The 2013 Scion xD was ranked as one of the most affordable small cars that was based on 52 published reviews and test drives. The xD is one of the many additions to the popular Scion family released by Toyota. The cars are quite popular among younger drivers aged 16 to 35 and are noted for their affordability and stylish exterior interior and high customization as well. Even though it’s a hatchback, the xD has a fresh, updated look that’s noted for its reliability, safety features and performance. So what else is it about the xD that makes it such a popular contender among hatchbacks and subcompact cars?
The Overview
The xD is a replacement for the Scion xA, which was ran from 2004 to 2006. This incarnation of Toyota’s popular car failed to create much of a buzz and received low marks, mainly because it felt a bit too much like a standard economy car and wasn’t hip or as cool as Scion enthusiasts were used to. Toyota quickly remedied the situation by releasing the xD onto the unsuspecting public.
Every xD model comes with a 128-horsepower, four-cylinder engine as well as a five-speed manual transmission. Motorists also have the option of having a four-speed automatic transmission if they wish. One thing that was commented on the most by test drivers of the xD is how well it was able to navigate city streets and how smooth both the manual and the automatic transmissions were.
If you’re a big music person, then you’re sure to enjoy the effort Toyota put into the Scion xD audio system with a six-speaker sound system. Your music will not only sound great, you’ll look great while driving down the road in your xD.
Something else to like about the xD is the 27 mpg rating it received in the city and the 33 mpg it received on the highway. While the fuel economy isn’t the absolute best in a subcompact car, the way that it smoothly rides in the city and on the highway more than makes up for it.
A Hatchback with Personality
The 2013 xD comes packed with standard features on its interior, such as high definition radio, a cutting edge stereo and a USB port as well. Reviewers found the climate controls and the stereo quite easy to use and remarked that the xD’s safety features earned it a safety score that is higher than the average of other subcompacts. One gripe with the xD is that it doesn’t offer very much in the way of legroom or much room for cargo. If you’re tall or have especially long legs, you might feel somewhat cramped while driving in the xD, but this is found to be quite common with a majority of small hatchbacks.
In terms of frontal offset test results, roof strength test results, rear crash protection results and side impact test results, the xD received good marks. Safety features include air bags, four-wheel disc brakes, traction control, four-wheel anti-lock brakes, integrated turn signal mirrors and electronic stability control.
Customize your Ride
Another great thing about the xD is how customizable it is. Owners enjoy outfitting it with larger tires, bigger wheels, bigger brakes, springs that are positioned lower than normal, a navigation system, an exhaust system, quick-shift kits, overhead console and a carbon-fiber engine cover. Imagine driving down the road in an xD that perfectly fits your personality right down to the cover and variety of customizable features. Even if you aren’t the only person on the road driving an xD, you’re sure to be the only one to be driving an xD that looks exactly like yours.
The xD is a solid choice for those looking for a dependable and affordable hatchback that offers one of the best high-tech sound systems to be found anywhere.
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