2016 Scion iA FIRST LOOK by Auto Critic Steve Hammes

2016 Scion iA FIRST LOOK

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Car Critic Steve Hammes

2016 Scion iA FIRST LOOK by Auto Critic Steve Hammes

For all of the quirky designs Scion has introduced over the years a traditional 4-door sedan has never been part of the formula. But for the 2016 model year the brand’s first car with a trunk debuts as the Scion iA.

Don’t worry, the rear seats 60/40 splitfold to carry even more stuff. Joining the new iM hatchback, the iA follows suite by being offered in one well-equipped mono-spec model with a price point attractive to first time new car buyers: in the $16,000 range. Built with the help of their partner Mazda, the iA comes with a 1.5-liter, 106-horsepower 4-cylinder engine which is started with a push of a button. Six gears do the work in either stick shift or automatic form delivering an estimated 33mpg city/42mpg highway.

A MacPherson strut front suspension and torsion beam in the rear have been tuned for a balance of sporty handling and comfortable ride. A high-strength structure underpins a car that prioritizes safety, equipped with front side airbags, curtain airbags and even a standard low-speed pre-collision system that uses a laser sensor to avoid collisions and to help minimize damage in the event of an accident.

A rear view back-up camera is also standard. And to accentuate its value, the iA comes standard with a 7” touchscreen Display Audio system with Pandora, Aha and Stitcher, 2 USB ports and voice recognition. As is typical with Scion, a full range of dealer-installed accessories awaits the buyer who wants to personalize.

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