2005 Scion xA Review
Quality and value, inexpensive, but well-equipped.
2005 xA Review Summary & Specifications
The buzz about this car has nothing to do with quality of design or assembly, or with its sportiness or lack thereof. It's that Toyota has launched a new nameplate to introduce itself to younger car buyers looking for a well-built, durable car that's affordable, but different.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | Tom Lankard |
| Model Lineup | Scion xA ($12,480) |
| Engines (standard) | 1.5-liter 16-valve four-cylinder |
| Engines (optional) | 1.5-liter 16-valve four-cylinder |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed manual |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | driver and front passenger dual-stage airbags; first-aid kit; antilock brake system with Electronic Brake Distribution; head restraints and 3-point seatbelts in all five seating positions; rear window defogger and wiper; electrochromic auto-dimming inside rear view mirror |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | front seat-mounted side airbags and front and rear side curtain airbags |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
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| Manufacturer Phone | |
| Manufacturer URL | www.scion.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 12480 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Scion xA ($12,480) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning; driver and front passenger dual-stage airbags; 60/40 split folding rear seat; cargo area tonneau privacy c ? 5{ ?nder-floor storage; first aid kit; antilock brake system with Electronic Brake Distribution; six-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo; power door locks, outside mirrors and windows; remote keyless entry; tilt steering wheel; and tachometer and trip meter |
| Destination Charge | 565 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | side-impact and curtain airbags ($650); carpeted floor and cargo mats ($120); alloy wheels ($665); Scion security ($459) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 13695 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 108 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 105 @ 4200 |
| Fuel Economy | 32/38 |
| Wheelbase | 93.3 |
| Length/Width/Height | 154.1/66.7/60.2 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 34.8 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.6/54.6/41.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.8/53.4/37.6 |
| Trunk Volume | 32.8 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | Not recommended |
| Front Suspension | independent Macpherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | torsion beam with stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 5.7 |
| Curb Weight | 2340 |
| Stock Tires | P185/60R15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum with ABS with Electronic Brake Distribution |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.9 |