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2008 Scion xD Safety Review

August 19, 2008

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

impressive array of standard safety features
Edmunds

side-impact and side curtain airbags…standard
Cars.com

Four stars, front impacts; five stars, side impact driver and rear passenger
NHTSA

Acceptable,” crash offset test
IIHS

equipped with six airbags and active headrests
Kelley Blue Book

For its price and size, the 2008 Scion xD provides admirable safety for its occupants.

In National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash testing, the xD scored four of five stars for both driver and passenger side frontal impact, and the same rating for rollover resistance. The vehicle earned five stars for both side impact ratings, driver and rear passenger.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded the xD an “acceptable” rating for its crash offset test and a “good” for both side and rear impact.

Edmunds calls the xD’s roster of standard safety features “impressive.” This includes anti-lock brakes with brake assist, stability control, traction control, front seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, and front active head restraints.
Cars.com mentions the xD’s standard four-wheel disc brakes and driver’s knee airbag.

Conclusion

The 2008 Scion xD crash-tests well and comes standard with all the essential safety features.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:impressive array of standard safety featuresEdmundsside-impact and side curtain airbags…standardCars.comFour stars, front impacts; five stars, side impact driver and rear passengerNHTSAAcceptable,” crash offset testIIHSequipped with six airbags and active headrestsKelley Blue Book For its price and size, the 2008 Scion xD provides admirable safety for its occupants. In National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash testing, the xD scored four of five stars for both driver and passenger side frontal impact, and the same rating for rollover resistance. The vehicle earned five stars for both side impact ratings, driver and rear passenger. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded the xD an “acceptable” rating for its crash offset test and a “good” for both side and rear impact. Edmunds calls the xD’s roster of standard safety features “impressive.” This includes anti-lock brakes with brake assist, stability control, traction control, front seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, and front active head restraints. Cars.com mentions the xD’s standard four-wheel disc brakes and driver’s knee airbag. ConclusionThe 2008 Scion xD crash-tests well and comes standard with all the essential safety features.  2008 SCION XD STYLING | [7 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: “aggressive short, squat stance” Car and Driver: “a polarizing design” Automobile: “more traditional driver centered dash” Kelley Blue Book: “dash is simple and easy to navigate” A unique exterior and a functional interior mesh ...

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  1. styling
  2. performance
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  5. features

Other Choices:

Compared to the 2008 Scion xD, the Aveo5 has a more spacious, comfortable interior, but it lags in nearly all other areas, with a shorter features list, sluggish performance, and questionable safety. The Kia Rio5 is a better alternative, with a sportier driving feel and spacious interior, but it doesn’t match the xD either in terms of features for the money. The Nissan Versa feels like a bigger car, with the poise and a settled ride that’s a step above, but it doesn’t feel especially sporty from behind the wheel. Finally, the Honda Fit is probably the most practical choice of this group, while still feeling quite sporty to drive. Its plentiful headroom and a backseat large enough for adults, along with the Magic Seat design that expands to an impressive amount of cargo space, are unbeatable.

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