2008 Scion xD Consumer Reviews Page 3

A Scion of the times.

Written by: JT Hall on 07/13/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I bought the Scion xD after driving the xA from an ebay sale, downsizing from a pickup truck which i can no longer afford to drive. After two weeks of both highway and around town driving, I find the xD to be fun to drive,comfortable and very economical (35+ combined mpg.) Although you won't win any drag races in a Scion, it will zoom up to highway speeds quickly enough where it floats effortlessly at 75+ mph. Handling and cornering are excellent and the seats are firm and supportive. In spite of its size the xD drives like a larger vehicle. Fold the seats down and there's plenty of room for your stuff. It was a great choice. I'm going to keep it.

Favorite Features

Handling, comfort, economy, panache! The xD doesn't look like everything else out there.

Suggested Improvements

Forget the electronic gewgaws, give me round analog gauges (fuel, temp, oil pressure, volts). Less road noise would be fine too, but that is more than compensated for by the excellent Pioneer stereo.

9 out 9 people found this review helpful

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Best compact for the money

Written by: robert on 07/11/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

This has been the best compact car I have ever owned. It gets 34 mpg all the time and thats city and hwy. Driving. If you want good looks, reliability, performance and lowest owner ship costs this is the one!

Favorite Features

looks, in and out. and all the options

Suggested Improvements

needs a bigger dome light in the trunk and thats it!

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Good Economy Car for Rural Area

Written by: mjc on 07/10/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I live in the northern mountains of NH; my driving is mostly rural, seldom faster than 65; there is virtually no stop-and-go traffic. My xD has an automatic and also traction/stability control. My lowest gas mileage has been 37; my highest 40.5. (I figure my MPG mechanically: first click off on fill up with rounding to nearest nickel.) My last three tanks averaged 39 mpg.

Favorite Features

Stability/Traction control. Recently I drove this car in a very remote area of northwestern Maine (Spencer Lake/Jackman region). I traveled 40 miles on gravel woods roads, with some very steep and rough sections, and with two sections underwater by over-flowing brooks. Car was great.

Suggested Improvements

a temp gauge that registers outside temperature. intermittent rear wipers. even more ground clearance (has 6.5). 7.5 or more would be good.

8 out 8 people found this review helpful

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All-around great little car!

Written by: phxpatrick on 07/09/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

With gas at $4 a gallon, I researched several higher-mileage cars including the Toyota Yaris, Nissan Versa, Honda Fit, and the Scion XD. I chose the Scion even though it didn't have the highest MPG ratings, but it did come with far more standard amenities and just as many safety features as the others. To add all of the standard XD features to the Yaris, Versa or Fit, and you'd bump their prices higher than the base XD. In addition to the great mileage (I'm averaging about 33 MPG in mixed- conditions, driving 50 miles a day), it has 128 HP which gets me in and out of traffic quickly. I'm 5'11, 200 lbs, and there's plenty of head, leg and hip room. I highly recommend the XD!

Favorite Features

Interior and exterior styling and quality. Amazing number of standard amenities, including cruise, power windows & locks, 160 watt stereo w/IPOD & MP3 player jacks, driver and passenger side curtain airbags, instant digital readout MPG calculations, trip meter, gas gauge, etc.

Suggested Improvements

Really could use a fold-down armrest on the right side of the driver's seat, and a storage pouch or net on the back sides of the front seats for additional storage. The only thing I liked about my wife's old Toyota Echo was all of the misc storage space, especially the under-passenger seat drawer.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Scion

Written by: Dawson Lande on 07/05/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

After buying the XD for my wife and loving the performance, gas mileage and all around fun driving this car my Ford Wagon went down. We decided to get another XD and as of today we are a 2 Scion family. No more fighting over who drives what today, We even got the same Red color. A 2 red Xd we feel really young again and are having a blast Highly recommend the Xd to drivers that want to feel fun again.We love all the options that come standard, We Rate the scion XD 100 out of 100.

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Suggested Improvements

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Funky stylish little car

Written by: Lena on 07/02/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

My new 2008 scion hatchback is anything but boring. Great acceleration, tight turns. 16 inches wheels are making mountain dirt road fun to drive on. Stability control system is useful safety feature if you plan to take your car on a ski trip. If it is designed for young people it could be well designed to make you feel young.

Favorite Features

It's look, acceleration, tight turns, high set front seats, good visibility.

Suggested Improvements

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Great little car

Written by: Carl on 06/30/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Two months into ownership and we are extremely pleased with the xD. We wanted something that would replace our Toyota Tacoma, which had given us wonderful reliability for 110,000 miles but the 23 mpg was killing me when I drove it for work (my cheap employer who still thinks gas costs $1.20 a gallon pays only 20 cents per mile). I drove the Yaris 4 dr and liked it very much but did not like the auto transmission and the lack of a hatchback. The Scion was just the ticket, exactly what I wanted. I rode the fence between this and the Fit, but I like the bigger tires and higher ride on this and the great stereo system. Best of all is the gas mileage. 44mp on the freeway!

Favorite Features

44 MPG on the Interstate. That's driving 55 mph, not 70, at which point it drops to around 38 mph. If you are willing to drive sensibly and take your time, this little gal will save you some money at the pump. The iPod dock is great, but the stereo seems a little wimpy on power.

Suggested Improvements

There is a flaw in the body design that worries me since we live in a high-salt area. A well is behind the tires where mud accumulates, as will salt and ice. This will cause premature corrosion. The cargo space could be bigger, but for passengers, there is plenty of room and its comfortable.

24 out 24 people found this review helpful

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Incredible Mileage!!

Written by: Vogl on 06/30/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

We love this car. We recently averaged 39.8 miles per gallon a trip through New Hampshire and got it up to 41.4 mpg at one point. The car is a great deal and has good storage space. We've got a 11 month old son and it fits his stroller, play yard and a duffel bag for long trips. The only critique I have is that I am 6' 2" tall and on long trips, the car isn't the most comfortable. It's snug in the back seat when I sit next to my son's car seat, but other than that it drives like a dream, turns on a dime and is a great buy!! Will definitely purchase Scion again!!

Favorite Features

Turning radius, fuel efficiency

Suggested Improvements

Add an inch or two more head room.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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It's A Winner

Written by: It's A Winner on 06/28/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I am a visiting Nurse and am in my car all day, going from patient to patient. Needed good MPG. Looked at Versa, Fit And Suzuki SX4. It was between XD and SX4, would buy this car again tomorrow. I LOVE it. It is fun to drive, fits anywhere and has good pick-up. Agree with need to decrease road noise, wish there was an armrest, and that doors lock when car is put in gear. I get many questions and compliments on my zippy red XD.

Favorite Features

Appearance, excellent storage space for compact car, stereo and i-pod.

Suggested Improvements

Decreased road noise, armrest and auto locking doors when placed in gear.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Drives Like A "Go Kart"

Written by: coytheboy on 06/27/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

This is a neat little car that drives like a sports car but gives you the feel that you are in a larger car that grips the road like a Jag. The xD is very responsive and well powered in spite of its economy. It reminds me a bit like a "Go Kart" the way it handles turns. On long trips she is very comfortable and the standard stereo is high quality. MPG is in the mid 30's which is great for such a peppy car. Only negative is that the mirror buttons and dimmer controls are not illuminated at night. No big deal but it would be nice.

Favorite Features

Highly recommend the lock out tyranny for slippery snow covered or for gravel state game land roads found here in PA. Steering well stereo controls are a super item that comes standard.

Suggested Improvements

Just that Scion illuminates every control on the car as mentioned above.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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