out the cigars, Scion’s popular xB gets a baby brother, the xD

Competition

Starting at under $16,000 puts the xD in with some familiar company: Chevy Cobalt, Ford Focus, Honda Fit, Mazda Mazda 3, Toyota Corolla and VW Rabbit. There are also offerings from Hyundai, Kia and Suzuki. Based on Scion’s consumer Web site, an xD equipped similarly to our test vehicle but with 16-inch steel wheels would total out at $17,128, including $620 destination. That’s puts a lot of weight on the desirability of the styling. There are capable, fun to drive compacts on the market that don’t cost quite as much, but are burdened with a design as dull as dishwater.

Research 2008 Scion xD

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