Review and specifications
2016 Scion iM
The iM hatchback is essentially a better-handling Corolla hatchback, and is highlighted by its angular styling and sub-$20,000 starting price. Sized like a Mazda3, the iM gets a 137-hp, 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine hooked up to either a six-speed manual or a CVT. We got 31 mpg overall with the CVT in our testing. The iM possesses rewarding handling, a civilized ride, and a decent level of standard equipment, including automatic climate control and audio controls on the steering wheel. But acceleration is short on zip, and neither the ride nor the rear seat is as comfortable as the Corolla's. Unfortunately, a sunroof is not available. Standard safety equipment includes a backup camera and eight airbags. The Scion brand has been discontinued after the 2016 model year. The iM is renamed as the Toyota Corolla iM.
- Market value
- $9,625
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door hatchback
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2016
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $9,625
- Retail value range
- $9,625 - $9,625
- Original MSRP range
- $18,460 - $19,200
- Trade-in range
- $6,610 - $6,610
Ratings
- Road test score
- 64/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 28 MPG
- EPA highway
- 37 MPG
- EPA combined
- 31 MPG
- Tested city
- 22 MPG
- Tested highway
- 42 MPG
- Tested overall
- 31 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,245
- Cruising range
- 440 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 4 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 10 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 133 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 52.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 171 in
- Width
- 69 in
- Height
- 55 in
- Wheelbase
- 102 in
- Weight
- 2,990 lb
- Maximum load
- 915 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 4.5 in
- Front leg room
- 41 in
- Rear head room
- 2 in
- Rear leg room
- 27.5 in
- Luggage
- 1+3+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 8/10
- SmartWay
- Yes
Brand context
About Scion
The Scion brand started as a youth-oriented division of Toyota, offering smaller, less-expensive coupes and hatchbacks with sportier designs. Some Scion models gained mainstream appeal, but the brand was discontinued and absorbed back into Toyota in 2016. The Scion iM was rebranded as the rebadged Toyota Corolla iM, and evolved into the Corolla Hatchback. The Mazda-built iA subcompact sedan was rebadged as the Toyota Yaris, and discontinued in 2020. The rear-drive Scion FR-S lives on as the Toyota GR86.
Vehicle ID: 2936 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025
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