Scion xA
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| Manufacturer | Scion |
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| Parent company | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Also called | Toyota ist-122A4 |
| Production | 2004–2006 |
| Assembly | Toyota City, Japan |
| Successor | Scion xD |
| Class | Subcompact |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Engine(s) | 1.5L 103 hp (77 kW) I4 1NZ-FE |
| Transmission(s) | 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) |
| Fuel capacity | 11.9 US gal (45 L; 10 imp gal) |
| Related | Toyota bB Toyota Platz Toyota Vitz |
Scion xA (Japanese: サイオン エックスエー) was a five-door hatchback subcompact marketed in the US from 2004-2006 — as an export model of the Japanese Domestic Market Toyota ist (トヨタ イスト). Based on the first generation Toyota Vitz (トヨタ ヴィッツ) hatchback, the xA shared a platform with the Toyota Platz (トヨタ プラッツ) 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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[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 lb·ft (137 N·m) in 2006)
- Cargo volume: 11.7 ft³ (331 L)
- EPA fuel economy ratings:
| Year | Automatic Transmission | Manual Transmission | ||||
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| 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 |
- 2008 EPA revised fuel economy ratings for the 2004 model are 27 mpg-US (8.7 L/100 km; 32 mpg-imp)/ 34 mpg-US (6.9 L/100 km; 41 mpg-imp) for both manual and automatic transmission. For the 2005 and 2006 models, fuel economy is estimated at 27 mpg-US (8.7 L/100 km; 32 mpg-imp)/34 mpg-US (6.9 L/100 km; 41 mpg-imp) for vehicles with a manual transmission and 27 mpg-US (8.7 L/100 km; 32 mpg-imp)/35 mpg-US (6.7 L/100 km; 42 mpg-imp) for those with an automatic transmission.[1]
- Drag Coefficient: 0.31
- 0-60 mph: 9.0-9.8 seconds
[2]*1/4 mile: 17.4-18.0 seconds
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.[3]
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 2,500 units produced
[edit] US sales
| Calendar Year | Sales |
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| 2002[4] | n/a |
| 2003 | 3,962 |
| 2004[5] | 24,184 |
| 2005 | 28,033 |
| 2006 | 32,603 |
| 2007 | 9,547 |
| 2008 | 39 |
[edit] References
- ^ "Fuel Economy". Fueleconomy.gov. http://www.fueleconomy.gov. Retrieved on 2009-04-28.
- ^ "2004 Scion xA and xB - First Drive Review/Micro Machines/Car Shopping/Hot Lists/Reviews/Car and Driver". Car And Driver. 2008-03-23. http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/micro_machines/2004_scion_xa_and_xb_first_drive_review+t-specs+page-4.html. Retrieved on 2009-04-28.
- ^ "2005 Scion xA Review". JB car pages. http://www.jbcarpages.com/scion/xa/2005/. Retrieved on 2008-05-11.
- ^ "Toyota Announces Best Sales Year in Its 46-Year History, Breaks Sales Record for Eighth Year in a Row". Theautochannel.com. 2004-11-17. http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2004/01/05/175869.html. Retrieved on 2009-04-28.
- ^ "Toyota Reports 2005 and December Sales". Theautochannel.com. http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2006/01/04/205039.html. Retrieved on 2009-04-28.
[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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