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 The xA has since been replaced by the xD, which carries on the quirky and customizable spirit of its predecessor.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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I Love my XB - 2005 Scion XB
By Misty Cooper - September 1 - 10:00 amIts a Great Fun Little Box to Zoom Around Town In.
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Excellent Car - 2005 Scion XB
By IFLIAZ - September 1 - 10:00 amThis is the first foreign car that I have ever purchased. It is very roomy inside and fun to drive. I also get a lot of lookers.The dealer is another issue. Find a dealer that wants your buisiness and not just a sale. I will never deal with Toyota of Walnut Creek California again. I plan on purchasing another Xb in the near future.
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no bickering on price! - 2005 Scion XB
By jim vile - September 1 - 10:00 amWe walked into the Desert dealership and within minutes we were sold on the options and total price of the car. Its our rolling box!The bad thing about the sales department including the manager was we were told that cruise controll could be added. That was not true. Maybe from the factory when ordering it but for sure not one that is already here in the states. It is sluggish going up hill and in high wind but still a great rolling box. The fact that you can see what the starting price is and add to it is a wonderful thing. No third world bickering about price. Over all the process was great.
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I like it. - 2005 Scion XB
By Gerald Robison - September 1 - 10:00 amIve only had the car for about a week, but its fun to drive, fun-er to look at and even more fun to answer questions of passersby. I get a number of folks who just walk around the car in the parking lots... and toll-booth attendants who just want to look inside. I wondered how much I would be giving up in buying a $16k car... and the answer is not much. It comes well- equipped, well-powered and it handles well.
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why buy anything else - 2005 Scion XB
By back2bass6 - September 1 - 10:00 ami laugh at all the suburban moms in their luxury 4 wheels drive vehicles,these beasts hog the road. scion xb..if the world all drove one, it would be a better place..nothing cooler
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Affordable - 2005 Scion XB
By Janissa - September 1 - 10:00 amThe Toyota Scion is the best kept secret. From the outside the vehicle looks small but in the inside it has a lot of room. Unique dashboard great stereo system. Traction control, abs, airbags, power windows, seats are removable or can bend for more room. All this and it did not break the bank!
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XB Rocks! - 2005 Scion XB
By ettuBrutus - September 1 - 10:00 amMy girlfriend has had one since they came out last year and I loved it. Its been a year so I went up to S.F. to purchase my own.I could have just gone down the street to get one, but the guys up in S.F. are so nice (Doug, Frank, Edwin, Steven)I flew up for the weekend knowing I would have fun driving it home. This little thing has tons of pep, great headroom, I got 38 mi to the gal on the way back from S.F. AND, its the only little car I find on the street that when another XB passes you on the street, the owners give you a lil toot on the horn and a wave. Definately the friendliest car on the road. I am so pleased with my XB !!!
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a Fun car to drive - 2005 Scion XB
By Fam107 - September 1 - 10:00 amIt is a very fun car to drive! It gets alot of peoples attention. The performance is unbelievable for a 4 cyclinder...it is VERY spunky.
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This car sucks - 2005 Scion TC
By Jeff Howard - September 1 - 10:00 amVery Noisy. Not well built. Im Gonna sell mine.
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My Scion - 2006 Scion TC
By taylor - August 31 - 3:16 pmIt is different. I like the size, its not too small, just right. I love the panoramic sunroof. It gets attention everywhere I go. Fixing it up is lots of fun. The radio is cool too.
