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Colin Chapman, founder of Lotus Cars, used to say “Add lightness.” Small size and light weight requires less power, which is why the Scion xA can offer plenty of acceleration with a diminutive engine that tops 30 MPG in town and 35 MPG in the city. And unlike the microcars of a few years ago, the xA actually offers plenty of back-seat room, or you can fold the seats down and carry more cargo than your average family sedan. The Scion's built by Toyota, so with routine maintenance it'll last forever.

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