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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  LOVE - 2005 Scion xA
  By Ebonys Owner - December 1 - 6:00 pm

  I traded in my 04 VW beetle for this car because I needed a small 4 door car. Ive owned Ebony for almost a year now and I love her! So far Ive needed 1 new tire, battery and ABS assembly in addition to the regular maintenance. The fuel economy is AMAZING! I love the way she handles, her roomy back door, how easy it is to park and so much more! I only have three complaints 1.No armrest 2.No cruise control 3. She has a weak A/C (in comparison to my beetle), which is hard with the FL summer heat.

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  Toyota/ Scion xA- Engine Problems - 2005 Scion xA
  By Brandon - November 12 - 2:00 am

  I bought a used 2005 Scion XA in April 2010 with 118k miles. Based on my research & previous experience with Toyota; I thought I was getting a reliable and fuel economic commuter car. Unfortunately within 5 months and 7k miles later my check engine light came on. My mechanic told me heard a knock in the engine. 2 weeks later the car started to shake and the got very loud. I will never buy a scion again & lost faith in toyotas reliability.

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  Its a Buggy - 2005 Scion xA
  By robocop - November 9 - 12:50 am

  Rides like a buggy, run over a toothpick and youll feel it. Quick and nimble on dry pavement, terrible in snow. Bought with 32k miles and replaced AC at 38K for $600 and new battery at 40K but it has never left me stranded. Its a local driver thats not meant for the highway. Get about 25 MPG local and I beat the crap out of it and it just keeps going.

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  Fun and economical - 2005 Scion xA
  By Mildred Mosher - October 8 - 4:26 am

  Fun car to drive very economical. This vehicle draws attention every where I take it. I cant say enough good things about it. Im getting 40 mpg on the highway and averaging 37 overall I have no complaints about this vehicl and it even has an awesome stereo!

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  My First Purchase - 2005 Scion xA
  By Chelsea - September 3 - 7:53 am

  I love my new car. I just got it last weekend. I moved from a 90 Honda Accord to the 2005 Scion xA. Its so much fun driving it and it compliments my personality perfectly. I am a small, but fun perosn and so is the car. The dash looks so futuristic and the sound system thumps. The seats are really comfortable too.

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  2005 XA Reviewed - A Practical Car - 2005 Scion xA
  By BigEd - August 28 - 8:23 pm

  This is a good, well built car. My Scion gets 33 MPG in city gas mileage. My Scion is a lot of fun to drive around also. One of my favorite features is the hatch in back. I can flip down the seats and carry a lot of stuff back there. The stereo is pretty good and the seats are comfy. The air conditioner is marginal, however. The overall quality seems to be really good. It has lots of technology in the engine and good power for city driving, but high rpm on the highway. I love this car.

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  remote control car - 2005 Scion xA
  By misha - August 22 - 9:40 am

  It feels like a go-kart, responsive but you feel all the bumps. Loud on the inside.

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  Almost Perfect - 2005 Scion xA
  By Frank Yake - August 19 - 11:26 pm

  We love the Scion xA! It is extremely well-equipped and comfortable for such a basic car. It has proven to be super-reliable and very economical to drive. It is also quite nimble. Although mostly used in suburban driving, weve taken a 1,800 mile plus trip to Nashville and back and enjoyed the drive, with one notable and irritating exception. What were the designers thinking when they didnt offer cruise control...even as an option?

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  Still lovin my scion - 2005 Scion xA
  By lolaprincess - July 28 - 11:03 am

  Found this car when I was getting my Thunderbirds A/C fixed. It really stood out and called to me! Im a total VW Bug Girl! They spoiled me with their compactness and excellent gas mileage. So to my surprise I found the XA to be all the things I loved about Bugs, with extra perks. A/C, 4 Doors, Great on gas, way nicer looking than my old 76:P Great Family Car too! My daughter loves it!! I also always have room for one more:D

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  Not what we expected - 2005 Scion xA
  By REW - July 24 - 5:33 pm

  We were in the market for a very fuel effecient vehicle. This is not the one! Expecting around 40mpg on the road, as promised by the delearship. Actual is about 25-8 mpg. This car was purchased to save fuel and we felt the "down sizing" of comfort would be worth the savings. For a sixty mile per day trip we now drive our 01 Nisson that still gets over 33mpg. Toyota and the dealership have said this is a "break in period", however, Ive never had a car that just didnt reach close to the mpg. The sacrafice in size isnt worth the car not performing. We bought 5speed in order to pull behind an RV. Thats when we get our best milage. When the car is being towed. I am NOT a Scion fan!