Scion iM

[hondajt]

Anyone else interested in the Scion iM? Seems like a cooler Yaris/Matrix mixup.

I'm interested in it.

[kimona]

I'm interested. I like it in basic original form, but it looks terrible in Scion trim.

[Kalispel]

I'm interested. I like it in basic original form, but it looks terrible in Scion trim.

I have to agree. The Scion iM version of this Toyota hatch looks a bit over-the-top and definitely geared towards flashy teenagers and twenty-somethings. The upcoming iA looks ever worse - at least the front does. /facepalm

[2009Toyotoad]

The jury is still out for me on the trapezoid shaped grill. I didn't really "take" to the Yaris version with the bright metal trim, either. I'm a large / tall guy, so I'll always prefer a 2 door to a 4 door compact or sub compact.

[nookandcrannycar]

Toyotacarsandtrucks.com refers to the Scion iM as "basically a twin brother of the Toyota Auris and Corolla wagon, and with also a part of the DNA from the Lexus CT 200h".

[Kalispel]

The front-end styling is the real deal-breaker for me on the iM. Same with the iA. The rest of the iM actually looks rather good, overall - though definitely not low-key or conservative by any stretch. I like the taillights/rear-design, as well as the side-profile. I'm still not a fan of any black/silver alloy wheel designs, but the ones on the iM are OK (unlike the gaudy/eyesore ones on the Corolla S and Yaris SE). Perhaps an iM in black might tone-down and conceal that weak/bad front bumper design.

[kimona]

The Toyota Auris is really a nice car. Leave it to Scion to mess it up for the American market!

[Kalispel]

The Toyota Auris pictured above looks really good and reasonably conservative/elegant, though I would never buy it in that color. It would look awesome in white. I wish that the iM had carried over that particular front design. I also like the alloy wheels on it, for a change. :)

[kimona]

Here you go... white:

[attrapereves]

I really don't understand why Toyota continues with the Scion brand. Most of their vehicles could be incorporated into Toyota. Why not have the Corolla 5door instead of the iM?

Last I read, Scions don't even sell that well.

[kimona]

I really don't understand why Toyota continues with the Scion brand. Most of their vehicles could be incorporated into Toyota. Why not have the Corolla 5door instead of the iM?

Last I read, Scions don't even sell that well.

With you 100% here!

[BLKHILLSGUY]

Scion could be doing a lot better, but the blame is squarely on Toyota. They let the lineup grow old and stagnant, and the lineup has never been really good. Most models are misses. A few hits. But then the redesign, if there is one is half assed. Kind like the GEO of the automotive world.

[Kalispel]

Scion could be doing a lot better, but the blame is squarely on Toyota. They let the lineup grow old and stagnant, and the lineup has never been really good. Most models are misses. A few hits. But then the redesign, if there is one is half assed. Kind like the GEO of the automotive world.

Honestly, companies like Toyota (and Honda) baffle me with their poor marketing, design, and roll-out decisions, especially regarding the U.S. Market. This has left a lot of openings for Korean automakers and others to capitalize upon.

[NYC-SE]

I took my car in for it's 18 month service today. They had an iM at the dealership. It was the first one I've seen. I must say in person it looks better than in pictures. I wasn't expecting to like it as much as I did. Still I wish they would have just brought the Auris straight over without trying to Scionize it.

Was hoping to get a glimpse of an iA as well but they didn't have one.

I'll stick with the Yaris.

[Kalispel]

I'll stick with the Yaris.

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

though I wish that iM engine was in my Yaris. :burnrubber: