Scion xA
| Scion xA | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Company |
| Also called | Toyota Ist, Toyota xA |
| Production | 2004-present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact |
| Related | Toyota Yaris Scion xB |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 93.3 in (2370 mm) |
| Length | 154.1 in (3914 mm) |
| Width | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
| Height | 60.2 in (1529 mm) |
| Curb weight | 2,341 lb (1061 kg) |
Scion xA is a subcompact car sold in the USA by Toyota's brand Scion. In Japan, the car is marketed as Toyota Ist. It is based on the 1999 to 2005 Toyota Vitz hatchback, which also served as the basis for the Toyota Yaris hatchback in Europe and the Toyota Platz sedan sold in the US as the Toyota Echo. Compared to the Echo, the xA features stiffer suspension, rear stabilizer bar, bigger brakes, more aggressive wheels/tires, and slightly more aggressive final-drive ratios. It also weighs 125 kg (275 pounds) more. It comes better-equipped than the Echo (i.e. standard anti-lock brakes, tachometer, power windows/locks, and a Pioneer MP3 stereo system).
The xA was first sold in California, and, contrary to Toyota's plans, has proved to be the slowest-selling Scion. To fully utilize the production capacities, Toyota also started marketing the model in the Middle East as Toyota xA. For the 2006 model year, Toyota/Scion has given the xA a refreshed look.
Technical data:
- Engine:
- 1.5 L DOHC I4 engine.
- 108 hp (81 kW) @ 6000 rpm (revised to 103 SAE net horsepower in 2006)
- 105 ft·lbf (142 Nm) of torque @ 4200 rpm (revised to 101 ft·lbf in 2006)
- Cargo volume: 11.7 ft³ (331 L)
- EPA fuel economy ratings 2004: 32/38 mpg for both manual and automatic transmission.
- EPA fuel economy ratings 2005/2006: 32/37 mpg with manual transmission, 31/38 mpg with automatic transmission.
Some of the revisions for 2006 include modified front bumper, side skirts, and rear bumper, as well as turn signal indicators on the side mirrors, audio controls located on the steering wheel, and it is the first production vehicle to offer an optional iPod input with headunit display, as well as a more refined, user-friendly headunit and more exterior colors. Also, Cruise control became an option in 2006.
External links
- Scion xA Official Webpage
- Scioniki user created Scion wiki
- Kaizen Automotive Development - A Club of Scion Enthusiasts
- Scionlife Community webpage
- Scionlife xA Owner's Lounge
- Thread for 2006 Scion xA Pictures
- A Forum Dedicated to the xA
- Another Forum Dedicated to the Scion xA
- Scion xA wins Economy Car Comparison in mph Magazine
- Edmunds.com 2006 Scion xA Research
- EuroNCAP crash test ratings for the same generation Yaris
- UltraScion.com - Be Scionized
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