Overview & Reviews

For 2006, the Scion xA gets a mild styling refresh that includes updated designs for the lower air intake, headlamps, taillamps, wheel covers and front grille. Inside, there is new seat fabric and the speedometer background is now white instead of last year's silver. The xA also receives a new steering wheel with audio controls, and the Pioneer audio system has a new head unit design and remote mini-jack port for portable music sources. Additionally, the xA offers dedicated Apple iPod connectivity, which delivers iPod display information and allows unit control and recharging through the audio system. Finally, the xA's horsepower rating drops from 108 to 103 due to new SAE testing procedures.

• The cool stuff costs extra, modest passing power with automatic transmission, no cruise control.

User Reviews:

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  Love It! - 2006 Scion xA
  By mikey - December 29 - 11:16 am

  I love my Scion xA. Not only is it cute, it defies the laws of physics: it is small on the outside but big inside. I am 6 tall and weigh 250 lbs. and am very comfortable in this car. The stereo is excellent. My driving is all city and I get about 30 mpg.

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  Excellent xA! - 2006 Scion xA
  By xajohn - October 4 - 4:32 pm

  After owning various small cars: - 56 VW bus - Ducati 160 - 1956 Chevy Carryall (stovebolt 6 - $25 very used) - Fiat 1100 R - 2nd car best, Dunlops, non-syncro 1st led to next car (ex could not figure out 1st) - Toyota Corolla (2TC hemi 1600) only lasted 439,000 miles! - Plymouth Champ (8 speed 1600) - 74 Bug - 85 RX-7 (oh well - sports car days) - 91 Geo Metro - 56 mpg until vacuum lines died - Now driving 04 scion Xa (154,000 miles so far) Wonderful, the best of the lot as to handling, seating, view out (although rear blind spots.) Optioned w/ rear anti-sway bar, front tower brace, handles like a go-cart, twice the power compared to the Metro

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  My Scion - 2006 Scion xA
  By Olga - September 30 - 7:06 pm

  I was about to buy a Toyota Prius or a Corolla when I first test drove a Scion xA and I immediately fell in love with it. It has a great sitting position and road visibility. I love the outstanding Pioneer sound system. The cabin is quiet. The xA has excellent handling and is very stylish. The ride is a little choppy but that doesnt bother me too much. The seats are comfortable with plenty of legroom. Its fuel economy is very good. The automatic transmission responds well. Mine has factory installed side and head curtain airbags. I paid extra for the keyless remote entry and an alarm. Overall this car has been an excellent choice for city driving. It is not the fastest, but provides a nice driving experience on the highway. Its a best buy for the middle-aged like myself.

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  My Pricey Christmas Present to Myself - 2006 Scion xA
  By adnilem03 - September 16 - 9:30 pm

  The Scion xA 2006 is an awesome car. The buttons and displays inside the car are very easy to use, and big, so I can wear gloves and still push everything. I love the stereo controls on the steering wheel. It has lots of room inside the car, especially lots head room for those vertically challenged. I love how you sit in it when youre driving, instead of lying down. When driving you can see right over all the normal sedans, and this helps with driving in traffic.

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  I Like My Scion XA! - 2006 Scion xA
  By Gloria - September 3 - 11:26 pm

  This is a stylish inexpensive car made in Japan and with high quality parts, good gas mileage, and a fun interior, especially at night when it goes NEON colors!

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  OWNING AN XA IS SIMPLE - 2006 Scion xA
  By bigdaddyb - August 31 - 9:20 am

  I bought it used & for work, chasing probationers @town. I now have @ 68k. I have had no mechanical problems,zero! I dont take it to the dealer because at 50k, the dealer wanted to charge me over $350 at the 50k mile maintenance appt. I took it to the local garage (& pepboys) and I get my interval 5k mile maint. checks there (oil change and rotate tires). There are no brake problems, sounds like you need an honest garage. *see previous review about the brakes and rotors*. The gas milage goes from 26 to 32 city (winter lower, due to mix of gas) and 36-8 hwy. I have snow tiers for winter and put weights in(@ 6 50lbs plates) the car during snow stormss and travel the same roads as the 4wd cars.

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  Love it! 2006 scion - 2006 Scion xA
  By GFS - August 6 - 3:56 am

  Im 60 and I love this car it s so much fun so roomy, has pick up, its just the greatest thing since hummm Apple pie ":) and it is very classy looking! Had it 2 months no problems, Ill be back to let ya know how it gets through the winter.

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  I Love This Car - 2006 Scion xA
  By CWhatley - July 28 - 5:36 am

  My Scion aA is the very first brand new car that I have ever owned and I couldnt be more pleased with its performance and quality. I would recommend this car to anyone that is looking to buy a new car. It is wonderful on style, gas mileage, comfort, and reliability.

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  We love our xA - 2006 Scion xA
  By Ted F - January 23 - 8:00 pm

  Have approximately 2000 miles so far. Primarily used on the highway at 65-75 mph. Vehicle tacs between 3300-3700 rpm at those speeds but still rides quiet and smooth. A 6th gear would be great. Vehicle handles sweet. Very much please with all aspects so far. Highway/city mpg combined average nets us 36-39, just what I wanted. I know on a long road trip (mostly highway) I will exceed 40 mpg. Stereo and standard pw and doorlocks are great. For the price Scion had more options than the 4dr Yaris. Very pleased again with our decision. Had to minimize the gas and oil companies impact on my wallet. It is just transportation to and from work. Time for all to change!

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  Goodness Me - 2006 Scion xA
  By Brian Bratcher - December 20 - 5:20 am

  I love everything about this vehicle: the awesome interior to the stylish exterior (or as the ladies say, "cute" :) ). Not much get-up-and-go, but for $13,000 no one expects that. It is a lot of fun to drive, though.