2008 Scion xD Consumer Reviews Page 11

I love my Scion

Written by: SpankyD on 12/01/2007

Vehicle

2008 Scion xD 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

Review

My last car was the xA and I was totally happy with it. When I first heard the xA would be replaced, I was really annoyed. But then I test drove the xD and I was sold on it immediately. It's a definite upgrade. I love the xD's power, and it feels safer to me. I drive a lot of highways on my daily commute. It's a great feeling that can keep up with everyone else on the road and do it safely. My only wish is 16" alloy wheels. Will they ever be available?

Favorite Features

I love the looks inside & out on this car. Though my xA attracted far more attention. I love the new bigger engine. And most of all, I like the fact that the xD is heavier and just feels more substantial on the highway.

Suggested Improvements

Can't think of anything I would change. I don't know, I thought the same thing about my xA three years ago until I bought my xD. In three more years, who knows?

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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2008 Scion xD

Written by: Lane on 11/29/2007

Vehicle

2008 Scion xD 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I went to look for a new car. Open minded and looked at a number of different ones and test drove more than I probably should. I saw a nice custom jeep, looked at a number of new BMWs then I saw it from across the lot: the new Scion xD. Nice looking, great features, 100s of accessories, great gas mileage, great warranty, etc. The list just went on and on. Then I drove and immediately fell in love. My partner kept pushing the BMW, which was really nice and I was about to get it but, I liked the Scion. I would recommend this car as well as the other Scion models to anyone.

Favorite Features

Cup holders galore!! I like all the accessories so you can really make the car "you". Nice sound system with navigation. I think I like everything about the car.

Suggested Improvements

I would like to see a console in between the front seats and they really need to have a sunroof option in the next models.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Nice car with a few quirks

Written by: Jeff on 11/27/2007

Vehicle

2008 Scion xD 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

Review

This car is overall a great car to have. It gets good fuel economy, and has enough pick-up to get up to speed on the highway. The small design allows this car to be navigated through the tightest of spaces, while the height that you ride at almost makes you feel like you are riding in a SUV or a crossover. You do get looks driving in this car, I had a guy in an Acura looking up and down the side of it trying to figure out what I was driving!

Favorite Features

Steering wheel controls, all the safety features that come standard, sporty look. All standard power features.

Suggested Improvements

3 speeds for the windshield wipers? I don't get that, and they call it "intermittent". Also, the lack of a center armrest in this car is a drawback. The rear defroster does not shut off automatically, so you have to make sure to turn it off manually to avoid draining the battery.

18 out 19 people found this review helpful

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This was the best gift for myself ever

Written by: Lisa on 11/24/2007

Vehicle

2008 Scion xD 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I have had my eyes on this car for the past 3 month, I bought it home with me to many oohhhhs and aaaaahhhh from my family member. When you lay eyes on the Scion from the outside it is TINY, but when you step in it's like magic the inter room is amazing! It felt like I was driving a minivan! Everything is perfect on the car. The only, and I mean the only, complaint is that there is no armrest in the front. Since I bought the car I have been looking for excuses to run errands and go to work, just anything that will let me drive the car. It is an amazing car.

Favorite Features

The outside look, inside with lots of space fold down back seat able to adjust the radio without your hands leaving the stereo, the safety features.

Suggested Improvements

Armrest.

9 out 9 people found this review helpful

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Great Car!

Written by: holland6 on 11/20/2007

Vehicle

2008 Scion xD 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I have really enjoyed driving this car. The driver's seat couldn't be more comfortable. I have plenty of leg room and the trunk space will hold more than you think. I like to call this car my TARDIS since it seems so big on the inside, but looks so small from the outside. It gets lots of looks and people ask me about it all the time. I had a Corolla with 196000 miles on it and my wife has a Matrix. I was going in to buy a new Corolla, but was considering a Matrix too when the xD caught my eye.

Favorite Features

I love the stereo and the radio controls on the steering wheel. I like that the back seats can be moved forwards and backwards and lay down flat. The front seats are extremely comfortable.

Suggested Improvements

Rearview mirror can get in the way on an exit ramp. Large blindspot in the back. Would love a center console in the front. Would be nice to be able to just open the glass part of the hatchback.

9 out 9 people found this review helpful

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Easy to Buy, Easy to Drive

Written by: romans623 on 11/17/2007

Vehicle

2008 Scion xD 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Scion has everything done right, from the interactive website where you can build your vehicle, the pure pricing so you know what you're getting, to the buying experience where you pick the transmission, whether to have VSC or not, and then a list of dealer added options. Then when you get the car, everything is intuitively in the right place, and you don't even have to read the manual, since you can go to the website and watch the instructional videos. The xD is cute, spunky, has a lot of pep, and feels solid for such a small car. It's spacious enough for four adults, and very economical on the gas. It was made for Japanese domestic market so it slips into and out of traffic easily.

Favorite Features

The iPod connector. You can use the dial to scroll through playlists, songs, and the titles of the artist and songs are displayed for you. The steering mounted audio controls are nice also. The huge list of standard features. Thoughtful interior design, cool pugnacious exterior, a little bulldog.

Suggested Improvements

Bumpy ride, and rolls around quite a bit on turns.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Scion xD

Written by: melissa on 11/09/2007

Vehicle

2008 Scion xD 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

This car is fun to drive. I think that it gets good gas mileage, and has lots of space to fit five passengers.

Favorite Features

My favorite feature I have to say is the stereo and how you can change the station,etc., on the steering wheel.

Suggested Improvements

This car should have had rims on it instead of the hub caps that seem to pop out once in a while. The car also needs an arm rest in the middle for the driver, personally. But over all it is a great car.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Love it!

Written by: Juanita on 11/07/2007

Vehicle

2008 Scion xD 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

It was between the Versa & the xD. The xD won hands down! I love the cute, sporty look. It handles very well. I only wish the wheel covers weren't so ugly. I test drove the fit, versa, mazda 3 and xD. By far, the xD was the most fun to drive. I get compliments all the time. I haven't seen another on the road. So, I love its uniqueness!

Favorite Features

iPod connector, reclining back seat, hidden trunk cargo space, awesome A/C power, displays, cool exterior design, double glove boxes, automatic shifter, headroom, gas mileage, mirror mounted turn signals, 16 in wheels, safety features, sport bucket seats, thick steering wheel, steering wheel control.

Suggested Improvements

Non-lighted window, lock controls, 3 ugly wheel covers.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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This Is How All Cars Should Be

Written by: Mark on 10/25/2007

Vehicle

2008 Scion xD 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

All cars should be fun to drive, easy on gas, accommodate my iPod and have airbags all around. The Scion xD is a great value when you shop it against the main competitors here on Edmunds. Just be sure to add all the extras to the other cars because the Scion xD gives us a lot for our money. If it does as well as the xA the dealer says it will be in the top 10 for resale value. And that is for ALL passenger cars. Toyota makes it. The dealers sell it without hassling you or lying, and people love it everywhere we go. If you're looking for a great car for not a lot of money, you should check the xD out.

Favorite Features

The stereo. Controls on the steering wheel! I can turn the system off or on, adjust the volume, change stations on AM/FM or satellite and change tracks on my CD or iPod.

Suggested Improvements

This is being WAY too picky but I would like mine to be a little more quiet on the highway. I can still talk in a normal voice to my son in the back seat though, even at 80 MPH.

14 out 14 people found this review helpful

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Great car

Written by: Jim on 10/24/2007

Vehicle

2008 Scion xD 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Awesome car! Recently took a trip 335 miles each way, averaged 39.5 miles per gallon. The car handles well and is comfortable and relatively quiet. All the standard safety features make this car an exceptional value.

Favorite Features

Toyota quality, ride, performance, looks, stereo, etc.

Suggested Improvements

A little more leg room in the front.

11 out 11 people found this review helpful

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