The Scion xA is a five-door subcompact hatchback marketed in the US from 2004 to 2006 — as an export model of the Japanese domestic market Toyota Ist. Based on the first generation Toyota Vitz hatchback, the xA shared a platform with the Toyota Platz sedan.
History The xA received a minor facelift for the 2006 model year, before importation ended in December 2006. Power and torque figures dropped marginally. The xA's successor, the xD was delivered to US dealerships beginning in August 2007 as a 2008 model.
Release series Beginning in late spring 2004 with the launch of the 2004 Scion xB RS 1.0 (Release Series 1.0) Scion decided to create limited edition vehicles pre-packaged with exclusive accessories in limited quantities. Limited Edition vehicles from a marketing standpoint were used to create a buzz for the brandname, with their exterior colors tending to be loud or bright hues (i.e. orange, yellow, red, blue, green). Because of the growing popularity of the Scion product line and the scarce production runs (most dealers only got 2-3 of each RS model), these limited edition vehicles quickly sell out. Preordering is available at each dealership on a first-come, first-served basis. To the customer's benefit, Scion's "Pure Price" MSRP binds dealerships against market-demand vehicle mark-up. Naturally, resale values of Release Series vehicles command a premium because of their packaged options and scarcity.
2005
xA RS 1.0: Available only in Absolutely Red, standard equipment included a sports grille and color-keyed rear spoiler, power Webasto factory moonroof, 6 spoke alloy wheels, color-keyed ground effects and vehicle stability control (VSC). Only 1,550 units were produced
2005
xA RS 2.0 only available in Spectra Blue Mica with 1,700 units produced
2006
xA RS 3.0 only available in Stingray Metallic light blue with 2,100 units produced
Technical data Engine: 1.5 L DOHC I4 engine. @ 6000 rpm (revised to in 2006) of torque @ 4200 rpm (revised to in 2006) Platform: NCP61 Cargo volume: EPA fuel economy ratings: + U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy ratings Year Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission mpg US mpg IMP L/100 km mpg US mpg IMP L/100 km 2004 32/38 38/46 7.4/6.2 32/38 38/46 7.4/6.2 2005/2006 31/38 37/46 7.6/6.2 33/39 38/44 7.4/6.4
2008 EPA revised fuel economy ratings for the 2004 model are / for both manual and automatic transmission. For the 2005 and 2006 models, fuel economy is estimated at / for vehicles with a manual transmission and / for those with an automatic transmission. Drag Coefficient: 0.31 0-60 mph: 8.8 seconds 1/4 mile: 16.7 seconds at Top speed: Limited to
Some of the revisions for 2006 include modified bumpers and side skirts, as well as turn signal indicators on the side mirrors and audio controls located on the steering wheel. The xA was also the first production vehicle to offer an optional iPod input with head unit display, as well as a more refined, user-friendly head unit and more exterior colors.
Sales Calendar Year US 2003 3,962 2004 24,184 2005 28,033 2006 32,603 2007 9,547 2008 39 2009 3
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Scion To Launch Two New Models In The Spring of 2007 To Replace Current Generation xA And xB