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 The xA has since been replaced by the xD, which carries on the quirky and customizable spirit of its predecessor.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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Very Cool Car - 2010 Scion XD
By Lori - November 16 - 8:53 pmI am very pleased with this car. Im feeling very hip for being 50+. Love the premium Alpine audio and XM. MPG is great, averaging 35 MPG and Ive seen 39 MPG. Excellent handling and acceleration. Lots of nice standard features for the price.
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Fraleys Review - 2011 Scion TC
By harold fraley - November 16 - 10:00 amI took several trips in this car. I love the way it handles curves and turns on a dime. The car also has some pep that i really admire.
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One Happy Owner - 2005 Scion xA
By Patrick - November 15 - 7:13 amI have driven my Scion xA 1,800 miles and am extremely pleased with all aspects of this car. It lacks an outside temperature gauge, but other tham that it is a 10.
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Great car-or is it a truck? - 2004 Scion XB
By Patrick - November 14 - 8:36 pmThis is a fun car to drive and a great utility vehicle to carry anything that can be loaded through the huge back and side doors.
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I love my lil iQ - 2012 Scion IQ
By amadcow2 - November 11 - 3:04 pmI was attracted to the iQ for the gas mileage at the onset, but quickly grew to admire the little car. The final decision to buy my iQ was made when my wife asked my children; What car do you see your dad driving? The answer made my choice clear; The iQ So Im now driving a nice purple iQ with the following at time of purchase: Lowering Springs, Anti Sway Bar, Fog lights, Spoiler I put in the following aftermarket: Pioneer AVIC Z140BH, Injen Cold Air Intake I love my little iQ. Its peppy and handles very very well. Im mostly happy with the gas mileage, knowing that it will get better as I break in the engine.
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Scion xA - 2006 Scion xA
By Arroyo - November 10 - 2:06 amI was looking for a small car that got great gas milage but not at the cost of a hybrid. I bought the Scion xA based on Edmunds.coms review. Im so happy I did. The car has actually outperformed my original expectations. It seats 5 people quite comfortably and the ride is surprisingly smooth for such a small car. The car is about 8 months now and I have had zero problems with it so far. I love it.
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A Tall Persons Car - 2005 Scion XB
By VeryTall - November 10 - 1:13 amIm 6-7. This is the first socially responsible car Ive driven in which I can sit up straight. Its like sitting in a chair while driving, which makes all the little annoyances melt away. The car is fun to drive and has a good, basic sound system. Yes, I could have spent twice as much on a big ol SUV and challenged the road, but thats not what driving should be able. This is a fun car that gets noticed and does a lot of things right.
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Did my own crash test, unfortunately. - 2005 Scion XB
By Lee - November 8 - 12:03 pmI was hit in the drivers side rear door of my Scion xB, spun around three times, jumped the curb, and stopped when I hit a tree. I got out without a scratch. These take the impact for you, and apparently dont roll over like I thought they might. All of the cars glass was still intact. Id let my niece drive it and not worry now...well, that is when they put it back together. I love this little thing. Also, I have had about 1,000 lbs. in the back and it drives like its empty. We own two of xBs and the 2004 model seems faster than the 2005. We have exactly the same features on both. This car is a great buy and a safe ride.
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I love my Scion - 2005 Scion xA
By Evan - November 7 - 8:00 amI love my new Scion xA. I decided t get the one with all of the features on it and I love everything about the car.
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Fun! Plus Economical to Buy and Drive - 2005 Scion xA
By Kevin Mack - November 1 - 5:56 pmI wanted a four door that would be reliable and economical to buy and drive. I took my 17 year old daughter with me car shopping, and brought home the Absolutely Red Version 1.0 Scion xA. I have been very pleased with the car. It is fun to drive, and it NEVER fails to draw positive comments from total strangers. I use it for business, taking grown men to lunch, and they all love it, even though it is targeted at the younger market. I call it my mid- life crisis on a budget.
