2008 Scion xD - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 9 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2008 scion xd Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...An optional premium audio system has a more user-friendly control interface that allows for downloading images and video onto the head unit display. Other options include TRD performance parts, a choice of satellite radio providers and a touchscreen navigation system. Powertrains and Performance: Scion's new xD is motivated by a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 128 hp and 125 pound-feet of torque. Estimated fuel economy is a very competitive 27 mpg city/33 mpg highway with the five-speed manual and 26/32 mpg with the four-speed automatic. In our testing, an xD with the manual went... |
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2008 Scion xD Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Handling, however, is typical econocar. Expect some body lean in corners and inadequate support from the side bolsters. Well padded seats should hold you better in place, don't you think? Also if the corner is tight and taken at even modest speed, you'll hear the 16-inch all-season treads scrubbing against the pavement as they leave some residue. For peace of mind, anti-lock brakes and side-curtain air bags are standard and stability control with traction control is an option. Nice touches include bottle holders in the doors, a tray to hold cell phone and/or iPod, two glove boxes, driver's... |
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2008 Scion xD Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...A center console that flows from the top of the dashboard to the floor is loaded with electronic goodies, including a docking port for an iPod. My associate, Ria Manglapus, and I drove the five-speed manual version of the xD in Virginia. I was tempted to put it on the road for the 300-mile journey to New York. But common sense trumped bravado. The xD is a good little urban runner, but it has all the handling ability of a Smart Fortwo micro car on high-speed, windswept highways -- which isn't much. Still, shifting it in urban traffic was fun. The lever fell nicely to hand and moved with... |
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2008 Scion xD Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...I did admire the center stack on the dash that included the various heating and cooling controls as well as the stereo. It's pushed out and lifted up in order to create a floating effect. It also masks some of the poor quality workmanship in the vehicle. The entire interior looks like whoever assembled it was in a hurry to leave work. Ride is coarse and loud Driving the xD didn't make me feel any better about the vehicle. Despite having the most powerful engine out of the small car group -- a 1.8-liter four cylinder with 128-horsepower -- its ride is coarse and extremely loud. The torque... |
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2008 Scion xD Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...A storage well sits below the cargo floor. Other places to stash things include a dual-compartment glove box and a tray below the steering wheel. On the dashboard, a single gauge integrates the tachometer and speedometer. The xD's standard Pioneer stereo includes an auxiliary jack for MP3 players. It displays track listings, and drivers can adjust the volume or skip ahead using steering-wheel controls. An optional stereo upgrade includes a faceplate capable of displaying pictures and short video clips. Standard features include remote keyless entry, air conditioning, and power windows, locks... |
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2008 Scion xD Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...EPA rating: 27 city, 33 highway. HIGHS: Stylish body, cargo space, value pricing. LOWS: Chintzy interior, vague steering, ugly dashboard. PERFORMANCE: The 1.8-liter engine feels strong enough, but it turns harsh under acceleration and roars on the freeway. The five-speed manual worked nicely, though the shifter was somewhat rubbery. Fuel mileage was excellent. DRIVABILITY: The xD gets the job done, but drivability is just adequate. The steering is numb, and the handling is modest. For a car aimed at young drivers, xD should be more engaging and fun to drive. Road irregularities throw it off... |
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2008 Scion xD OverviewSource: CarGurus...Antilock brakes with Electronic Brake Distribution and Brake Assist are standard.Despite its affordable price, the xD is available with a lot of nice, even unexpected features as standard equipment. A first aid kit, for instance, is standard, as is a chrome exhaust tip, multi-reflector halogen lights, and a choice of three wheel-cover designs.Inside is a stylish look, with a three-spoke multifunction steering wheel, amber instrument panel illumination, front sport bucket seats, power windows, power door locks with remote keyless entry, air conditioning, a digital clock, and a six-speaker... |
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Flash Drive: 2008 Scion xDSource: MSN Autos...The short hood, high beltline and squared-off rear give the xD odd proportions. Since form follows function, the odd shape does create useful space inside; the cargo area can hold two large suitcases and a briefcase without folding the rear seat. The aft seat is comfortable for two, and the boxy shape provides plenty of headroom both front and rear. I was able to achieve 32 mpg in combined city and highway driving in the xD, but there’s not a lot of power available. This newest Scion works well as efficient, useful transportation, but with the price of our test car exceeding $16,000, the xD... |
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2008 Scion xD Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The xD uses a 1.8-liter four-cylinder with 128 horsepower , up 25 hp from before. Transmissions include a standard five-speed manual and an optional four-speed automatic. My car had the manual. The clutch operates with a light touch, and the stick moves easily, if a bit sloppily, from one gear to the next. I found acceleration peppy enough to merge comfortably into faster traffic, giving me a level of confidence the Yaris and Chevy Aveo didn't inspire. Depending on your need for speed, the xD's highway performance ranges from adequate to gutless. High-speed passing requires downshifts to... |
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