is six four has plenty of head room.

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  New owner - 2005 Scion xA
  By brooktroutchaser - June 15 - 11:20 am

  Purchased 2 weeks ago with 16.5 k miles. The first 2 days the ride was hard; lowered the tire pressure to 29 and it improved. Love sitting up high; I have a bad back and this car sits like a small SUV. Very nimble and a great grocery getter. It is O.K. on the highway for perhaps a half day ride; it isnt a cross country vehicle. In town it is delightful if a bit stiff. It does not like pavement imperfections. I expect to keep it for many years. Everyone says it is cute. Good car for 1-2 people; the back seat is small. Good legroom up front. Easy to park. Oh, I am six feet, 200 pounds, and have gray hair.

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  Best car I ever bought - 2005 Scion xA
  By PghScion - June 10 - 10:00 am

  Former owner of a V8 Durango gas- guzzler. The Scion xA is a sacrifice in power, but the excellent fit and finish of the interior, ease of handling, and superior gas mileage make this car a best-buy in my book. The style is eye-catching. Expect to answer questions at the gas pump (which is once every 3 weeks for this city driver). Regardless of the small 4cyl engine, there is still remarkable pick- up and sturdy poise in accelleration in highway driving, even through hilly terrain. The car maintains 80mph on the highway without a shake. Seats are firm and supportive. xA has a fantastic view of the road with a nice, high stance.

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  Love it! - 2005 Scion xA
  By Cathy - May 12 - 10:20 am

  I knew when I needed a new car that I wanted a Scion. Before I heard of the Scion I was considering an Echo. And a used Echo cost just as much as a new Scion! I test drove the xA and just loved the feel and the standard features. Every option I wanted was standard in my xA. Since I live in the midwest, I had to wait impatiently for a few extra months. But I love it and would never trade it in...except for maybe another xA!

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  Poor design bad quality - 2005 Scion xA
  By PP - February 13 - 5:56 pm

  Pros: Small, sleek, roomy and fuel efficient. Cons: Bad design, poor quality, noise, vibration. -My speedometer broke, to be replaced. -Brakes (disks and pad) to be replaced. -Can not open widows if driving on highway speeds, because bad design makes this vehicle unstable,and it builds excessive pressure in the cabin. -Lots of vibration noises in the cabin wile idling. I bought it thinking of Toyota quality, but overall this vehicle has very poor quality.

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  Scion XA - 2005 Scion xA
  By mct690 - January 27 - 10:00 am

  This is by far the best vehicle on the market for the money! The build quality of Toyota, and all the "options" that come standard in this car set it apart from autos costing $10,000. more

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  Great Local Commuter Car - 2005 Scion xA
  By Wobblerite - January 15 - 2:20 am

  I bought this vehicle to commute 100 miles each way to work. I chose it because it has good headroom for a 62" person. I got the automatic transmission because it seemed too cramped in the foot well for 3 pedals with my size feet. I usually get 33 or 34 mpg while going around 70 mph commuting which is not too far below the EPA estimate of 38 mpg. I was happy with that level of performance. City driving appears to be much lower mileage than advertised. The seats were only complaint I had for long distance driving as there wasnt any lumbar support available.

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  Dependable!!! - 2005 Scion xA
  By ak - December 26 - 3:46 pm

  I have had my car for almost 2 years now and she is very reliable. Definatly not a speed demon but awesome gas mileage and ive never had a major problem ever!

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  She saw it, test drove it and bought it! - 2005 Scion xA
  By phil - December 20 - 1:50 am

  My wife saw this Absolutely Red Special Addition Scion on the dealers floor, test drove a like model and bought the RED one. Its Special Editon #3. She loves it! She is stopped in parking lots by admiring young men and women inquiring about the styling, performance and handling. She enjoys the interior finish, the handling characteristics (It is a lot easier to park than her Mercedes Benz SLK) and it has plenty of room for three adult lady friends and all of their Christmas shopping! I am pleased about the purchase price and the mileage. Sounds like a Toyota ad? The surprise is that we are both Senior Citizens and this little Red Rocket is Fun to Drive! Try one!