Scion xA

Infobox Automobile


name = Scion xA
aka = Toyota ist-122A4
manufacturer = Scion
parent_company = Toyota Motor Corporation
production = 2004–2006
successor = Scion xD
related = Toyota bB
Toyota Platz
Toyota Vitz
class = Subcompact
wheelbase = 93.3 in (2370 mm)
length = 154.1 in (3914 mm)
assembly = Toyota City, Japan
width = 66.7 in (1694 mm)
transmission = 4-speed automatic
5-speed manual
layout = FF layout
engine = 1.5L 103 hp I4
fuel_capacity = Convert|11.9|usgal|L impgal|0|abbr=on
height = 60.2 in (1529 mm)
weight = 2,341 lb (1061 kg)

Scion xA was 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 of 2006. The xA's successor, the xD was delivered to US dealerships beginning in August 2007 as a 2008 model.

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: convert|32|mpgus|L/100 km mpgimp|abbr=on/convert|38|mpgus|L/100 km mpgimp|abbr=on for both manual and automatic transmission.
*EPA fuel economy ratings 2005/2006: convert|32|mpgus|L/100 km mpgimp|abbr=on/convert|37|mpgus|L/100 km mpgimp|abbr=on with manual transmission, convert|31|mpgus|L/100 km mpgimp|abbr=on/convert|38|mpgus|L/100 km mpgimp|abbr=on with automatic transmission.
*Drag Coefficient: 0.31
*0-60 mph: 9.0-9.8 secondshttp://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/micro_machines/2004_scion_xa_and_xb_first_drive_review+t-specs+page-4.html] *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.

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. [cite web | url = http://www.jbcarpages.com/scion/xa/2005/ | title = 2005 Scion xA Review | work=JB car pages | accessdate = 2008-05-11]

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

References

External links

* [http://pressroom.toyota.com/Releases/View?id=TYT2006091198974 Scion To Launch Two New Models In The Spring of 2007 To Replace Current Generation xA And xB]
* [http://www.jbcarpages.com/scion/xa/ JB car pages: Scion xA]
* [http://scionnews.net/category/scion-xa/ Scion xA News]