Pros: Excellent fuel economy; spritely handling; generous level of standard equipment for the money, including some rare-for-the-class features
Cons: Middling acceleration; limited back-seat room; polarizing front-end styling
Scion iA
CG Says: Toyota’s youth-market brand introduces its first-ever sedan for 2016. The Scion iA is a subcompact-sized 4-door sedan that is essentially a rebadged, restyled version of the 2016 Mazda 2 sedan. (Mazda has elected to not offer the 2016 Mazda 2 sedan or hatchback in the U.S. market, at least for the time being.) True to Scion tradition, the iA comes as a “mono-spec” vehicle; besides paint color, the only options are manual or automatic transmission and dealer-accessory-type add-ons. Thankfully, the iA comes surprisingly well-equipped—its standard features include keyless entry with push-button start, a 7-inch multimedia touchscreen, a rearview camera, Bluetooth connectivity, and even a low-speed collision warning and mitigation system. The collision mitigation system is capable of automatically applying the brakes at speeds under 18 mph. The Scion iA is a compelling new entry into the subcompact market that offers competitive pricing, a nimble driving personality, pleasant interior trimmings, and an impressive level of standard features. It’s a must-see in its class.
Scion iA
| Class | Subcompact Car |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door sedan |
| Passenger Count | 5 |
| Drive Wheels | front-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Mazda |
| Nation of Manufacture | Mexico |
| Base Prices | iA, manual: $15,700 iA, automatic: $16,800 |
| Base Engine 1.5-liter 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower 106 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed manual |
| Avail. Transmission 6-speed automatic |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 31-33 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 41-42 |
