What's your take on the new Yaris sedan/ Scion iA? - Toyota Yaris Forums

toyparts · 10-11-2015, 11:34 AM

What do you think of the 2016 Yaris sedan/Scion iA? I like the six speed transmissions and the high MPG. But not to sure about the look of it. What are your thoughts?

Hershey · 10-11-2015, 11:41 AM

Go here for input . http://www.scioniaforum.com/forum/9-...cussion-forum/ . One owner is claiming close to 47 m.p.g..

Hershey · 10-11-2015, 11:47 AM

I tried out a 6 speed auto Ia and my knee was hitting the center console . Maybe a better adjustment of the tilt / telescopic steering wheel and the seat adjustments would help that . I think C.R. or Autobytel complained of the knee rubbing .

Eduardo_mty · 10-11-2015, 12:21 PM

I like the 6 Speed transmission, but, here in México only have 2 Air bags, And dislike that

toyparts · 10-11-2015, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Hershey

Go here for input . http://www.scioniaforum.com/forum/9-...cussion-forum/ . One owner is claiming close to 47 m.p.g..

Good information thanks!

Hershey · 10-11-2015, 01:09 PM

Pics of the Ia we test drove .

bairjo · 10-11-2015, 01:44 PM

the front end reminds me of a large mouth bass...

Kalispel · 10-11-2015, 03:51 PM

I can't get past the angry/depressed fish snout, nor the weird, disproportionate shape of the car (same with the Mazda3). Also, I do not like the retro old-school budget headlights, or the OEM alloys on it. I do really like the rear taillights though, and the thought of a good 6 speed automatic is nice. As far as 6 speed manual versus 5 speed manual, they are interchangeable as far as I am concerned, and I actually prefer the 5 speed versions really. It's also nice how they gave the iA an exhaust finisher tip, unlike where they cheaped-out on the Yaris SE and didn't (luckily a good one is easy to find).

I cannot really comment on the interior, since I haven't personally experienced it for feel, but I'm not a fan of the protruding tablet touchscreen design positioning in the cockpit (another signature Mazda thing).

Then there is the long-term Mazda versus Toyota quality issues to consider. Any extra MPG it obtains will be eaten up by additional repair/maintenance costs, and then some.

If I was still in the market for a new car, the iA wouldn't even be on my radar. I would look into an iM out of curiosity, but I greatly prefer the European Auris styling over the juvenile "Transformers" front styling they implemented for the iM.

toyparts · 10-11-2015, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bairjo

the front end reminds me of a large mouth bass...

It does look like a big mouth bass.

*kimona* · 10-11-2015, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Kalispel

If I was still in the market for a new car, the iA wouldn't even be on my radar. I would look into an iM out of curiosity, but I greatly prefer the European Auris styling over the juvenile "Transformers" front styling they implemented for the iM.

Agreed. I checked out Scion's version of the Toyota Auris and was really disappointed with the "juvenile" front and rear redesign. Too bad considering the bare bones Auris is such a nice car! I wish it had been introduced to the American market as a Corolla hatchback in basic L and LE trim.

fnkngrv · 10-12-2015, 12:07 AM

Would NEVER consider either the iA or iM. Because of the route Yota has gone with their compact cars I will be leaving the segment if I buy another Yota unless it is the new SFR possibly.

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10-11-2015, 11:34 AM	#1
toyparts Drives: 2010 yaris Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SOCAL Posts: 24	What's your take on the new Yaris sedan/ Scion iA? What do you think of the 2016 Yaris sedan/Scion iA? I like the six speed transmissions and the high MPG. But not to sure about the look of it. What are your thoughts?

10-11-2015, 01:09 PM	#6
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	Pics of the Ia we test drove . Attached Images

10-11-2015, 03:51 PM	#8
Kalispel View User's Garage Drives: '15 Yaris SE 5MT Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Arizona (USA) Posts: 1,058	I can't get past the angry/depressed fish snout, nor the weird, disproportionate shape of the car (same with the Mazda3). Also, I do not like the retro old-school budget headlights, or the OEM alloys on it. I do really like the rear taillights though, and the thought of a good 6 speed automatic is nice. As far as 6 speed manual versus 5 speed manual, they are interchangeable as far as I am concerned, and I actually prefer the 5 speed versions really. It's also nice how they gave the iA an exhaust finisher tip, unlike where they cheaped-out on the Yaris SE and didn't (luckily a good one is easy to find). I cannot really comment on the interior, since I haven't personally experienced it for feel, but I'm not a fan of the protruding tablet touchscreen design positioning in the cockpit (another signature Mazda thing). Then there is the long-term Mazda versus Toyota quality issues to consider. Any extra MPG it obtains will be eaten up by additional repair/maintenance costs, and then some. If I was still in the market for a new car, the iA wouldn't even be on my radar. I would look into an iM out of curiosity, but I greatly prefer the European Auris styling over the juvenile "Transformers" front styling they implemented for the iM. Last edited by Kalispel; 10-11-2015 at 04:02 PM.

10-12-2015, 12:07 AM	#11
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	Would NEVER consider either the iA or iM. Because of the route Yota has gone with their compact cars I will be leaving the segment if I buy another Yota unless it is the new SFR possibly. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

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10-11-2015, 11:41 AM	#2
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	Go here for input . http://www.scioniaforum.com/forum/9-...cussion-forum/ . One owner is claiming close to 47 m.p.g..

10-11-2015, 11:47 AM	#3
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	I tried out a 6 speed auto Ia and my knee was hitting the center console . Maybe a better adjustment of the tilt / telescopic steering wheel and the seat adjustments would help that . I think C.R. or Autobytel complained of the knee rubbing .

10-11-2015, 12:21 PM	#4
Eduardo_mty Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 198	I like the 6 Speed transmission, but, here in México only have 2 Air bags, And dislike that

10-11-2015, 01:44 PM	#7
bairjo Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 603	the front end reminds me of a large mouth bass...