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
CG Says: The Scion iA becomes Toyota Yaris iA for 2017. Toyota is closing its youth-oriented Scion division after the 2016 model year and the recently introduced iA moves over to the Toyota brand. Other than new Toyota badges, the Yaris iA is unchanged for 2017. The Yaris iA is a subcompact-sized 4-door sedan that is essentially a restyled version of the Mazda 2 sedan. (Mazda has elected to not offer the Mazda 2 sedan or hatchback in the U.S. market, at least for the time being.) The Yaris 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 Yaris 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 Yaris iA is a compelling entry in 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.
| 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 | Base, manual: $15,950 Base, automatic: $17,050 |
| Base Engine 1.5-liter 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower 106 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed manual |
| Avail. Transmission 6-speed automatic |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 30-32 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 39-40 |
