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 The xA has since been replaced by the xD, which carries on the quirky and customizable spirit of its predecessor.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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xB - 2005 Scion XB
By itlngirl08 - November 17 - 8:56 amI think that this car is great for a small family on a limited budget. Fun to drive and very spacious interior.
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This is a real nice machine! - 2010 Scion TC
By jdlewis95 - November 15 - 6:31 pmI just bought a 2010 TC brand new off the showroom. I have owned nothing but BMWs for the last 17 years. My last BMW was a 2008 328 Xi, great car but it was $47000.00 and I have 2 kids coming up for college in a few years, so I wanted to get a new car that was close to the BMW comfort and handling for less $$. I fell in love with the TC. It has the Camry motor, and the TC weighs much less, so its fast with 161 HP. With the HUGE top open and the windows down it feels like a convertible. It has ABS brakes, and it handles like a German car. The stereo is great, the Bluetooth is nice, the steering is awesome, and the car has awesome power...and its $27000.00 less than the BMW. Very NICE!!!!
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IMluvinit - 2005 Scion XB
By Meet my baby box - November 15 - 10:00 amI am 19 yrs old and I have just bought my new Scion XB and i fell in love with it! It has all the options such as the interior lighting iunthe cupholders and under dash etc. I went on a few roadtrips to California from Illinois and i barely had any power especially going uphill. B esides that the SCion was definetly a great buy for me.
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IMluvinit - 2005 Scion XB
By Boxlover - November 15 - 10:00 amI have just bought my new Scion XB and i fell in love with it! It has all the options such as the interior lighting iunthe cupholders and under dash etc. I went on a few roadtrips to California from Illinois and i barely had any power especially going uphill. B esides that the SCion was definetly a great buy for me.
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Best Bang for Your Buck! - 2005 Scion TC
By JROE - November 15 - 10:00 amYou get so much car for the money. The car looks like it cost much more. So far (one week) the car has proven quite fun to drive. It has plenty of pick up and go and cruises at 75MPH with no effort. Pretty good performance for a four cylinder. Handling is tight and the steering feels good. Although its hard to find the perfect car, this has a great combination of sportiness, performance, looks, price, interior room, and standard features. I spent considerable time checking out other cars in this class (Mazda3, Corolla, Sentra, etc). The Scion tC is the best bang for your buck hands down.
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WOW! - 2005 Scion TC
By tc lover - November 15 - 10:00 amSweet car... It is as attractive visually as it is reliable. The price is very appealing and is very reasonable. The tC will inevitably become the leader in its class.
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nothing but great - 2005 Scion TC
By maluhhree - November 15 - 10:00 ami was so pleased by the scion. it was the most convienant car for that price ive ever seen. i love everything about it.
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MY SCION XB - 2005 Scion XB
By {NAKED_BUTTERFLY} - November 10 - 10:00 amI THINK THE SCION XB IS AN AWESOME CAR. GREAT PRICE, GREAT STANDARD FEATURES AND IT LOOKS GOOD.
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Awesome - 2008 Scion XD
By bea and matt cooper - November 9 - 11:06 pmWe just purchased this car after looking at many looking for the best mileage. We are both happy. Missing arm rest hope this can get passed on an a little more compartments for storage but I am sure hoping great on gas and all the great safety features. Thanks again proud owners Matt & Bea Cooper
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Still fantastic - 2006 Scion TC
By Cary Miller - November 8 - 10:50 amIve already put 14,000 miles on my 2006 Scion tC and it is still fantastic. I love it more than ever. It is outstanding in every category. I have not had any problems.
