2012 Scion xD User Reviews

Pros

Easy handling and great milage; good interior flexability

Cons

Rear headrest block the rear view; Ride a bit rough

Purchased As New

I do a lot of long distance driving so fuel economy is important. I regularly get 34 miles city and 39 - 40 miles highway. Not everyone will get this and XD specs do not claim this; I am only stating what I get with the 5-speed manual transmission and my driving habits.

The XD's smaller size make parking less difficult but does not sacrifice interior comfort. The back seats are easy to flip down when cargo storage space is needed and the fully reclining front seats are great for naps when you pull off the road on long distance drives.

Being fairly short (5'4"), I find the shorter seat pan is more comfortable for me. The passenger front and rear leg room is more than suffient for your average to taller adults. My friends are amazed at the interior roominess.

I've had Lolly (yes, I named my car.) for about 8 months and she's performed well in the heat of summer and handled her first snow blizzard just fine.

Because of the shorter wheel base, the XD ride can be a bit rough but was to be expected for an smaller economy car. The rear head rests block a good portion of the rear window but I simply store them in the trunk until needed.

My only negative comments would be that the sound system controls are a bit confusing to use - especially while driving and the interior cabin is not very well insulated against exterior noise.

Still, she's a great, fun car to drive - sporty enough without trying too hard, handles well and gets good gas milage....read morehide

Pros

comfy seats, great fuel eco, and for a good price!!!

Cons

no center console

Purchased As New

I love my car!! My girlfriend never sleeps on drive but she actually fell asleep in this car going on a 2 hour trip so the ride is very comfy. For the price it is an awesome car and it wont let you down!!

Pros

Fast for economy car, great quality, power everything

Cons

front seats hurt back on any drive over 30 min.

Purchased As Used

only problem i have had are the front seats. I have a 2009 scion XD Automatic with 50K miles

The back support has a bar or something in the lower back, if you press firm with your hand in the center of the backrest you will feel the hard bar i am talking about.

It hurts to drive more than 30 Minutes, I just got some scion TC stock seats that i am going to put in replace of the XD seats. Also the front seats or short on leg support if you are over 5'8 you will have leg support problems on long drives. The tc seat has leg adjuster that moves up. The xd has a slope down bottom seat support that feels like your legs are hanging and not supported.

scion TC seats don't line up with seat brackets will make my own bracket i guess.

ONLY 1 Complaint the worst Front seats of any car i have had. If you drive more than 30 min on a regular day dont get this car unless you are going to replace the seats.

Buy new seats or buy a new car.

Just did't want anyone to have back pain like me. The car was great on the test ride, no back pain untill the drive home that was over 2hrs....read morehide

Pros

Great acceleration and maneuverability!

Cons

Not suitable for an adult sitting in the back. Fitting for small children only. That's it.

Purchased As New

I'm 6' 4" and weigh 260 lbs that can sit comfortably into the driver seat of Scion XD. I love this car, but just found today that the Toyota corporation had announced to "axe" the XB and XD production. Too bad. I was hoping that they would improve the XD image into more sporty look. The XD has a nice capability in both acceleration and maneuverability. Great performance during the rush hour where I can glide this small car into another lane with great acceleration, Damn, I am going to miss this production....read morehide

Pros

fuel economy,interior,'cool car"

Cons

no center console

Purchased As New

I LOVE MY BABY! so fun to drive!!! its speeds up like a little dragster ;D

Pros

Drives like a much larger vehicle, great excelleration

Cons

I really can't think of any negatives to this great 4 cylinder giant.

Purchased As Not Purchased

A friend of mine also has a Scion xB, and her son who is 6'2" as well as his rather tall friend both sit front or rear comfortably. I bought my Scion xB last March after riding in my friends Scion. I was completely sold then, and am even a bigger advocate now.

My Scion is automatic and has all of the appointments I wanted, too....read morehide

Pros

great mpg 39 on interstate

Cons

no center console

Purchased As New

Great economic car,great Value compared to other cars in its class. Had only a month but like it alot.