Overview & Reviews

Scion is one of the youngest brands on the market -- which seems appropriate given that it's targeted at a very youthful demographic. Scion has quickly found a home in the hearts of buyers seeking its winning blend of value and style. The frosting on this cake is that Scion is part of the Toyota family, offering all the quality and reliability you'd expect from a marque with its parentage.

When Toyota realized early in the 21st century that it was losing market share in the younger demographic due to a stodgy image, the company took a chance and decided to spin off a new brand called Scion (its name means "descendant" or "heir to"). The first Scions, the xA and xB models, were introduced for the 2004 model year. These edgy little cruisers were first available only in the California market; after a staggered rollout, Scion vehicles became available nationwide.

Both the xA and xB were immediate hits, snapped up by young (or young at heart) buyers looking for high-quality, fun and affordable wheels. The boxy yet funky styling of the Scions provided a lot of passenger and cargo room for the cars' small footprints, making them ideal choices for campus and urban residents alike. They also coddled the youth market with flashy sound systems; Scion's stereos are among the best in the economy-car segment.

The following year, the Scion brood grew to include the tC. This compact but sporty coupe offered more performance relative to its older siblings, thanks largely to a more powerful engine. The xA has since been replaced by the xD, which carries on the quirky and customizable spirit of its predecessor. By 2012, Scion had introduced the tiny iQ city car and the sporty FR-S sport coupe.

In the interest of keeping things simple for buyers, Scions typically come in only one trim level. However, buyers have the option of customizing their rides with a host of dealership-provided accessories, such as a subwoofer, body kits and custom exhausts. Scion also offers no-haggle pricing wherein buyers pay the list (window sticker) price, thus streamlining the negotiation process.

So far, a simple and well-equipped model lineup, no-haggle pricing and a variety of dealer-added options have combined to make the Scion brand popular with American consumers. The economy car segment isn't typically the first place you'd look for stylish, fun-to-drive vehicles, but Scion has changed all that by offering cars rich with a seductive exuberance that belies their modest pricing.

User Reviews:

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  Sleek XD! - 2008 Scion XD
  By Sleek XD! - September 17 - 2:30 am

  Love it, love it, love it! Need I say more? I love the sleek exterior and the MPG.

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  My Pricey Christmas Present to Myself - 2006 Scion xA
  By adnilem03 - September 16 - 9:30 pm

  The Scion xA 2006 is an awesome car. The buttons and displays inside the car are very easy to use, and big, so I can wear gloves and still push everything. I love the stereo controls on the steering wheel. It has lots of room inside the car, especially lots head room for those vertically challenged. I love how you sit in it when youre driving, instead of lying down. When driving you can see right over all the normal sedans, and this helps with driving in traffic.

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  Best Car that I have Ever Purchased - 2007 Scion TC
  By Crystal - September 16 - 12:10 pm

  The 2007 Scion tC. It drives so smoothly. I caught myself driving 85 MPH on the freeway and didnt even know it. It is so quiet and smooth. The gas is very touchy though. I have a manual so It is a little different than what I am used to. I think who ever buys this vehicle will be very happy with it. I know I am.

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  First in Wa. State for the 08 xb! - 2008 Scion XB
  By tommyboy69 - September 15 - 9:03 am

  After a lot of research, I found that most cars simply do not accommodate tall guys like me. This one is S-W-E-E-T! I am absolutely thrilled with the vehicle. Utterly dependable, Highly "customizeable"(new word for me there... lol). Mileage could be better, as this year has the aging Camry 2.4L. I am averaging about 34 mpg, with mixed cargo and passengers. This is the fourth Toyota I have bought, from the 76 Corolla, to my convertible 81 Corolla SR5 w/the 3tc. Kicking myself for ever selling that one, but the Scion more than soothes those old wounds. Summary: great head room, decent mileage, and always great to be the first on the block with a toy. Two BIG thumbs up!

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  Scion - 2008 Scion XD
  By Dawson Lande - September 14 - 11:10 pm

  After buying the XD for my wife and loving the performance, gas mileage and all around fun driving this car my Ford Wagon went down. We decided to get another XD and as of today we are a 2 Scion family. No more fighting over who drives what today, We even got the same Red color. A 2 red Xd we feel really young again and are having a blast Highly recommend the Xd to drivers that want to feel fun again.We love all the options that come standard, We Rate the scion XD 100 out of 100.

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  tC totally Cool!!!! - 2005 Scion TC
  By justme - September 13 - 5:03 pm

  All i can say is WOW do you get a lot for your money!!!!!! even if you dont get all the bells and whistle which are nice but even if you dont want to of cant afford them, the base stripped down model is anything but stripped down...

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  Great Car! - 2005 Scion TC
  By Eleni - September 13 - 12:26 pm

  I have had this car for a couple months and I love it! This is my first coupe and I was a little hesitant but I am am glad I went with the scion. It has tons of space.

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  Scion tC - 2005 Scion TC
  By Monet - September 10 - 9:10 pm

  I love this car! Amazing on gas. Good Mileage. Great comfort. And i love the style.

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  Dont sweat the tire size - 2010 Scion XD
  By ripdaddy - September 9 - 12:25 pm

  The XD uses a 195/60-16 tire which gives one very few options, none of them good. However one can use a 205/55-16 on the same rim and there are over 150 tire choices. The difference in the two sizes are fractions of an inch in both tread width (.5 in.) and sidewall height (.17 in.)

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  Fun Car to Drive - 2005 Scion TC
  By emily532 - September 9 - 12:23 pm

  I love my tC. I bought it in December 2005 after my husband bought his in October of the same year. After I test drove his, I HAD to get one too. Mine has 18" rims and ground effects, which makes it look much sportier than my husbands. Ive had so many people come up to me in parking lots around town and ask about it. Everyone is SO impressed with it, especially me and my husband. And this is an absolute gem of a car, even compared with other cars in much higher price ranges. I am very proud of my tC and would recommend it to anyone. My younger brother even bought one after he drove mine. GET IT, you wont regret it.