Scion models

Scion at a glance

We have 8 Scion models on file, covering model years 2005 to 2016.

The lineup is made up of 7 cars and 1 station wagon.

The Scion iQ is the most fuel-efficient at 37 MPG combined in its best version, while the Scion xB is the thirstiest at 24 MPG.

The most researched Scion right now is the xB (6,803 Wikipedia views in 30 days), followed by the iQ and tC.

Across all models and years there are 34 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. The Scion xB has the most (11), and the Scion xB has collected the most owner complaints (492). No recalls: Scion iA.

On average, the best version of each model returns 30 MPG combined.

Discontinued models include the tC (last sold 2016), FR-S (last sold 2016), iA (last sold 2016), iM (last sold 2016) and xB (last sold 2015).

Across all its models, owners most often report problems with the air bags, engine and electrical system.

Its longest-running model in our data is the tC, with model years from 2005 to 2016.

Every Scion model in one line

→ The 2015 Scion xB is a small station wagon offered with a 2.4L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive. It measures about 168 inches long and 69 inches wide on a 102-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,027 lb.

→ The 2015 Scion iQ is a minicompact car offered with a 1.3L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive. It measures about 120 inches long and 66 inches wide on a 79-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,128 lb.

→ The 2016 Scion tC is a compact car offered with a 2.5L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive. It measures about 177 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,036 lb.

→ The 2014 Scion xD is a subcompact car offered with a 1.8L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive. It measures about 155 inches long and 68 inches wide on a 97-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,665 lb.

→ The 2016 Scion FR-S is a minicompact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive. It measures about 167 inches long and 70 inches wide on a 101-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,758 lb.

→ The 2016 Scion iA is a subcompact car offered with a 1.5L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive. EPA rates its most efficient version at 36 MPG combined (32 city / 41 highway), 52% better than the 2016 subcompact car average of 23.7 MPG, for an estimated $1,850 a year in fuel.

→ The 2016 Scion iM is a midsize car offered with a 1.8L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive. It measures about 171 inches long and 69 inches wide on a 102-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,943 lb.

→ The 2006 Scion xA is a subcompact car offered with a 1.5L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive. EPA rates its most efficient version at 30 MPG combined (27 city / 35 highway), 42% better than the 2006 subcompact car average of 21.2 MPG, for an estimated $2,250 a year in fuel.