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FEATURES | 8 out of 10
Expert Quotes:
The stereo sounded fantastic; I couldn't help but turn it up frequently.
Cars.com
The stereo upgrade does not improve the speakers, which lack clarity.
Car and Driver
save yourself some embarrassment by forgoing the $480 TRD sport muffler
New York Times
it's not quite like a trip to the Pimp My Ride garage, but it's as much as you can hope for at a dealership
Edmunds
The Bluetooth phone system offers little help and no features.
CNET
The optional Alpine Premium Sound System adds HD radio and a 4.3-inch touch-panel display, and it provides for up to three amplifiers: front, rear, and subwoofer. But as with any Scion product, that's just a starting point. Buyers can order from more than 40 dealer-installed upgrades and accessories, as well as hundreds of aftermarket parts. Many dealer add-ons for the 2011 Scion xD are cosmetic enhancements, but they also offer a wide range of TRD performance accessories—including items like quick-shifter kits, larger brakes, shorter springs, or a performance exhaust system.
Oddly, considering the xD's extensive features list, it doesn't include a Bluetooth hands-free interface, and there's no factory Bluetooth option; it's only available as an add-on.
Conclusion
The 2011 Scion xD offers ample standard equipment and affordable upgrade possibilities; but a few connected-age basics, like Bluetooth, are missing.
