Along with its first sedan, the iA, Scion also announced pricing for the new iM model, also revealed at the begining of this year.
According to Scion, the new iM draws some style inspiration from Scion’s FR-S sports car with the hexagon lower grille, sharp-eyed headlights and side bezels but continues with piano black grille treatment, sporty body aero kit and LED daytime running lights. Buyers can opt for the following colors: Blizzard Pearl, Classic Silver Metallic, Black Sand Pearl, Barcelona Red Metallic, Spring Green Metallic and Electric Storm Blue.
The 137 horsepower 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine uses Valvematic continuously variable valve timing technology to offer a broad torque curve and is mated to a six speed transmission. The optional automatic features an intelligent Continuously Variable Transmission with both a Sport Mode and manual shifting capability. Both transmission options will offer an EPA rating of 28 city/37 highway/32 combined for the CVTi-S and 27 city/36 highway/31 combined for the manual transmission. The chassis comes with double-wishbone rear suspension and standard 17-inch alloy wheels.
The standard configuration features 60/40 fold-down rear seats and standard cargo cover, 7-inch Pioneer Display Audio unit with standard HD Radio and Aha, rear-view backup camera, real leather-wrapped steering wheel, Scion’s first 4.2-inch color TFT multi-information display, dual-zone automatic A/C control, color-keyed heated power-folding exterior mirrors and Hill Start Assist.
The new Scion iM has a starting price of $18,460 for the manual transmission and $19,200 for the CVTi-S model.