Pros: Competitive pricing; generous selection of standard features; versatile hatchback body configuration
Cons: Driving character isn’t as peppy or agile as sporty looks suggest; some middling interior materials
CG Says: This year, the Scion iM becomes 2017 Toyota Corolla iM. Toyota is closing its youth-oriented Scion division after the 2016 model year and iM moves over to the Toyota brand. Along with a new name, the iM gains standard Toyota Safety Sense that includes pre-collision system, lane-departure warning, and automatic high-beam headlights. The Corolla iM is essentially a hatchback version of the Toyota Corolla that’s sold overseas as the Auris; as such, the iM can be considered a spiritual successor to the departed Toyota Matrix hatchback. The Corolla iM’s sporty, aggressive styling belies its lackluster acceleration and so-so driving character; a Mazda 3 or Ford Focus are much better choices for fun behind the wheel. However, the iM’s formidable list of standard features, aggressive pricing, and spunky styling inside and out make it a compelling compact-car choice.
| Class | Compact Car |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door hatchback |
| Passenger Count | 5 |
| Drive Wheels | front-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Nation of Manufacture | Japan |
| Base Prices | Base, manual: $18,750 Base, automatic: $19,490 |
| Base Engine 1.8-liter 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower 137 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed manual |
| Avail. Transmission CVT |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 27-28 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 35-36 |
