Pros:
- Attractive styling
- Roomy back seat
- Good level of standard equipment (including lots of safety equipment)
Cons:
- Stick-shift lacks power on steel hills
- Not as fuel-efficient or inexpensive as other subcompacts
Who should buy the Scion xD:
Small car buyers who value style but aren't willing to give up economy
Who should not buy the Scion xD:
Buyers looking for the most car for the cash
Details and specs:
- Body style: 5-door hatchback
- Seating capacity: 5
- Trim levels: One
- Price range (including options): $15,170 - $25,000+
- Base engine: 1.8 liter inline 4 cylinder, 128 hp @ 6000 RPM, 125 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM
- Optional engine: None
- Premium fuel required? No
- Transmission: 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic
- Driveline: Front engine, front-wheel-drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates: 27 MPG city/33 MPG highway (manual), 26/32 (automatic)
- Where built: Japan
- Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, front-seat-mounted side (torso) airbags, two-row side curtain airbags, antilock brakes
- Optional safety equipment: Electronic stability control
- Major standard features: Power windows, locks, and mirrors, CD/MP3 player, cruise control, air conditioning
- Major options: Navigation system, upgraded stereo, remote engine starter, custom interior/exterior trim and illumination
- Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/60,000 miles powertrain, 5 years/unlimited mileage outer body rust-through
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: None
