Our Review 2005 Scion xA
The Scion xA for 2005
Made in JAPAN for Scion, the xA for 2005 is a contender in the 5-seat HATCHBACK 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $12,530 USD with a invoice price of $11,903 USD.
xA Dimensions
In 2005 the xA has an overall length of 154.10 inches and a width of 66.70 inches. It sits a total of 60.20 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 5.70 inches. Front headroom is 39.60 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the xA a turning radius of 34.80 inches. It uses 185/65R15 tires with a wheelbase of 93.30 inches.
Drivetrain
The xA comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 2380 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The engine powering the xA gets 31 - 32 miles/gallon city and 37 - 38 miles/gallon highway off a 11.90 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the xA are also available.
Pricing
The xA retails for $12,530 USD with a invoice price of $11,903 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $515 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, ABS Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Front Side Airbag, Side Head Curtain Airbag, Leather Steering Wheel, CD Changer, Subwoofer.
Exterior color choices include Absolutely Red, Black Cherry Pearl, Black Sand Pearl, Indigo Ink Pearl, Phantom Gray Pearl, Polar White, Silver Streak Mica with interior choices of Black/Red Cloth Interior, Dark Charcoal Cloth Interior. The xA seats 5 people with 41.30 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a 60 month/60,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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