SCION xA Series Chronology

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09/12/2005

2004 – All-new xA, along with xB, is introduced to the U.S.-market in California first, beginning on June 9, 2003 with a staggered rollout to other parts of the country in early 2004.

2004 – Edmunds.com listed Scions as "Top 10 Sound Systems in Cars Under $30,000 for 2004"

2004 – Sobre Ruedas, a Hispanic automotive news magazine insert, named xA as "Best Rookie of the Year"

2005 – Edmunds.com listed xA as one of "Top 10 Cars for Drivers under 25"

2005 – xA makes American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) "Greener Choices 2005" list

2005 – Edmunds.com listed xA as one of "Top 10 Cars for New Grads"

2006 – 2006 xA gets a minor change

2004: The 2004 Scion xA is one of three all-new vehicles that ushers in a new name and fresh concept, as well as a dynamic approach to designing, developing and marketing an entry level sedan to meet the demands of a unique type of young new-car buyer. The xA debuts as a muscular subcompact five-door that features an athletic stance, sculpted wheel arches and tightly connected visual cues that flow dramatically from front to rear. Personal exterior, interior and performance customization of the xA is possible with approximately 40 available accessories, including available sport parts from Toyota Racing Development (TRD).

The xA is powered by a capable 1.5-liter, four-cylinder engine, and equipped with variable valve timing with intelligence (VVT-i) that produces 108 horsepower at 6,000 RPM and 105 lb-ft. of torque at 4,200 RPM. All xA's are equipped with standard Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD).

2005: All 2005 Scions are equipped with a new 160-watt, six-speaker AM/FM/CD Pioneer sound system that is XM satellite radio ready and features Scion Sound Processing (SSP) with three pre-set equalizer settings and MP3-media compatibility. The Scion Pioneer audio system now comes with a user-customizable welcome screen similar to the feature found on cell phones, and Sound Retouch digital equalization for clearer MP3-CD sound.

2006: The Scion xA hatchback gets a minor makeover for 2006. Exterior changes include new upper and lower front grilles, redesigned front bumper, color-keyed rocker panels and rear bumper, new headlamps and taillamps, and side mirrors with integrated turn signals. Phantom Gray Pearl and Black Cherry Pearl exterior colors have been replaced with Flint Mica and Salsa Red.

Inside, the xA's passenger cabin receives enhancements such as new seat fabric, speedometer with a new silver background and a new steering wheel with integrated audio controls. Customers now have a choice of one of three all-new wheel cover designs shared between xA and xB.

For 2006, all Scions receive a redesigned Pioneer AM/FM/CD audio head unit. Scion is also offering music lovers a new, optional iPod compatible audio upgrade from Pioneer that integrates the world's most popular digital music player with the car's sound system, offering music navigation, power and display.

What does it mean? Scion means "descendant" or "heir to."

Where is it built? Scion xA is built at the Takaoka Plant in Japan.