Scion xA
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| Manufacturer | Scion |
| Parent company | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Also called | Toyota ist |
| Production | 2004–2006 |
| Assembly | Toyota City, Japan |
| Successor | Scion xD |
| Class | Subcompact |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Engine(s) | 1.5L 103 hp I4 |
| Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 93.3 in (2370 mm) |
| Length | 154.1 in (3914 mm) |
| Width | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
| Height | 60.2 in (1529 mm) |
| Curb weight | 2,341 lb (1061 kg) |
| Fuel capacity | 11.9 US gal (45 L/10 imp gal) |
| Related | Toyota bB Toyota Platz Toyota Vitz Toyota Matrix Pontiac Vibe |
Scion xA is a subcompact car sold in the United States by Toyota's Scion brand, the vehicle being the export model of the Japanese Toyota ist. Based on the first generation Toyota Vitz hatchback, it shares a platform with the Toyota Platz sedan. The xA is unrelated to the new Toyota Belta, sold in the United States as the Toyota Yaris.
Compared to the Toyota Echo, the xA features stiffer suspension, rear stabilizer bar, bigger brakes, more aggressive wheels/tires, and slightly more aggressive final-drive ratios. It also weighs 125 kg (275 pounds) more. It comes better-equipped than the Echo (i.e. standard anti-lock brakes, tachometer, power windows/locks, and a Pioneer MP3 stereo system).
First sold in California, the xA has proved to be Scion's slowest-selling model, contrary to Toyota's early expectations. To fully utilize production capacity, Toyota has started marketing the model in the Middle East as Toyota xA.
For the 2006 model year, the xA received a minor facelift.
Production for the xA ended in December 2006 for the 2007 model year. The xA's successor, the xD was delivered to dealerships in August 2007 as a 2008 model.
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[edit] Technical data
- Engine:
- 1.5 L DOHC I4 engine.
- 108 hp (81 kW) @ 6000 rpm (revised to 103 SAE net horsepower in 2006)
- 105 ft·lbf (142 Nm) of torque @ 4200 rpm (revised to 101 ft·lbf in 2006)
- Cargo volume: 11.7 ft³ (331 L)
- EPA fuel economy ratings 2004: 32 mpg (US) (7.4 L/100 km/38 mpg imp)/38 mpg (US) (6.2 L/100 km/46 mpg imp) for both manual and automatic transmission.
- EPA fuel economy ratings 2005/2006: 32 mpg (US) (7.4 L/100 km/38 mpg imp)/37 mpg (US) (6.4 L/100 km/44 mpg imp) with manual transmission, 31 mpg (US) (7.6 L/100 km/37 mpg imp)/38 mpg (US) (6.2 L/100 km/46 mpg imp) with automatic transmission.
- Drag Coefficient: 0.31
- 0-60 mph: 9.4 s
- 1/4 mile: 16.9 s
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.
[edit] 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 moonroof, and vehicle stability control (VSC). Only 1,550 units were produced.[1]
2005
- xA RS 2.0 only available in Spectra Blue Mica with 1700 units produced
2006
- xA RS 3.0 only available in Stingray Metallic light blue with 2500 units produced
[edit] References
- ^ 2005 Scion xA Review. JB car pages. Retrieved on 2008-05-11.
[edit] External Links
- Scion To Launch Two New Models In The Spring of 2007 To Replace Current Generation xA And xB
- JB car pages: Scion xA
- Scion xA News
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