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 The xA has since been replaced by the xD, which carries on the quirky and customizable spirit of its predecessor.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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Good Fuel Economy - 2004 Scion xA
By dasheffield - September 1 - 10:00 amThis car gets great gas mileage 32-36. this is very important to me because I am a courier and I use my car alot. It takes me less than $20.00 to fill up. If you are a big person this car will be a little tight for you. This is easy to get in and out of, you dont have to bend down to get into the car. This car comes with AC and a radio with a cd player. You get this for less than $14,000. Good Deal
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Cute Lil Thang - 2004 Scion xA
By Layla - September 1 - 10:00 amIt runs great except when its trying to climb a hill or going 70 mph, you have to really step on the gas hard. doesnt tell you when your car is REACHING the over heating point, so i can prevent it,just has the dummy light car IS over heated.door panel, plastic. when you are opening your door,your hand will brush against and there will be "dry skin" marks. When your headlight is left on,it will have a beeping noise.speaker-Everyone thought I had a sound system.The door handles are like the volkwagon.standard power locks and windows.looks like its sister,toyota matrix.gave me more than I would have ever expected from a car under 15000
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LOVE LOVE LOVE IT !!!! - 2004 Scion xA
By CHER - September 1 - 10:00 amI WENT TO TOYOTA TO LOOK AT THE SOLARAS AND LEFT WITH AN XA. I LOVE THIS CAR. STYLE MEETS ECONOMY AND FUNCTION. ITS GREAT
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Rough Idle - 2005 Scion xA
By depthcharge - September 1 - 10:00 amDrove the xA as a test drive for several hours. Fit and finish is superb, and acceleration is decent. Great city car with good handling (comparing to my RX300). However, my test car has a very rough idle. It trembles at the stop light all the time. Brakes are very mushy and have little feedback. I still dont like gauges at the center. I want them at the driver side in front of me!
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So Cute and so much fun! - 2005 Scion xA
By Myscion04 - September 1 - 10:00 amI get a lot of compliments everywhere I go! Friends,family,co-workers,school staff,high school students. I get countless smiles just driving around town. It is an attractive little car. Sometimes the stares can get annoying though. Soooo cute!!!! Thank you for this fine little toy!
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Enjoying Scion XA - 2005 Scion xA
By Bortnick - September 1 - 10:00 amI cant rate reliablility, as it is brand new for me. But I assume it is good. I love driving it!
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could not be more happy with this car - 2005 Scion xA
By daila - September 1 - 10:00 amthis car is one of the best that i have ever owned!!!
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Scion for Me! - 2005 Scion XB
By Monty S. - September 1 - 10:00 amMy first Toyota and will not be my last. It is a great car!
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The Lunch Box - 2005 Scion XB
By Shannon - September 1 - 10:00 amI purchased my Scion last month to have a more reliable car. This car rides smooth. It is very reliable, so far. I love the attention that it gets as I drive around my small town. The price is very affordable. The interior is just like a European car. It gets several compliments, but the one I like is that I am to hip to be square.
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Great car, mediocre mileage - 2005 Scion XB
By bocadelvalle - September 1 - 10:00 amAll in all, my experience with the Xb has been good. The car is everything I exprcted except the mileage rating is VERY inaccurate. Toyota claims 30-35 mpg. In reality I have seldom attained 30mpg. Otherwise this car is perfect.
