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 The xA has since been replaced by the xD, which carries on the quirky and customizable spirit of its predecessor.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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Buy one now! - 2005 Scion TC
By Mark - July 26 - 12:40 amI looked at a lot of cars in this price range before purchasing the Scion and this was the obvious choice. With its load of standard features, it is the best value on the road. After 14,000 miles, I have had zero problems and the car is solid.
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Nice little car - 2008 Scion XD
By GregSurratt - July 22 - 10:03 pmAfter test driving the Yaris and Honda Fit, the peppy engine, higher seating, amazing standard safety features and overall appearance sold me on the xD. My only real complaint is the road noise, but thats of pretty minor importance to me. Its a tight little, precise ride and the manufacturing tolerances are really impressive. Everything feels like quality on the Scion, unlike with the Ford Focus that its replacing. I also love the firmness of the seats. The toggle feature on the l.e.d. odometer which allows you to see your mpg at any current moment is really nifty (although Im a little suspicious of the accuracy of such a device). At any rate, this is an exciting little car.
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Cool fun car! - 2009 Scion TC
By Bkwrm - July 20 - 7:50 pmI LOVE the Tc! This burnished red Tc is my second Tc. Never had a bit of problems. Drives great gets good gas mileage 29/33. Love the stereo. I am a Scion fan for life!
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Love It! - 2006 Scion xA
By Kenneth Gardner - July 20 - 3:56 pmI really like getting behind the wheel of my 06 Scion xA. I have to get used to the front wheel drive. The only thing that I am missing is there is no space for beverage containers and no cruise control. The fuel mileage is very, very good.
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Good for a first car - My initial review - 2008 Scion XB
By StuckinAZ - July 14 - 8:50 pmIve only put a couple hundred miles on the car, but I thought I would offer an initial review. I will come back and do another one after a couple thousand miles. Any way the Scion xB meets my needs very well. Some people keep comparing it to the old xB, and saying it gets bad mpg and its not unique anymore. Well in my opinion the new xB is a better car. It takes the highways better and as well as the city.The mpg are not bad at all, Ive been averaging +29 MPG, and thats 99% city. Its got a great interior with lots of leg room for both the front and back, and I can haul all my stuff. I traded in from an very large V8 Chevy 4x4 truck. Get one, youll be glad. Its fun, frugal, cool
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I love my car. - 2008 Scion TC
By wallflower - July 12 - 6:03 pmI found this car at an absolute steal. My previous vehicle was a 98 Neon and it doesnt even compare to the Scion. It looks fast, although its admittedly not suppose to be too fast. I found mine used and fully loaded, and for someone wanting a fun, reliable car-- this has suited me well.
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al 06 - 2006 Scion TC
By henry - July 9 - 4:20 amvery pleased. fun to drive, love the handleing , the look,the sevice and the overall ride.
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love my new xB - 2004 Scion XB
By lovemyxB - July 8 - 2:00 ami love driving my xB...its such a great little economy car!!! Efficient and too cute!
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Great Vehicle! - 2012 Scion XB
By stevo043 - July 6 - 2:12 amWe had to purchase a 2012 because I unfortunately totaled out my wifes 2008. We loved our 2008, but this 2012 is alot better. It seems to be a little quiter than our 2008, but has more features. Its nice to have the room of an SUV, but the driveabiltiy of a car - we fit 2 car seats pretty easily! It rides pretty good, but you can feel the bumps (sport tuned suspension).
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GREAT - 2005 Scion xA
By J Anderson - July 3 - 11:00 pmSo far I LOVE IT - fun to drive, economical - time will tell
