Scion xA

Scion xA
Manufacturer Toyota
Also called Toyota ist(Japan)
Toyota xA (Middle East)
Production 2004–2006
Assembly Toyota City, Japan
Successor Scion xD
Class Subcompact
Layout FF layout
Engine 1.5L 103 hp (77 kW) I4 1NZ-FE
Transmission 4-speed automatic
5-speed manual
Wheelbase 93.3 in (2,370 mm)
Length 154.1 in (3,914 mm)
Width 66.7 in (1,694 mm)
Height 60.2 in (1,529 mm)
Curb weight 2,341 lb (1,062 kg)
Related Toyota bB
Toyota Platz
Toyota Vitz

Scion xA is a five-door hatchback subcompact marketed in the US from 2004-2006 — 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.

The xA received a minor facelift for the 2006 model year, before importation ended in December 2006. The xA's successor, the xD was delivered to US dealerships beginning in August 2007 as a 2008 model.

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Technical data

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 32/37 38/44 7.4/6.4

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.

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

2005

2006

US sales

Calendar Year Sales
2002[6] N/A
2003[6] 3,962
2004[7] 24,184
2005[7] 28,033
2006[8] 22,905
2007[9] 5,345
2008[10] 39

References

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