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If there is one thing, gaming geeks might prefer over an Xbox or a gaming console is a Scion xA roadster that will leave the gamer and auto-lover in you gasping for more! Remember, back in May, we told you about the Scion Five Axis speedster concept car that is loaded with a trio of Xboxes with an underhood screen and projector. But, just like your craze for an Xbox has moved to the PS3, Scion xA has come up with another concept with a PS3 stuffed inside. The car has features a roof embedded 46″ widescreen TV and a 20-inch Sony LCD in the rear window, thirteen LCDs up front, and Sony’s Xplod series of auto subs that will make you go ballistic. The car is custom painted in PlayStation 3 red and black to coincide with the PS3 theme completely and is controlled by the six axis controller. The hi-fi Scion roadster made its debut at this week’s SEMA show.
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Now that is one pimped ride... Hope I could have it in my 2005 Scion xA... Even though this car is hard to beat when you look at the price and the features that come standard with it: anti-lock brake system (something the Honda Civic doesn’t even offer as an option until you get to the pricier trim levels), a 6-speaker stereo with CD player capable of reading mp3s, power windows/locks, apc tail light, air conditioning, front AND rear windshield wipers. All that, plus the assurance of Toyota quality and reliability. I upgraded the stereo system to the 6-CD changer and had an alarm system installed, which bumped the price up to just under $14K.
For a cheap compact car, the xA handles like a dream. Quick, responsive and pretty impressive cornering ability.
The engine is small, but with the 5-speed manual transmission, it’s plenty zippy. I imagine that the automatic would be more anemic, especially when accelerating from a standstill. At any rate, my xA beats the VW New Beetle (my former car), the Ford Focus (it was a rental car, so I don’t know which trim) and the Chevy Cavalier when it comes to acceleration.
The gas mileage on this puppy is pretty damn sweet, especially for a conventional gasoline engine. I have to deal with a wide variety of travel conditions and speeds in my daily commute, from 75 mph on the highway to 30 mph in residential areas to stop-and-go traffic. It’s been hot lately, so I’ve had the A/C on a fair bit of the time, too. The car still got 35 mpg. Not too shabby.
Road noise is pretty minimal for such a small, cheap car. In fact, I’m still startled by how quiet it is, especially compared to the Beetle I used to own, and compared to the Cavalier and Focus.
The suspension is sporty and firm. A bit more cushiony than the New Beetle, and definitely a lot more cushiony than my husband’s Datsun 510. Take those speed bumps slow, avoid those potholes, and you’ll be fine.
I really like the interior, especially the firm seats with their relatively elevated position, which offers excellent road visibility. I’m practically a midget (5’2”) and some cars, like the Honda Accord and the Pontiac Sunfire, have seats that are set low and I end up needing to elevate myself with a cushion just so I can see over the steering wheel.
Nice car... The only way I could own this car is from a free car loan search and I keep wondering how.