Review: Toyota Scion's iM is snazzy little five-door - USA TODAY
Review: Toyota Scion's iM is snazzy little five-door MALIBU, Calif. -- If Toyota's Scion unit is going to make a comeback -- a daunting prospect at the moment -- the new iM hatchback is just the car that might tip the balance. -- If Toyota's Scion division is going to make a comeback -- a daunting prospect at the moment -- the new iM hatchback is just the car that might tip the balance. The iM is certainly not a breakthrough of any sort, not like the xB was a generation ago when it put Toyota's youth-oriented Scion brand on the automotive map. Coming to showrooms in September, iM is one of a slew of hot hatchbacks that start under $20,000 -- whether it's the Hyundai Elantra GT or Ford Focus. The iM's body kit, panels that make the car appear to hug the ground and look more aerodynamic are standard. The interior is just as impressive for car at its price level, an interesting of shapes and textures that goes well beyond the utilitarian looks of most cheapo cars. Given those touches, it's easy to forget the starting price is a mere $19,255 for the stick-shift version, or $19,995 for the one with continuously variable transmission, both including delivery charges of $795. That compares to $19,625 for rivals... Yet for all the thought that went into trying to make the iM a good value, Scion. Source: www.usatoday.com
