Curtain side airbags and front side airbags, Remote keyless entry, AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer, Satellite radio, Requires monthly fee. Bazooka tube subwoofer, Interior light kit, Sport pedal covers, Special shift knob, Cargo net, Cargo tote, Floormats, Fog lights, B-pillar applique, Mud guards, Rear spoiler, Door sill enhancement, Front strut bar tie, Wheel locks, Alloy wheels.

Despite tiny proportions for a boxy four-door with hatchback-style back door, the xA looks progressive, even daring. It stands tall like a cubistic bubble on wheels which seems to tip forward due to the high tail and low nose united by the arching roofline. Inside, the cabin floor dips low so you can step aboard easily, and the ceiling bows high to fit tall chair-like seats.

Power comes from a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that reaches to 103 hp through a manual five-speed shifter or optional four-speed automatic.

Toyota offers multiple components to customize the exterior package -- foglamps, a tail spoiler, roof rack and sports parts from Toyota Racing Development (TRD). New features for 2006 include a redesigned face and rocker panels, plus new paint choices like Flint Mica and Salsa Red. New interior gear includes an optional iPod connector or standard universal mini-jack on the console.

This Scion resembles a slinky coupe yet there's a tailgate for the versatility of a hatchback. The tC presents a monochromatic face as flanks go flat but fenders emphasize wheel arches with sculptured rims. And that roof -- it's virtually all glass in the form of a panorama-style power moonroof.

The cabin feels airy and spacious, despite dimensions of a subcompact. Driver and a companion sit on contoured buckets separated by a console swooping down from the center of the dashboard. Rear seats recline and adjust to various positions for comfort or fold down to increase storage space in the cargo bay.

Power for tC flows from a lively 2.4-liter four-in-line engine. The plant pushes 160 hp and links to a manual five-speed or electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission.

A revised color chart for tC in 2006 shows shades like Classic Silver Metallic and Nautical Blue.

This low-slung and ultra-boxy panel van resembles a California surfer's custom-crafted wagon in miniature. Like the xA, Scion xB draws from a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, rated this year at 103 hp through a manual five-speed or optional automatic four-speed shifter.

Affordable price points for well-equipped models is the big idea behind the Scion badge, and the xB fits that descriptive with standard equipment like air conditioning, power for windows and door locks and mirrors, anti-lock brake system (ABS) with electronic brake force distribution (EBD) and a vehicle stability control (VSC) device. In the four-seat cabin, there's a new universal mini-jack connector on the console for routing MP3 music files from a portable music player through the xB's audio speakers. Three fresh designs for wheel covers also apply to 2006 xB issues.