QUALITY | 6 out of 10
Expert Quotes:
Its doors close with a reassuring thunk, and bumps don't rattle through the cabin.
Car and Driver
The doors weren't tinny, and the fit and finish was clean and tight.
Cars.com
The xD's seating position is upright, but taller drivers may complain of a legroom shortage.
Edmunds
Every time we got in the car we reached down to look for a nonexistent seat height adjustment.
CNET
But there's impressive cargo space in back; folding the seats expands the volume to almost minivan size, an impression reinforced by the numerous interior storage bins and cubbyholes.
Fit and finish is typical Toyota, which is to say that assembly quality is top-notch and materials are respectable, though there's a lot of hard-and-hollow (though textured) plastic. The front doors feature molded-in bottle holders, and there are bins forward of the gear selector and to the left of the steering wheel.
Contrary to the sportiness you might expect, the xD comes with some pretty soft suspension settings; that helps keep the ride comfortable and also seems to keep road noise at bay.
Conclusion
Short, hard front seats spoil an otherwise well-appointed, well-designed interior.
