2005 Scion xA Review

Name: 2005 Scion xA Review
Brand: Scion
Price: 1280 USD
Rating: 4.8 (218 reviews)

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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.

What’s new

The Scion xA carries over unchanged for 2005. Sales are now nationwide.

Edmunds says

Roomy and well equipped, the spunky Scion xA is one of the best buys for 2005 in the economy car segment.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 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 $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$139/mo

$174/mo

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Like its name, my grasshopper leaps over the competition

grasshoppermom, 04/05/2014

2005 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)

He (yes, he's a he) scoots in and out of traffic, passing SUVs like they are standing still, leaps around clumps of snarled traffic by his quick ability to dart in and out of lanes. I named him grasshopper because the neat lines of the hatch remind me of a grasshopper's straight angled back legs. mileage could be a tad better. 25 in town, 33 highway. Packs full and I have helped folks …

Financial Life Saver

CrazyDogLadySTL, 03/17/2016

2005 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)

(Update: I sold my Scion to a friend's son and it's still going strong. I miss it but it was time for a new Toyota. I bought a 2014 Prius C. I love it) I bought my Scion brand new with fewer than 5 miles on it. It was so cheap, I was able to pay it off on 2 years so I haven't had a car payment in over 10 years. Purchased in Oct 2004, it's 11.5 years old, and today was the first major …

Fantastic Car

lvenee, 07/24/2011

2005 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)

We bought 2005 Scion brand new when gas prices started going up. We wanted a disposable car if you will, something cheap, good on gas. What we got is a fantastic car, we have 115 thousand miles on it and have done nothing to the car but replace tires. It's fun to drive, zips in and out of traffic, can park anywhere even if there's not much room. My husband and I are both tall people and …

Grocery Getter

brooktroutchaser, 08/08/2010

2005 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)

I purchased this used with less than fifteen thousand miles. My search process was long; I wanted a small car that would accommodate my six foot frame and perennial bad back. Most cars sit too low and I did not want an SUV. The XA is too cute for words, is comfortable for any trip of 300 miles or less, and will fit in any parking space. Plus, it is as reliable as anything on the …

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2005 xA Highlights

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$12,530
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	30 MPG
Cost to Drive	$139/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

2005 Scion xA Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 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 $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 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 $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 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 $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}