2004 Scion xA Review

Name: 2004 Scion xA Review
Brand: Scion
Rating: 4.7 (120 reviews)

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Scion xA model years

2006
2005
2004

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Edmunds' Expert Review

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Pros

Handles well for an economy car, lengthy standard equipment list, comfortable seats, easy to load cargo, better deal than Toyota's Echo.

Cons

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

What’s new

In an effort to get buyers under 30 into its dealerships, Toyota launches an all-new division called Scion. The brand will eventually grow to three models, but for now two are offered; one of these is a small but well-equipped five-door hatchback called the xA. Scion will use a no-haggle sales strategy and give buyers ample opportunity to customize their xAs, drawing upon a list of over three dozen dealer-installed options.

Edmunds says

Roomy and well-equipped, the spunky Scion xA is one of the best buys for 2004 in the economy car segment.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2004 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.52 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$146/mo

$180/mo

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Solid Little Car

ScionDriver, 07/19/2009

2004 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)

I bought this Scion brand new off the lot and it has been very reliable since then. I have over 103K on the car in just 5 years, but I've only done minor repair to it. It's fuel economy has been dismal, I'm not sure how anyone is getting 38mpg+. But, for the price (around $12,500) it's a bargain and comes standard with many features most cars in the price range do not include.

Scion xA - Alot of bang for the buck. Mediocre performance.

rx1, 04/08/2011

2004 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)

I have driven and owned several cars in my driving experience. I have had mixed feeling about this car. Pros Comes relatively loaded for the sticker price. Good mpg, 32-ish. Good solid manual transmission. Impressive reliability. Surprisingly roomy. Cons Sluggish response from a buzzy, noisy engine. You have to be willing to rev it hard, and downshift to achieve passing speed. Narrow …

fun, but small

Nihao, 05/07/2003

2004 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)

Drive it yourself and you will know what I mean. Good for young couples, but no family. It is designed for narrow roads with lower speed limit in Japan, so do NOT drive it too fast in the US. Always stays at the slow lane for your own safety. The car itself is ok. It is just not powerful and strong enough for the traffic condition here in the States.

I Liked It Until the Winter

jonboy, 11/29/2006

2004 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)

I purchased this car because my Eclipse decided to break permanently. I wanted a car that was different and got good gas mileage. It fit the bill. It's surprisingly agile and has a great stereo. I truly loved the car until I drove home from work during a small snow storm. I almost ended up sliding over a cliff. This car is terrible in the snow and rain. It is the only car I've ever …

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2004 xA Highlights

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$12,480
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	30 MPG
Cost to Drive	$146/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	11.7 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

2004 Scion xA Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2004 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.52 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

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Scion xA - Alot of bang for the buck. Mediocre performance.

fun, but small

I Liked It Until the Winter

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.52 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.

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Solid Little Car

Scion xA - Alot of bang for the buck. Mediocre performance.

fun, but small

I Liked It Until the Winter

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2004 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.52 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}