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Toyota Yaris vs. Scion xA

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Re: xA vs Yaris Economy [Mr_Shiftright] by brucepadgett
May 10, 2006 (9:59 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 10, 2006 8:25 am)

I tested both the xA and the Yaris sedan yesterday. The Yaris had a noticeably smoother ride. Whether that's worth $1700 is your call of course. While the Yaris is new and thus 1st-gen difficulties haven't been reported yet, there have been stories about current xA's having clutch and charcoal cannister problems. Cruise around these boards and toyotanation.com for varied opinions.
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Re: xA vs Yaris Economy [brucepadgett] by cdoc
May 10, 2006 (10:06 am)
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Replying to: brucepadgett (May 10, 2006 9:59 am)

I thought the Yaris has been available in other countries for at least one year in its present form, and many years before that as what we knew as the Echo. Also, the engine hasn't changed. So I don't know what difficulties might arise.
 
The major difference between the xA and the Yaris is more luggage space (for the Yaris sedan), the cute factor and lower price (base model liftback), and slightly economy on gas (weaker 5th speed). But I agree: is it worth the extra money for comparable equipped cars?
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Re: xA vs Yaris Economy [cdoc] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
May 10, 2006 (11:02 am)
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Replying to: cdoc (May 10, 2006 10:06 am)

Well at this point all I can say is that I don't see any significant difference between the two, aside from perhaps a trunk space and one's subjective view of aesthetics pro or con.
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Both cars are top-drawer.. by iluvmysephia1
May 11, 2006 (2:01 am)
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the xA I have test drove but not the Yaris sedan. It is basically aesthetics that would have me place the Yaris sedan slightly above the Scion xA for "gotta have-itis."
 
The 2007 Scion xA has been rumoured to be the same as the 2007 Toyota Yaris 5-door liftback. That, especially but not limited to the Scion xA RS 3.0, will be a rig I have to see and test drive!
 
Having said that, I sure liked the 2006 Scion xA test drive and one could always just slap some nice wheels on one to get most of the RS effect, eh?
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Re: Both cars are top-drawer.. [iluvmysephia1] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
May 11, 2006 (9:25 am)
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Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (May 11, 2006 2:01 am)

You can just make an RS any way you like, and probably for less money. That is essentially what I'm doing, over time.
 
What the xA needs is:
 
rear sway bar
 
front strut bar
 
lowering springs (slightly, only 20mm, to get rid of the empty space in the wheel wells
 
sport muffler
 
better wheels and tires
 
That should set you back...oh, I dunno... $2,000 tops?
 
If you want to get completely nuts you can install a Blitz turbo for $2,995.
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Not sure by chrisducati
May 12, 2006 (5:27 am)
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I would think the new xA would not be just a five door Yaris hatch. I think the company would probably want different styling for the two companies. I think the Toyota Ractis would be a better replacement for the xA.
It uses the Yaris/xA chassis.
Take a look.
http://www.autoscoops.be/autoforum/viewtopic.php?t=11170
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Re: Not sure [chrisducati] by cdoc
May 12, 2006 (10:00 am)
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Replying to: chrisducati (May 12, 2006 5:27 am)

That is one funky car. It reminds me of the Fit.
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Re: Not sure [cdoc] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
May 12, 2006 (10:02 am)
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Replying to: cdoc (May 12, 2006 10:00 am)

It makes an xA look almost attractive.
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Rumours have had Toyota/Scion using either by iluvmysephia1
May 12, 2006 (1:29 pm)
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the Ractis tall wagon or the Yaris hatch 5-door for their new-gen Scion xA. Hard to tell which one they'll pick(if either of them)but does anyone know a timeline that they'll let everyone know about the '07 Scion xA design?
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Re: Not sure [Mr_Shiftright] by duck68137
May 16, 2006 (1:30 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 12, 2006 10:02 am)

I'm not sure what the Yaris has going for it over the XA.
Not only is a comparably equipped Yaris more expensive, but it also has less room inside.
Yaris Front Headroom = 38.8
XA Front Headroom = 39.6
Yaris Rear Headroom = 36.7
XA Rear Headroom = 38.8
Yaris Front Hiproom = 49.8
XA Front Hiproom = 54.6
Yaris Rear Hiproom = 50.1
XA Rear Hiproom = 53.4

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