2013 Scion xD Reviews, Pricing & Specs

$15,745 to $18,155

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4.5

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The stubby little Scion xD, aimed at young drivers who crave flash but have no cash, returns this year with little fanfare. The quirky carmaker has had its share of hits, but the xD was not one of them; Scion recently announced this would be its last year in production.

This sporty compact hatchback does have some good things going for it, in terms of features and price point against its competitors, including the Fit and the Fiesta. It has a standard 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine making 128 hp and 125 lb-ft of torque. That’s not a whole heckuva lot, but plenty for its size. It can be paired with either a 5-speed manual transmission or an optional 4-speed automatic. EPA estimates are okay, at 27 mpg city/33 highway, but more akin to those of a midsize car.

The xD comes in a single Base trim with a host of available options to tweak it. Standard features are impressive and include Bluetooth integration, keyless entry, and power windows. From there, options include a rear spoiler, mudguards, cargo net and premium sound system. The xD is fitted with 16-inch wheels, but 18-inchers are available, along with a variety of attractive rims.

On the outside, the xD's upright stance and squished front and rear give it a distinct if not remarkable silhouette. New this year is the option for two-tone paint on the exterior.

Interior-wise, there is not a lot of headroom in the back seat. Folded down that back seat allows for only 35.7 cubic feet of storage, but there is an additional compartment for small items below the cargo floor. The economical dash design cleverly uses a single circular gauge for tachometer and speedometer. Overall, the cabin is tasteful, and there are plenty of nooks and crannies (including an upper and lower glovebox) for personal stuff.

And the xD is fun to drive, especially with the manual and optional sport shocks and tuning. It loses points for a cumbersome turning radius, the inability to raise or lower the driver’s seat and the lack of a telescoping steering wheel. Still, if you are average height and weight, you should have no problems with the xD.

Safety features include electronic stability control (now standard for all U.S. vehicles), antilock brakes and larger side-impact airbags.

Compared to the newest Scions, like the quirky, tiny iQ or the sporty FR-S, the xD seems downright old-fashioned. No wonder it’s being put out to pasture.

Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team

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by Dee W

Apr 18, 2023

Adding to my review of the 2013 Scion xD, I have the manual 5 spd and my mpg is running on avg a combination of 39+. I drive 55% country roads, 30% city stop/go and 15% hwy. I think it would easily top 41-42 on a hwy road trip. Apr 18, 2023

by Jurgen K

Dec 30, 2020

car was the right size and my lady was happy.Dec 30, 2020

2013 Scion xD Pricing

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Trims & specs

2013 Scion xD Base

Original MSRP: $15,745

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Pioneer · HD radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 160 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 10.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 9.0 · Rear brakes: drum

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: in-floor · Vanity mirrors: dual

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 4

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black

Headrests

Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

Lights

Headlights: Halogen

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear seat folding: flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 14.8 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Wheels

Wheel covers: full

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent

2013 Scion xD 10 Series

Original MSRP: $18,155