2013
Scion xD

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  • 5dr HB Man (Natl)
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    $15,745
    27 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 5dr HB Auto (Natl)
    Starts at
    $16,545
    27 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Man 10 Series (SE)
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    $18,155
    27 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Gas I4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 5dr HB Man 10 Series (Natl)
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    $18,155
    27 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Gas I4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 5dr HB Man 10 Series (GS)
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    $18,155
    27 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Gas I4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 5dr HB Auto 10 Series (SE)
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    $18,955
    27 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Gas I4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 5dr HB Auto 10 Series (GS)
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    $18,955
    27 City / 33 Hwy
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    5
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  • 5dr HB Auto 10 Series (Natl)
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    $18,955
    27 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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Notable features

Standard driver and passenger seat-cushion airbags
Standard Bluetooth connectivity, including audio streaming
Available BeSpoke stereo with iPhone integration
Optional Toyota Racing Development performance parts

The good & the bad

The good

Lots of standard features
Inventive styling
Handling and braking
Gas mileage
Safety features

The bad

Cargo dimensions
Awkward backseat folding
Turning circle
Can't adjust driver's seat height
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Expert 2013 Scion xD review

our expert's take
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Vehicle Overview

The five-seat Scion xD is an entry-level car meant to compete with the Honda Fit, Ford Fiesta and Chevrolet Sonic. The Scion brand is aimed at young car buyers, and it offers a number of ways for owners to personalize their car.
New for 2013
For 2013, a BeSpoke Premium stereo is available, which provides HD Radio, Bluetooth connectivity, iTunes tagging and Pandora internet radio via a connected iPhone. The stereo also works with the BeSpoke iPhone application that consolidates features like Facebook, Twitter and Yelp. In addition, seat-cushion airbags are standard for the driver and front-seat passenger.
Exterior
The xD takes cues, like a boxy grille and vertical bumper portals, from the Scion xB. The headlights look similar to those on Toyota’s RAV4. Exterior features include:

  • Newly available two-tone paint
  • Body-colored door trim 
  • Side mirrors with integrated turn signals 
  • Standard 16-inch wheels; optional Toyota Racing Development 18-inch alloy wheels 
  • Chrome exhaust tip
  • Rear-window wiper

Interior
The five-person interior includes a 60/40-split folding backseat that can recline and adjust forward and back. A storage well sits below the cargo floor. Other places to stash things include a dual-compartment glove box and a tray below the steering wheel. On the dashboard, a single gauge integrates the tachometer and speedometer. On select MP3 players, the standard USB port enables track listings to be displayed on the stereo head unit. You can adjust the volume or skip ahead using buttons on the steering wheel. Interior features include:

  • Standard USB/iPod port also charges the device
  • Standard air conditioning 
  • Standard power windows, locks and mirrors 
  • Standard cruise control 
  • Standard first-aid kit
  • Optional BeSpoke Premium stereo with a 5.8-inch touch-screen

Under the Hood
There’s just one engine available for the xD, but there is a choice of transmissions. Mechanical features include:

  • 128-horsepower, 1.8-liter four-cylinder
  • Standard five-speed manual transmission 
  • Optional four-speed automatic
  • Optional TRD sport muffler, performance shocks, lowering springs and rear sway bar

Safety
Safety features include:

  • Antilock brakes
  • Electronic stability system with traction control 
  • Side-impact airbags for the front seats and side curtain airbags for both rows
  • Active front head restraints

 

2013 Scion xD review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

The five-seat Scion xD is an entry-level car meant to compete with the Honda Fit, Ford Fiesta and Chevrolet Sonic. The Scion brand is aimed at young car buyers, and it offers a number of ways for owners to personalize their car.
New for 2013
For 2013, a BeSpoke Premium stereo is available, which provides HD Radio, Bluetooth connectivity, iTunes tagging and Pandora internet radio via a connected iPhone. The stereo also works with the BeSpoke iPhone application that consolidates features like Facebook, Twitter and Yelp. In addition, seat-cushion airbags are standard for the driver and front-seat passenger.
Exterior
The xD takes cues, like a boxy grille and vertical bumper portals, from the Scion xB. The headlights look similar to those on Toyota’s RAV4. Exterior features include:

  • Newly available two-tone paint
  • Body-colored door trim 
  • Side mirrors with integrated turn signals 
  • Standard 16-inch wheels; optional Toyota Racing Development 18-inch alloy wheels 
  • Chrome exhaust tip
  • Rear-window wiper

Interior
The five-person interior includes a 60/40-split folding backseat that can recline and adjust forward and back. A storage well sits below the cargo floor. Other places to stash things include a dual-compartment glove box and a tray below the steering wheel. On the dashboard, a single gauge integrates the tachometer and speedometer. On select MP3 players, the standard USB port enables track listings to be displayed on the stereo head unit. You can adjust the volume or skip ahead using buttons on the steering wheel. Interior features include:

  • Standard USB/iPod port also charges the device
  • Standard air conditioning 
  • Standard power windows, locks and mirrors 
  • Standard cruise control 
  • Standard first-aid kit
  • Optional BeSpoke Premium stereo with a 5.8-inch touch-screen

Under the Hood
There’s just one engine available for the xD, but there is a choice of transmissions. Mechanical features include:

  • 128-horsepower, 1.8-liter four-cylinder
  • Standard five-speed manual transmission 
  • Optional four-speed automatic
  • Optional TRD sport muffler, performance shocks, lowering springs and rear sway bar

Safety
Safety features include:

  • Antilock brakes
  • Electronic stability system with traction control 
  • Side-impact airbags for the front seats and side curtain airbags for both rows
  • Active front head restraints

 

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Factory warranties

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Maintenance
2 years / 25,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Consumer reviews

86% of drivers recommend this car
4.1 / 5
Based on 15 reviews
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Comfort 3.8
Interior 4.0
Performance 4.1
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.5
Reliability 4.9

Most recent

  • By Barnett from Porterville CA,
    Owns this car
    March 3, 2023

    Sweet! Tight! and Sick!

    The little thing is GREAT. Its quiet. It has power. It's roomy has plenty of space. The stereo works great. The gas mileage is BETTER THAN AVERAGE. ITS WELL WORTH BUYING. The car is roomy, seats fold completely flat and will fold down one at a time or both them at the same time. Has 6 air bags. You have plenty room in the back to stretch your legs. You can pack this little car with a lot of stuff med small and some large items. You can put 5 foot long items on one side and up to 3 foot wide if shorter than 5 foot. Dependable reliable cost effective maintenance is average basic oil changes and filter filters and the other as right tranny service coolant blush is as it needed it is a excellent vehicle for its price
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Karen from Leonardtown MD
    Owns this car
    January 14, 2023

    Scion XD reliable, great on gas for commuting

    I bought new in 2013. Its a good reliable car. Its now 10 yrs old and I probably could get 10 More years. Very low maintenance. Just normal things like reg oil changes and tune ups. My only complaints are a rough ride. I suggest getting one size larger in tires. That helps with road noise. Its a tight fit up front. Not much elbow room with a passenger and seats are very hard . I suggest buying padded seat covers. Would I buy another ? Dont think so. I need more comfort
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Turner Luce from BOTHELL
    Owns this car
    November 14, 2020

    The ride is horrible but the gas mileage!

    You will feel every bump in the road as you pass by multiple gas stations! Average mpg for me is pushing 40. It's a commuter car so as long as the radio works, who cares about the ride!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Pitt27r from Ashburn, va
    Owns this car
    February 18, 2020

    Great little car

    I bought this car for my daughter who is attending college in Arizona. All of the reviews were very good. I drove the car from Virginia to Arizona and have to say this little car did extremely well driving across country. For a small car it is actually comfortable and easy to drive. It did well in open road and traffic. Gas Milage was excellent! I am very happy with the car and my daughter loved the surprise!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By PamMI from Mecosta, MI
    Owns this car
    October 5, 2019

    Fun and dependable drive. Love it!

    This car is peppy to drive with lots of space. A great practical vehicle to get you in and out of tight spaces too. I feel like I could go just about anywhere with it. I am very glad that I bought it. Economical for gas expenses as well. Absolutely cute on the outside! Love it!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By ScionFam from Cookeville, TN
    Owns this car
    November 23, 2018

    We love Scions!

    2013 XD, everything you would expect from one of the last ?made in Japan? vehicles you can get in the US - reliability, functionality, high resale value, fantastic mpg. I?m big, but my wife and I love little cars and this is the ultimate commuter or gas-sipping interstate ride. I even towed a Mazda Mirage down the shoulder of the interstate to the next exit, with plenty of power to spare. We had owned an XA and weren?t disappointed by this newer version.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Mando21
    Used to own this car
    March 19, 2018

    Very relabld car

    I own this car for over 3 year and I never had a problem , I m currently looking for a newer model . Besides is vey good on gas
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By PEstep from Virginia
    Owns this car
    July 3, 2017

    Great first car

    It was my first car. It has plenty of space for being a small car, 5 people can fit in it without feeling too cramped. I have owned the car for 9 years and never had any mechanical issues. Toyotas are well built and the Scion brand is no different.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Tile Guy from Beaverton
    Test drove this car
    June 29, 2017

    Comfortable Cummuter

    Lots of room, comfortable to drive, very responsive brakes and steering. When driving there is a lack of road noise unlike a lot of other cars. It's overall a bargain
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
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  • By Love Scion from Owned alot of cars and buy frequently.
    Owns this car
    August 8, 2014

    Had only one Xd

    I've owned six Scions.Five XBs and one XD.The XD is cute but lacks in performance.When your merging on the highway you better make darn sure noones coming up behind you because you can have it floored and its going nowhere fast.Totally lackluster performance.If you have one window down you get a godawful wind noise forcing you to open more Windows or close up. No one beats Scion in reliability they have that down,but spring for the XB.The XXx are cute but the interiors are cramped and the performance is horrible. Sorry Scion
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 2.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By "T" from Somerset, Kentucky
    Owns this car
    May 23, 2014

    Secret Service Ride

    My wife and I purchased a 2013 Scion XD. Let me say that the little guy is superb. The only problem with the car is comfort. If you are 5 feet 11 inches. This is not the car for you. I assure you will get leg cramps immediately. I had chrome rims put on my scion, tinted the window, and place window shades on all of the windows. My wife loves it and calls it our little secret service card. Everyone I met they tell me that car is really cool. You know it gets outstanding gas mileage, 34 miles to the gallon and only cost me $27.00 to fill up and goes 350 miles. Can you believe that. In addition, on the open highway this little fellow can fly, smile. There is another draw back. The scion XD is not very good in the snow and slippery roads but then again most cars aren't. Anyway, we love this little car and would not give it up for anything.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By hoefy from indiana
    Owns this car
    December 10, 2013

    great car and fun to drive

    since owning this car we have no complaints it's great on gas mileage and is a lot of fun to drive.,plenty of pep and all of our friends love it too.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2013 Scion xD?

The 2013 Scion xD is available in 2 trim levels:

  • (2 styles)
  • 10 Series (6 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2013 Scion xD?

The 2013 Scion xD offers up to 27 MPG in city driving and 33 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

Is the 2013 Scion xD reliable?

The 2013 Scion xD has an average reliability rating of 4.9 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2013 Scion xD owners.

Is the 2013 Scion xD a good Hatchback?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2013 Scion xD. 86.7% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.1 / 5
Based on 15 reviews
  • Comfort: 3.8
  • Interior: 4.0
  • Performance: 4.1
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.5
  • Reliability: 4.9
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