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2008 Scion xD Review
All-new for 2008.
2008 xD Review Summary & Specifications
The 2008 Scion xD replaces the xA. It's slightly bigger, heavier, and costs a little more, and it offers slightly less interior space. It has a bigger engine, and with the manual transmission performs well. With the optional four-speed automatic, it's much less zippy around town. It comes standard with a full complement of safety features, except for electronic stability control, which is the only available option. The name of the Scion game is adding components purchased from a Scion dealer to create your own distinctive and higher performing xD. If that's the plan, it's a great place to start. Off the rack, compared to the competition, the xD is only fair to middling.Sam Moses reported to NewCarTestDrive.com from Hollywood, with J.P. Vetttraino in Detroit.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Scion xD ($14,550); xD automatic ($15,350) |
| Engines (standard) | 1.8-liter dohc 16-valve inline 4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 128-hp 1.8-liter inline four with VVT-i |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | frontal airbags, side-impact airbags, curtain airbags; ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, tire pressure monitor |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | vehicle stability control with traction control |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Tasumi, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 866-707-2466 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.scion.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 14550 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Scion xD automatic ($15,350) |
| Standard Equipment | cloth upholstery, air conditioning, power steering, windows, door locks and mirrors, remote keyless entry, cruise control, tilt steering wheel with audio controls, Pioneer 160-watt, six-speaker sound system wired for MP3, iPod and satellite radio |
| Destination Charge | 620 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Vehicle Stability Control with traction control ($650); Scion Security ($469); carpeted floor mats ($155) |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 17244 |
| Horse Power | 128 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 125 @ 4400 |
| Fuel Economy | 26/32 |
| Wheelbase | 96.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 154.7/67.9/60.0 |
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| Turning Radius | 37.1 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.9/51.1/40.3 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.6/50.1/33.9 |
| Trunk Volume | 10.5 |
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| Front Suspension | independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | torsion beam |
| Ground Clearance | 6.5 |
| Curb Weight | 2665 |
| Stock Tires | P195/60R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/ drum, with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.1 |
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