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2016 Scion iM consumer reviews

$18,460–$19,200 MSRP range
side view of 2016 iM Scion
(20 reviews)
100% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.8
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.8
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 5.0
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Looks sporty with small engine

Good looking car but without the power that causes high insurance premiums. Great utility. I constantly lay the seats down flat to carry large amounts of cargo. Just the right amount of modern features without being over the top.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car I have ever owned

The car is way better than any review could ever say,it's the best car to own...in my opinion....I will definitely keep this car for a long time.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Great reliable car, but wish it had a little more.

I really love this car. It looks great inside and out. its comfortable to drive in and is really quiet even on the free way. I love how it handles, the steering and breaking are very responsive and tight for the class of car. So far I have owned the car for almost two years, I drive uber and lift with it so I spend a lot of time and have put a good number of miles on it. Never any problems. It gets good gas,mileage usually around 32 with combined city and highway driving. I get compliments on it all the time. My only complaint is that it seems a little underpowered.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best bang for your buck if you are on a low budge!

Excellent look. Roomy and comfortable interior. Handles like a sports car and has ?sport? mode when you need it. Eco mode gets me 35+ highway! Oh and there?s also actual cargo space. And the premium sound system to top it off ;)

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best hatchback I?ve owned!

This car has been a super car for me. Sport mode is fantastic for Highway use when things get tense and the eco mode that runs standard is great for fuel economy. Plenty of room in all seating locations. And the premium sound system is hands down the best stock system I?ve ever heard.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable, sport looking, but slow.

For the money, it's a great car. Don't buy it if you're looking for something with more "get up and go" this is not your car. It's fairly comfortable on long road trips, and very reliable. The sound system is... okay. Nothing special. Other than that, I have no complaints.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Wow! What a car!

We just bought this car, but so very impressed! The inside has all the bells and whistles, but best of all it's really a Toyota!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great little hatchback

Just replaced my 2008 Toyota Corolla with this 2016 Scion IM and I have to say I am very happy so far. The car is sporty not to mention comfortable seating and fun to drive! It was love at first sight. The blizzard pearl is beautiful. The back seat is plenty of room for my 4 yr old and his high back booster seat plus, room for 2 adults. The car is perfect for me not to mention Toyota quality, I just hope it lasts 9 yrs like my Corolla- trouble free. Time will tell!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Good-looking, dirt cheap and fun

Pros: looks sporty with nice details like cool wheels, great color choices, very reliable, fantastic gas mileage - 34mpg with traffic and 43mpg highway, under $20,000 to buy with lots of standard equipment, nice ride, relatively quiet, hatchback holds lots of stuff, good brakes, hardly ever see other iMs on the road, fun to drive Cons: back seat is small, not comfortable for tall or big people, engine is underpowered and noisy when pushed, black seats show dirt, no options or trim levels, sound system is good but could be better

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Value packed hot hatch

Excellent value. Loaded with features. Toyota had added a fully independent rear suspension and leveraged a product from Europe and Asia to really bolster the scion line.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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