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Maxi Cooper

31 Aug 2009 09:41:45 PDT

That's less than today's roadsters, but more than some fun little hatchbacks like the Scion xD. Clubman S adds $3500 to the tab and the Cooper Works, ... and more »

Original story at Conde Nast Portfolio .

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Scion future cars and product plans: What is ahead for the brand?

30 Aug 2009 09:04:04 PDT

The scruffy Scion xD is actually my favorite current model. The xD has some personality in its looks and was a nice upgrade over the xA. ...

Original story at Examiner.com .

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Money Watch Report

27 Aug 2009 11:33:36 PDT

The recall affects some 2009 and 20-10 Toyota corolla and corolla matrix vehicles and some 2008 and 2009 Scion XD vehicles.The problem is that condensed ... and more »

Original story at KEYC .

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Problémás fékrendszer

27 Aug 2009 04:30:24 PDT

A visszahívás a Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix és a Scion xD modellekre vonatkozik. A világ jelenleg vezető autógyártója a visszahívást azzal indokolta, ... and more »

Original story at autómenedzser.hu .

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Toyota announces safety recall in U.S.

27 Aug 2009 00:04:43 PDT

To avoid possible brake-related problems, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) announced a voluntary safety recall involving about 95,700 vehicles on Wednesday. The recall affects certain 2009 and 2010 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix and 2008 and 2009 Scion xD vehicles equipped with...

Original story at People's Daily Online . Related stories include: Toyota Recalls 95,700 Cars in U.S. Over Brakes Risk - Industry Week , Toyota recalls 95,700 Scion vehicles - WSTM-TV and ... Consumer Affairs , USA Today , Edmunds.com/Inside Line , CBS 2 , Detroit Free Press , Augusta Chronicle

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(AFX UK Focus) 2009-08-26 20:42 Toyota recalls 95,700 Toyota, Scion cars in U.S.

26 Aug 2009 13:04:38 PDT

DETROIT, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp is recalling about 95,700 Toyota and Scion vehicles sold in the United States because ice could accumulate on their braking systems and make it harder for drivers to slow down. The recall involves 2009 and 2010 model year Toyota Corolla, Corol...

Original story at iii.co.uk .

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Scion xD news and blogs - November 23, 2009

23 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Scion xD news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Toyota Recalls Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Scion XD & Pontiac Vibe -- from Consumer Affairs
• Toyota macht Schluss mit GM -- from Financial Times Deutschland
• Back in the driver's seat -- from Augusta Chronicle
• Toyota Recalls 95,700 Cars in U.S. Over Brakes Risk -- from Industry Week
• Toyota Recalls 2009-'10 Toyota Corolla and Matrix and 2008-'09 Scion xD -- from Edmunds.com
• Auto briefs: Germany says talks focus on Magna's bid -- from Detroit Free Press
• Toyota відкликає понад 95 тисяч автомобілів -- from УНIАН
• Toyota recalls 95,700 Scion vehicles -- from CNYCentral.com
• Toyota recalls 95,700 Corolla , Scion vehicles -- from USA Today
• Toyota Recalls 95,700 Scions, Corollas -- from CBS 2 Los Angeles

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Kia's Soul is funky, cool and amazingly spacious

21 Aug 2009 09:01:41 PDT

competition list is long with the main players being the Scion xD, Suzuki SX4, Nissan Versa and of course Nissan's new Cube, an even funkier subcompact.

Original story at Examiner.com .

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Looking for a cheap car? Try one of these

14 Aug 2009 04:47:22 PDT

Topping our list are the Toyota Yaris, Nissan Versa and Scion xD, all of which cost around $15000 or less, are relatively cheap to insure and maintain, ... and more »

Original story at MSNBC .

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2008 Scion XD - Paid In Full

11 Aug 2009 10:29:45 PDT

On why he chose the 3S-GTE conversion, rather than building the xD's 1.8L 2ZR-FE to the hilt, or swapping in a 2.2L 2AZ-FE from a tC, Mike explains, ...

Original story at Import Tuner Magazine .

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Comparison review: Six subcompact hatchbacks (Conclusion)

14 Jun 2009 19:04:10 PDT

The third-place Scion xD loses for tight cargo accommodations and a lack of standout strong points. The runner-up Honda Fit loses for a high price. The Soul's mediocre gas mileage -- which is still fourth place of these six -- is disappointing, ...

Original story at Examiner.com .

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2009 Scion xD Release Series 2.0: The Greenest Scion Yet?

12 Jun 2009 07:14:38 PDT

Last year's (2008 Scion xD Release Series 1.0, natch), was called Hot Lava. In this case, only 1600 copies of the special edition five-door hatchback 2009 Scion xD Release Series 2.0 will be offered. The Series 2.0 has some unique interior features, ...

Original story at Green Car Reports .

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Comparison review: Six subcompact hatchbacks (Third place)

11 Jun 2009 22:13:12 PDT

There isn't too much wrong with the 2009 Scion xD relative to its competitors, but it doesn't do much all that well either. In most ways, the Scion xD is simply acceptable by the class standards, nothing more. It's rarely a standout for positive or for ...

Original story at Examiner.com .

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2009 Scion xD Review

10 Jun 2009 09:21:46 PDT

The 2009 Scion xD is a unique model in a market overflowing with traditional vehicles. This five-door wagon has a distinct style that is unmistakably Scion...

Original story at Autochannel .

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Comparison review: Six subcompact hatchbacks (Sixth place)

09 Jun 2009 15:50:05 PDT

The rear seat folds down but is several inches away from being level with the cargo floor. With the seat folded, the G3's 37.2 cubic feet of volume is less than all but the Scion xD in this comparison. (Chevrolet Aveo5 pictured) The overall feel of the ...

Original story at Examiner.com .

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Reliability findings

02 Apr 2009 08:13:04 PDT

We also found that conventional gas-sippers such as the Honda Fit, Scion xD, Smart ForTwo, and Toyota Yaris had few problems. HIGH The Scion xD has the best predicted-reliability score for new cars. Its owners reported 80 percent fewer problems than ...

Original story at Consumer Reports .

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2009 Toyota Matrix

03 Feb 2009 23:17:52 PST

By price and hatchback design, the Matrix slots into multiple categories for cross-shoppers, including roomy compact cars such as the Honda Fit, Nissan Versa, Subaru Impreza, and VW Golf; small vans and crossovers such as the Honda CR-V, Kia Sportage/Hyundai Tucson, Mazda5, Nissan R...

Original story at InternetAutoGuide.com Car Pricing .

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Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris and Nissan Versa Comparison - The New Big 3’s Little 3.

26 Jan 2009 08:03:58 PST

Written by Kurt Gensheimer
New for 2009 is the Yaris 5-door hatchback, which is based on the quirky and popular Scion xD, but Yaris only comes with a 1.5 liter DOHC four-cylinder VVT-i engine that eeks out 106 horsepower and 103 lb. ft of torque. Although these are the smallest power numbers of the three, Yaris has to move...

Original story at CarReview .

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In the AutoblogGreen Garage: 2009 Chevy Aveo 5

20 Jan 2009 17:01:00 PST

Written by Sam Abuelsamid
The Aveo 5 is the smallest model in the current North American GM lineup and fits into the sub-compact B-Segment. Dimensionally the Aveo slots in between the Toyota Yaris and Honda Fit and almost matches the Scion xD. Until the Ford Fiesta arrives late this year, the Fit is generally conside...

Original story at AutoblogGreen .

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Scion xD Review - Kelley Blue Book

02 Jan 2009 09:54:14 PST

Written by rss@youtube.com (kbb)
FOR PRICING & SPECS ON THIS CAR VISIT: http://www.kbb.com/KBB/NewCars/Scion_xD.aspx Scion xD. You may not know it but this is a golden era for entry-level car buyers. Think about it -- at one time a small budget meant buying a small car with limited equipment and even more limited style. Th...

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2009 Scion xD Review - The Car Connection

11 Nov 2008 19:15:05 PST

The 2009 Scion xD replaced the xA in 2008 as the smallest model from Scion, Toyota’s line of small cars aimed at young buyers. The 2009 Scion xD shares some of its underpinnings with the latest Toyota Yaris but offers more aggressive ...

Original story at TheCarConnection.com .

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Autoline on Autoblog with John McElroy

24 Oct 2008 11:28:00 PDT

Written by John Neff
For example, Consumer Reports' Reliability Survey gives props to the Scion xD. But Strategic Vision's Total Quality Award gives props to the Scion xB. And J.D. Power puts Scion near the bottom of the list of its Vehicle Dependability Survey. Who do you believe?

Original story at Autoblog .

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2009 Honda Fit, First Drive, Part Two

20 Aug 2008 11:15:00 PDT

Written by John Krewson
As we told you yesterday, we asked our many-layered friend John Krewson to take a spin in the new 2009 Honda Fit. After yesterday's taste of the new-and-now-priced-to-move-starting-at-$14,550 Honda Fit, he's brought us the whole red pepper of a review today. — Ed.

Original story at Jalopnik .

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2008 Chevrolet Aveo Sedan, Part 1 [Jalopnik Reviews]

19 Nov 2007 11:00:00 PST

Written by Eric Tingwall
The Aveo's real selling point is value. The base model starts at a sub-$10,000 watermark, and the top-level LT model starts at $14,365 and is equipped so that you don't need to check any option boxes to get the essentials like power windows, locks and mirrors. At just under $17,000, our teste...

Original story at Jalopnik .

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LA Auto Show Preview: 2009 Chevrolet Aveo5 [La Auto Show]

13 Nov 2007 21:01:00 PST

Written by Matt Hardigree
Updated, roomy "tall car" interior with the cargo flexibility of a hatchback - including up to 42 cu.-ft. (1,189 L) of cargo space Great EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 26 city / 34 highway (manual transmission) Five-year / 100,000-mile powertrain warranty

Original story at Jalopnik .

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Scion Debuts All-new 2008 Scion xD

03 May 2007 17:51:45 PDT

The 2008 Scion xD is a clever new take on the five-door urban subcompact, with style and flair to match its efficiency and utility," said Mark Templin, Scion vice president. "The Scion xD's aggressive styling is wrapped in a small, agile package, while its interior offers impressive deta...

Original story at Auto Spectator .

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