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 The xA has since been replaced by the xD, which carries on the quirky and customizable spirit of its predecessor.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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My Mini School Bus :) - 2005 Scion XB
By flosser - June 19 - 10:00 amMy Scion xb was the best purchase I could have ever made! I just moved and I could fit a million things in there. The room in this vehicle is superior to any in its class. I love the way the xb takes turns and turns heads, its a very appealing vehicle and anyone who owns it knows that. I love my Scion xb!
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Scion is My-ion - 2005 Scion XB
By Russo - June 19 - 10:00 amPretty clever thinking regarding interior space efficiency ... larger folks in the backseat will thank you ... Ive always liked boxy cars ... Its trippy and funny and fun ... I way like it though I do have one problem which goes as follows: I wanted something very good on gas; I wanted something practical that would hold up ... with such low horsepower, I thought getting a cold air intake would give the transmission better life over the years ... it was supose to marginally increase horsepower and (I thought) not hurt gas mileage ... It did make the XB more peppy, but Im only getting 26 mpg ... Toyota doesnt seem to have much info on this though ...
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Great Car - 2005 Scion XB
By COMBOY - June 19 - 10:00 amThis car is incredible, everyone stop driving to look at it, even people walking around. Is very economical expesially here in NYC, I only spend less that $20.00 for full gas every week. Me and my wife are really proud for this car so far, we love it. "THANKS SCION"
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My Scion - 2005 Scion XB
By CLeeS - June 19 - 10:00 amThe Scion xB is the answer to my desire for an SUV. I have the height off of the ground and the room inside. The best part of all is that I dont pay the high gas price that goes with owning an SUV. I enjoy driving my wagon very much!
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Toyota hits the younger market! - 2005 Scion TC
By leonDB - June 19 - 10:00 amWhat can I say about this car??? Theres too much. Its got the look, it can perform pretty well, though I cannot wait for the supercharger... Its got enough power to satisfy me, but Ill need a charger soon.
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The best coupe ever - 2005 Scion TC
By Poetic Mind - June 19 - 10:00 amI have been a long time admirer of this car for a long time and this car is just the best car that you can find for the money hands down. I mean if you are looking for a sexy, stylish and sporty coupe, this is it.
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I Love This Car! - 2005 Scion TC
By janaluke - June 19 - 10:00 amGreat car with all the extras! Limited availability, but this car looks sharp and is fun to drive!
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Most Bang for Your Buck - 2005 Scion TC
By DimSumDude - June 19 - 10:00 amI cant believe all the standard features of this car for the "no haggle" price that theyre asking for. Makes you ask "whats the catch"?! Bought the car because I was so impressed with it even though I already own a 2004 4Runner.
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Awesome - 2005 Scion TC
By Chris1019 - June 19 - 10:00 amI just bought my tC, what a great car. The car is incredible, its a blast to drive, and handles great. If you can get your hands on one I would recommend the car to anyone.
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I love my Scion tC - 2006 Scion TC
By Susana - June 17 - 6:46 pmI simply love this car! I bought it two weeks ago and it is my first new car. I am getting ready to leave for graduate school and I wanted a reliable car that looked good, had many standard features, yet was safe. This car definitely meets all those catagories. The car is also extremely comfortable on long drives and in the city it performs like a dream. Maybe it is the fact that it is my first new car, but I would definitely recommend this car for the first time new car buyer!
