The Scion iM is an Americanized version of the Europe's Toyota Auris. This 5-door compact hatchback stands out with a modern style, long list of equipment – the iM comes factory standard with dual-zone climate control and eight airbags, among other things – and an appealing starting price. The Scion iM is powered by the 1.8-litre 137-horsepower 4-cylinder found in the Toyota Corolla Eco.
Many models disappear from the new car market over the years, but sometimes it's also brands that completely vanish. Howver, they can still be found, of course, at used car dealerships. In many cases, their hasty depreciation has made them very affordable and attractive to buyers, but you have to …
Founded in 2002, Toyota's Scion division's goal was to target a younger demographic by selling less serious cars than those offered under the regular Toyota banner. The Japanese brand took the lifestyle choices of younger generations into consideration and produced numerous custom accessories for creating trendy vehicles. This was the …
“Just because we’re affordable, it doesn’t mean we aren’t fun to drive!” This is no doubt the sort of thing you’d hear from the free-spirited cars that dominate this category, including the 2014 Ford Focus ST, 2014 Volkswagen GTI, 2014 Scion FR-S/2014 Subaru BRZ, 2014 Ford Mustang, 2014 Hyundai Genesis …
Good things come in small packages, even very small packages. Made for agile maneuvering in crowded cities and squeezing into tight parking spaces, miniature cars are not for everyone. In fact, the decision to buy one often comes more from the heart than the head—because they’re just so much fun.
There's no question that the appearance of the Scion FR-S (and its mechanical twin, the Subaru BRZ) on the scene last year blew the sports car world wide open. Here at last was a rear-wheel drive performance coupe that offered a lightweight design at an affordable price. I had the …
The Scion iQ still turns heads when it turns a corner. Even though Scion’s diminutive offering has been driving on Canadian roads since 2012, onlookers will still gawk at it, not with the gaze of amazement that comes when spotting some European exotic car, but more with a look of …
There's a fine line between a sports car and a sporty car. The former is typically represented by focused models like the Mazda MX-5 Miata and the Chevrolet Corvette, automobiles that make sacrifices in certain areas so as to keep curb weights low, handling tight, and acceleration lively. The latter …
If you’ve seen the new edition of Le Guide de l’auto and leafed through its 678 pages, you already know that the Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ were crowned Cars of the Year. These two new coupes share the title because they’re practically identical twins born of a joint project …
It was in August 2015 that the Motoring TV team was in Calgary for the launch of the 2016 Scion iM , and Motoring TV host Brad Diamond had a simple question for a Toyota Canada spokesperson. "Is this do or die—does this vehicle have to survive for the brand …
The 28 th edition of what is affectionately known as Testfest is under way. This annual event gathers up members of the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada in order to determine the best new vehicles for 2016. This year, the test program will be held at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park …
Crossovers may be all the rage these days, but compact cars are still big sellers around the world—including right here in Canada. The 2016 model year is home to some stiff new competition in the small car segment, with an all-new version of the Honda Civic hitting the market, as …
"Let's be honest," says Brad Diamond, "pretty much anything Toyota touches turns to gold." Except, perhaps, its Scion brand, which seems to be treading water at best. Toyota is hoping the 2016 Scion iM can help change that. Essentially a re-badged version of the Toyota Corolla hatch sold in certain …
Motoring TV was on hand at the Los Angeles Auto Show for the official unveiling of the Scion iM concept, a five-door hatchback the brand says was inspired by the European touring circuit. Scion has since announced plans to bring the iM to life, with the production version set to …
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