New 2008 Scion xD - Price, Photos, Reviews & Features

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Aggressive style, sharp handling, and excellent fuel economy are traits that have become associated with Scion since its inception a few years ago. With the departure of the outgoing xA hatchback, the 2008 Scion xD is a marked improvement in performance, refinement, and exterior styling, and buyers are eager to start tweaking, customizing, and tuning.

The xD comes with a punchy 1.8 liter 16-valve DOHC 4-cylinder engine with VVT-i variable valve timing, making 128 horsepower and 125 lb.-ft. of torque. As with all Scion models, the xD has excellent fuel economy, delivering ratings of 27 city/33 highway with the 5-speed manual transmission. A 4-speed automatic delivers 26 city/32 highway MPG.

Whether playing a gig, carting your friends around town, or bringing home the bounty from a big shopping trip, the xD comes loaded with features and equipment to make the ride a delight. A booming 160-watt Pioneer® AM/FM/CD head unit with MP3 and satellite radio compatibility combines with Scion Sound Processing (SSP), only to be thrown in the mix with 6-speaker sound system and iPod connector to please the most discerning audiophiles. Power junkies can revel in the standard air conditioning, power windows, locks, and mirrors, cruise control, and multifunctional information display. And the 60/40 split folding rear seat will slide and recline to accommodate some serious loads.

Scion offers a wide range of accessories to fully customize the xD. Starting with a Scion Navigation System you can choose either XM® or SIRIUS® Satellite Radio.  TRD (Toyota Racing Development) offers sweet 18” silver or black alloy wheels that provide some serious bling. Tuners and performance enthusiasts, take note: you can also get an entire line of TRD aftermarket parts, including a performance air filter, sport muffler, lowering springs, quickshifter, and suspension bits like a front strut tower brace and rear sway bar.

Even with all the go-fast goodies, safety features have not been overlooked in the xD. Passive dual front airbags are standard, while side curtain airbags for the front and rear seats are also available to protect your upper torso and head in the event of an impact. An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), front seat belt pre-tensioners, and 3-point anchor seat belts on all five seats come standard to assist with the security of all passengers.
The word out on the streets is the 2008 Scion xD is the new must-have ride for those who live off the beaten path, and if the initial reaction is any indication, this new four-door hatchback is going to be shaking up neighborhoods all over.