Review and specifications
2005 Scion xA
Debuting for 2004, the xA is a small hatchback powered by a 108-hp, 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine. While the rear hatchback provides cargo-carrying versatility, the xA lacks the xB's spacious interior. Drivers sit high and upright, with a good view out. The firm and supportive seats are well-contoured, with good side bolsters. Handling is fairly nimble, but unlike the xB, the xA didn't come with stability control. Wind and road noise are pronounced. The xD replaced the xA for 2008.
- Market value
- $3,350
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Manual
- Seats
- 5
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door hatchback
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Manual, 5-speed
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2004
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $3,350
- Retail value range
- $3,300 - $3,350
- Original MSRP range
- $12,530 - $13,330
- Trade-in range
- $850 - $900
Ratings
- Road test score
- 38/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 32 MPG
- EPA highway
- 38 MPG
- EPA combined
- 34 MPG
- Tested city
- 20 MPG
- Tested highway
- 40 MPG
- Tested overall
- 30 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,315
- Cruising range
- 355 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 4 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 11.1 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 135 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 52 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 154 in
- Width
- 67 in
- Height
- 60 in
- Wheelbase
- 93 in
- Weight
- 2,400 lb
- Maximum load
- 825 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 4.5 in
- Front leg room
- 39.5 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 26 in
- Luggage
- 1+2+0
Brand context
About Scion
The Scion brand started as a youth-oriented division of Toyota, offering smaller, less-expensive coupes and hatchbacks with sportier designs. Some Scion models gained mainstream appeal, but the brand was discontinued and absorbed back into Toyota in 2016. The Scion iM was rebranded as the rebadged Toyota Corolla iM, and evolved into the Corolla Hatchback. The Mazda-built iA subcompact sedan was rebadged as the Toyota Yaris, and discontinued in 2020. The rear-drive Scion FR-S lives on as the Toyota GR86.
Vehicle ID: 4744 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025
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