Scion xD
xA replacement. Toyota ist (gen 2) rebadge. 1.8L 128 hp, 5-speed manual. Last Scion-only hatch before iA.
The Scion xD (2008-2014) replaced the original xA in Scion's lineup — federalised Toyota ist second generation, sold in Latin America as Toyota Urban Cruiser. Five-door subcompact hatchback, FWD only, 1.8L 2ZR-FE I4 (128 hp), five-speed manual or four-speed automatic. Same Yaris-platform underpinnings as the xA but with the more powerful Corolla-derived engine. Standard equipment improved over xA — stability control, ABS, side airbags all standard. Sales never matched the xA's modest peak of 30,000+; xD topped out at ~17,000 in 2008 and declined to under 10,000 by 2011. Discontinued after 2014 model year — replaced by the Mazda 2-based iA for 2016. Now firmly cheap used territory and a true curio.
Generations
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Sole Generation
Toyota ist 2nd gen rebadge. 1.8L 128 hp 5-door. xA replacement, never matched its sales.
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
- Window regulator failures
- Catalytic converter failures
- Climate control HVAC actuator failures
- Strut wear
- Stock tire wear
Rivals
Honda Fit · Hyundai Accent · Toyota Yaris · Nissan Versa
