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 The xA has since been replaced by the xD, which carries on the quirky and customizable spirit of its predecessor.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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The xB is the bEst car out there - 2005 Scion XB
By Anchal - September 20 - 10:00 amThis Car is worth every penny you spend. It cut, its reliable I have not had a problem yet Its just the best car I have owned
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what a car. - 2005 Scion TC
By jaye west - September 20 - 10:00 amThis truly is a great car. I traded in a nissan maxima for this.Its affordable, fun to drive and looks great, what more can you want. More torque and horse power than the rsx
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Toyota Excellence - 2006 Scion xA
By 2006 Scion xA - September 11 - 12:43 pmI love my Scion xA. It is affordible and is very high quality. Also, its great on gas, which is a major plus with gas prices at the level theyre at today.
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Excellent Car - 2006 Scion TC
By jscion - September 9 - 11:26 amThe Scion tCis wonderful. I wouldnt trade it for anything in the price range of $20,000 dollars. Its the best car under twenty grand and it handles great.
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Scion Tcs need rear windshield wiper - 2008 Scion TC
By Steve - September 9 - 8:36 amI love my car..Nothing but routine maintenance for my Tc. No problems what so ever after 2 1/2 years of ownership. Will probably buy a new battery for her. The only thing that scion forgot to put on these cars was a rear window wiper/sprayer assembly. Other than that, ,everything has been great. I would not mind having a 6th gear on this manual transmission. And scion, ,please put a short throw shifter in during assembly, ,with a shorter height to shift lever also. No need for a truck like shifter in a sporty car as the tc. That is why I lowered mine. Great car and will buy again when that time comes.
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Excellent value and fun to drive - 2011 Scion XD
By shivas1 - September 8 - 9:45 pmI have owned a 2011 xD for approximately 6 months now. We are averaging 34mpg. with a variety of in town and over the road driving. I think that the passenger room is better than either the Fit or the Fiesta. Sitting in the rear is excellent, and better than either of these competitors. Those cars were cramped compared to the xD. I am 6 ft. and 185lbs. The front seat contours are sweet and hold you in place firmly during turns. The iPod feature runs seemlessly with the radio from the steering wheel controls. Suspension is a bit stiff, but it has a sport feel to it that way. We have the 5 spd manual and really like it. I am looking forward to how it drives in our Wisconsin winter.
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Best car I have ever owned. - 2015 Scion XB
By Ed McCabe - September 6 - 12:09 pmTake a long test drive. This is the smoothest and quietest car I have ever owned and this is my 43rd car. Acceleration is great and transmission is so smooth I never feel it shift. Being an older driver I find the seating position and easy of entry and exit to be great. Cargo capacity is better that the RAV4 that I replaced with this Scion. Dollar value is exceptional
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My Little Boxter - 2006 Scion XB
By Jolene Reynolds - September 5 - 8:13 pmFrom the first time I saw this little boxy car, I knew I had to have one. I sold a 2000 Lexus ES 300 for my Scion XB and I dont regret it one bit!
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very safe and fun car - 2006 Scion TC
By Dtchss9517 - August 29 - 2:00 amI was in a head on collition in this car and EVERY safety feature worked! I walked away with just bumps and bruises. Nothing broken. The safety features and airbags SAVED MY LIFE!
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My XB 0822 - 2005 Scion XB
By 01-0822 - August 27 - 10:00 pmMy XB is fun to drive. Has lots of room for my big body. It gets very good mileage and the best part is that it is Orange. The only let down is it doesnt handle good in high cross winds.
