What is the Scion iM?
The Scion iM is a five-door compact hatchback. It joined Scion’s lineup as a larger-bodied option with the everyday usefulness of a hatchback. Toyota described it as a compact car that combined form and function.
Scion was Toyota’s separate brand for distinctive vehicles and new ways of reaching younger customers. The iM arrived near the end of the brand’s run, and Toyota announced in 2016 that it would transition selected Scion models back to the Toyota brand.
Generation and engine
The iM’s US and Canadian figures cover the 2016 model year. It was introduced as a new Scion model, with no earlier generation.
The North American iM used a 1.8-litre petrol engine. Toyota’s 2016 materials describe a four-cylinder engine with Valvematic technology.
How economical is the Scion iM?
In the United States, the EPA rates the iM at up to 31 MPG combined, with listed consumption as low as 7.6 L/100 km. In Canada, NRCan’s 5-cycle test gives a low of 7.4 L/100 km. The EPA and Canadian test procedures differ, so the figures are best read within their own markets.
The iM was sold in the United States and Canada for the 2016 model year. Toyota announced that Scion would transition back to the Toyota brand in 2016.
Questions and answers
What kind of car is the Scion iM?
It is a five-door compact hatchback.
What engine does the Scion iM use?
The North American iM uses a 1.8-litre petrol engine.
What is the Scion iM’s official fuel consumption?
The EPA rates it at up to 31 MPG combined, with listed consumption as low as 7.6 L/100 km in the United States. NRCan’s Canadian 5-cycle figure is as low as 7.4 L/100 km.
Where was the Scion iM sold?
The iM was sold in the United States and Canada for the 2016 model year.