2006 Scion xA Consumer Reviews

36-40 nearly a "smart car"

Written by: hidden hollow on 06/15/2008

Vehicle

2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Being fussy, after my corolla station wagon, I was disappointed the Scion gave about the same mpg, with so much less interior space. But after a while the mpg improved, (although the space didn't.) On the road I get an easy 40 mpg. In the city, between 34 and 36. But tools that fit a corner of the Corolla, are enough to fill the whole back of the Scion, making it resemble a dumpster. On the other hand it's nice to drive. The backhatch is practical. The car's prettier than the Yaris. And ith's needed no repairs after 48,000 miles.

Favorite Features

One surprise was the wonderful stereo sound system. The boomers vibrate the whole car. It's difficult to get out to do errands when serenely engulfed by Beethoven's 9th.

Suggested Improvements

A little car should do much better than the Corolla wagon's 34-36 mpg. Radio knobs would be easier than buttons. In floods, roll windows are safer than automatic. Old fashioned little triangle windows made a nice breeze and defogged the the windshield. "Smart car" features + mpg ... then it's perfect.

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With $4.00+ fuel - We made a great buy!

Written by: Perfect! on 06/13/2008

Vehicle

2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)

Review

We bought this car for our 16 yr. old two years ago. 2 years later she loves her car even more with the sky rocketing fuel prices. She was rear ended last year at 30 MPH by a Ford F-150 and the car protected her wonderfully (in fact the frame didn't bend!) Was repaired like new in 10 days. We have not had any problems mechanical problems to date even after the accident. The Xa has excellent vision with few blind spots and is a very fun car to drive. With our high dollar Japanese and Euro imports costing $60.00-$80.00 dollars every fill up, any short coming (not many) of the Xa is made up at the pump!

Favorite Features

Toyota quality, Sound System, Fuel efficiency, the unique "Potato" look..., Handled an accident surprisingly well. Lots of after market accessories. Neon blue floor lighting!

Suggested Improvements

Improved highway gear (5th gear on auto). Improved center arm rest (although you can buy an after market console)

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My xA rocks your face!

Written by: anneonymous on 05/28/2008

Vehicle

2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I love driving my vehicle. It's cute and extremely efficient. I've had it for over 2 years and I take great care of my car. I'm currently modding out my car and it's worth it! I've added an intake and exhaust and really cool diamond plate floor mats and I've even joined a Scion club!

Favorite Features

First off I completely love the fact that the speedometer is in the center of the dash! It makes my car unique and I constantly get positive comments about it! I love the audio system although it's stock it still rocks! The price was perfect and leaves money into modding it!

Suggested Improvements

I wish the Scion xA was still made but I have dealt with the fact that it isn't coming back (anytime soon, anyway)! It makes my car even cooler just knowing that there aren't a billion on the road. Other than that, my egg rocks!

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Love it but what's up with the brakes?

Written by: San Antonio on 05/23/2008

Vehicle

2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I bought the car brand new and have had it for over 2 years. I love the car, but am wondering whether anyone has had problems with their brakes. At 20,000 I had all the pads replaced. Now at 45,000 I had to have the rotors replaced. I'm not a braking type of driver. Also, I used to get over 35 mpg now I'm down to about 26 mpg. What could be the problem? Other than that, the car has been wonderful.

Favorite Features

Roomy interior, quality, center console, has a lot of zip, comfortable drive.

Suggested Improvements

Better seat fabric, more room in door storage area, larger visors, better tires

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Most fun to drive car ever!

Written by: Grateful11 on 05/02/2008

Vehicle

2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)

Review

This car, aka: "Little Car", hasn't been back to the dealer for anything. It's blast to drive has plenty of get up and go for a normal person, no it's not a hot rod. I get 38-39 mpg without even trying with a 90% highway 10% city driving commute. My last tank produced an impressive 42.9 mpg but that took some real attention to laying off the gas pedal. I'm running reg. Castrol GTX in it. The sound system is awesome, sounds like it has small subwoofers in it. It's a definite keeper!

Favorite Features

Looks, it gets lots stares, awesome sound system, easy to change the oil, excellent ride or a small car, fits in virtually any parking space.

Suggested Improvements

Get rid of the ugly xD and bring back the xA. Scion are you listening?

10 out 10 people found this review helpful

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Parking in Boston? HA! no problem!!

Written by: Professor X on 04/29/2008

Vehicle

2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I don't understand why some owners are getting less than 35 mpg on the highway. I visit my mom in NY every other weekend; exactly 250 miles. It has a 10.9 gallon tank. On average I get there with half a tank left. It breaks down to 38+ mpg. I purchased the xA because of the price. At first I was deeply concerned about it's size. That's no longer a problem. As an average college student, there's plenty of room for friends, laundry, computer parts, etc. Should you need more drop one of the seats. Another concern was its engine. Since its only 1.5 liter, I feared it will be too small for a car. Again its not a problem. It's a very nimble car for me and...a date. 4 adults is a different story

Favorite Features

I absolutely love the fuel economy! A nice short clutch. I smile when I'm parallel parking in Boston; so many options when the car is small! 6 speakers stereo. First aid kit! Ladies find the 'microwave' in the dash very intriguing. There really isn't enough characters to do this car justice.

Suggested Improvements

OEM tires are terrible! If possible replace asap. A shorter shifter would be nice; my hand bumps my passengers leg going into 5th. Relocate front cup holders; too close to the shifter. Too much engine and road noise. Light weight = 'rag doll' effect when it really windy. In the end, I still love it

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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My 1st new car

Written by: scottygunn on 04/29/2008

Vehicle

2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I love my xa. It can be a little uncomfortable on 1400 mile trips but for the most part it's uncomfortable. I get great gas mileage and the stereo is great. I only wish it had a little better looking dash and was a little faster. But what it lacks in power it makes up for in gas mileage.

Favorite Features

stereo, gas mileage, price, looks

Suggested Improvements

They don't make it any more but the blind spots (which you can get use to), more engine power, better dash

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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I love this car!!

Written by: Christina on 10/22/2007

Vehicle

2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I bought mine in 02/2006, and as of 10/2007, I've put 42,000 miles on it. I love my xA. I have it decorated and always get looks and nice comments. It's been cross-country several times, and it's perfect for a 3 to 4 week roadtrip for 2 of us. The front is very roomy, though the backseat can get tight for adults. With rear seats folded down, the cargo space is huge. I get 32 to 34 mpg, doing lots of highway driving, but frankly, it can vary wildly depending on the quality of gas. I once got 10% ethanol in Illinois, and only got 26 mpg on that tank, but that's very unusual. I'm bummed that they've discontinued the xA in favor of the xD. I was planning on buying another xA in a couple years.

Favorite Features

The look, the handling, the space. I love how high you sit, considering it's a small, zippy car. Fantastic stereo system, great layout for the entire console. Easy to park. A/C works well. Eye-catching.

Suggested Improvements

The OEM tires were awful - lots of slipping and hydroplaning. Buying it again, I'd get the stick shift because it doesn't always shift when it should. Could use rear-intermittent wipers. The blind spots take a bit of getting used to, but I haven't personally found them to be problematic.

9 out 10 people found this review helpful

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Warning for Scion xA Buyers!

Written by: scionwarning on 10/16/2007

Vehicle

2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I just paid $707.00 for repairs to the air vac system because I was told that "topping it off" can cause gas and air flow problems. I do not top my gas tank off. I may round off to the nearest 10, but I do not top off. My car has only 51,000 miles. I am 53 years old. My contention is if this is a problem with all Toyotas as I was told at the dealership, then a disclosure from Scion/Toyota should be made available and placed on the gas cap or sun visor or the warranty manual - somewhere. Buyers beware!! I am writing to the CEO and President of Scion as well.

Favorite Features

Good gas mileage, but my 1991 Toyota Tercel and 1988 Honda Civic were better.

Suggested Improvements

Put disclosure about "topping gas tank off" and possibly creating $700.00 in repairs! This is nonsense. More reason to go solar and hydrogen and get away from this ridiculous gas engine and air flow and computer sensors.

6 out 13 people found this review helpful

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Love the xA

Written by: Pat and Naree on 09/19/2007

Vehicle

2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I wasn't sure about the xA when we first looked at it since it was so small. Worried about lack of trunk space and comfort with 4 people. Wife loved the look and feel. Once we got it home, I started driving it instead of my Toyota Camry! It's really fun to drive, the car really does have enough room for 4 to be comfortable. "Trunk space" good enough for groceries, no problems with space in any situation so far. A comment on previous posts about gas mileage. The sticker mileage is EPA rated and is always at least a few MPG higher than what you actually get. We have auto transmission which has overdrive button, tachs about 2700 at 65 mph, helps reduce engine noise and improve MPG.

Favorite Features

Peppy, fun to drive, iPod connection, good sound from stereo. Good gas mileage. Small, easy to park. So far (10 months) reliable. Like console in the center, didn't take too long to get used to this.

Suggested Improvements

A little more storage space up front would be good, maybe larger glove compartment. Will look into xB center console one post talked about.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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