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2016 Scion iA - great looking & riding sub compact
Patrick, 06/11/2016
updated 06/22/2018
2016 Scion iA 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6A)
24 of 24 people found this review helpful
First off, be aware that Scion is no longer being made as of about April 2016 and that Toyota is absorbing the brand into the Toyota name so this is the last of the Scion's. Fortunately the 2017 Toyota Yaris iA is the rebadged Scion iA so sourcing parts in the future shouldn't be an issue. That said, the leg room for the driver was comfortable, driver foot pretty much straight rather than cocked over to the left and legs can comfortably lean against flat areas. The automatic has a manual mode and "sport" mode for quicker acceleration. It feels a bit laggy when accelerating but given it only has a 1.5cc engine it's to be expected and sport mode helps give it more zip. Great cargo space though rear seat space is very tight which is fine for me as I wasn't anticipating having passengers often. I like all the electronics it has. Features: Remote entry with push button engine start / stop, 7" screen with backup camera, optional GPS system (add $399 to price though negotiated it down to $199), bluetooth connection to phone that shows text messages on screen, voice commands, electic locks / windows / mirrors. Dash shows temperature, miles till empty, average mpg. Sounds system pretty decent with knob select and volume control on both steering wheel and between seats. Also has 2 USB connectors & accessory plug (cigarette lighter). I keep a Samsung wireless fast charger in there that is velcro'd down so phone just sits on it to charge. Pros: I like both the interior & exterior styling, gas milage (up to 42mph on highway), bluetooth / phone / 7" display / backup camera and handling. Price seemed very competitive, got mine new for $15888 which included navigation chip and title / licensing. Because no more Scion's are being made, should expect aggressive pricing to clear out 2016 inventory. Cons: One reviewer said tires custom to Toyota dealer though haven't confirmed that. The dash lights are not quite as bright for daylight driving as I'd like so have a hard time seeing information displayed (even after adjusting to full brightness) though at night time is great. Rear deck lid I've found open multiple times due to button in pocket being pressed on inadvertently for 2 seconds or more though there may be a way of adjusting that (update: there was an option to make delay longer so no longer an issue). Rear seat head rests at funky angle and not very comfortable according to my one passenger. Other: No armrests though I don't like them anyways so not a con for me. The 7" display is permanently stuck up, probably for backup purposes and can be disabled at night if you don't want a glare.
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Scion iA is a great car
Andrew, 06/30/2016
2016 Scion iA 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6A)
28 of 29 people found this review helpful
The Scion iA far exceeds our expectations. For an extremely low purchase price, it came loaded, handles great, has great fuel economy and is loaded with safety features. We bought it for the kids to drive, we wanted them to have the safety features not available on a used car. We added the navigation for $400 so the kids don't have to hold their phone to navigate. The back seat is small but my son pointed out that there is plenty of room in the front and if his friends want a ride, they won't complain. I would have no problem if this were my primary vehicle. The only thing I would add is a center armrest. Mazda makes a great small car. The only think Toyota did to mess it up is add an ugly front end. This is not a super-powerful, super-fast super-stylish or super-big car, it is exactly what we were looking for: a small entry level car that is safe and enjoyable to drive.
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A Fun Drive in a Cool Ride
edwardc19, 12/10/2015
2016 Scion iA 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6A)
34 of 36 people found this review helpful
The 2016 Scion iA Sedan is a fun little car to drive. I just bought mine four days ago and have already put 400 miles on it and only had to fill up once. The gas mileage is amazing which I get 48 on the hwy and is the main reason that I bought this car along with the Scion name and Toyota backing. I really enjoy the beautifully appointed interior with a pleasing and modern look. The outside gives the car a nice sporty vibe. The handling is great – I feel that the car sits firm on the road and takes bumps without any hesitation. The “info-tainment” center is something truly special. I love the entire connectivity of the car and back-up cam which all came standard and really added to the incentive of buying a sub-compact. What could be better? The acceleration leaves something to be desired – you don’t fly the way you expect in a small car like this. It takes a moment to get moving, but the drive itself is great. I’m still getting used to the very go-kart like gas pedal. The interior can feel a little cheap with all the plastic and the A/C knobs really need upgrading from 1991. No arm rest at all, which in hindsight seems like at least they could of added a fold down rest like a movie theater seat. There is no real backseat for other than hauling a family pet or some stuff, but people would feel cramped stuck back there for any length of time. I’m a commuter so I just don’t need the extra space. I’m very happy and proud to own the Scion iA. The beauty of this car is the bang for your buck and the look of a little racer. I don’t think it has an ugly face on the front, but that is just me. I would highly recommend going and test driving one. I will update my review when I hit 10,000 miles.
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Bhempy, 01/06/2016
2016 Scion iA 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6M)
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
Over all the car is pretty great, I would however recommend getting the tire and wheel protection. I have had the car for about 3 months, it has 3800 miles, and I already have an issue with one of the tires. The tires by the way are made specifically for the car, so you can only get them from the dealership. I live in a major city and they only had ONE, yes ONE in the general area. I plan on getting a tire for my trunk, instead of the just spare that comes with the car. I travel a lot and I am now nervous about the availability of the tire in some locations. The IA is quiet on the road, and has a great sound system. I LOVE the back up camera, works well when I need to parallel park or pulling out of tight and busy parking spaces. If you want a fancy car with out the fancy cost, this is the one you need.
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Love this little car!
Stephanie Junca, 06/23/2016
2016 Scion iA 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
I've had this 2016 Scion iA for a month now and driven 1,200 miles on it. I live in a heavily populated city and commute an hour to work so buying this car was just a given. I had driven other sub compact cars and this one handled the best with the best MPG. I drive around 300-400 miles a week and fill up every other week. Average MPG has been 38 for me. It is super easy to park also. That is a big plus for me since I have to parallel park everywhere and with the backup camera that comes standard it definitely helps. Another big plus on buying this car was the 2 year free maintenance package. My previous car I was taking it into the shop every few months for not only oil changes but a wide variety of issues even though it was only 4 years old when I sold it. So saving some cash in that area is awesome! All in all it is a great little car for the price! The only two drawbacks are these: acceleration is lagging when merging onto the highway but the sport feature definitely helps when I remember to push the button & the backseat area is very very tiny - tall people and this car will not go well together (luckily my boyfriend and I are on the shorter side so it works out). I do very much recommend this car to city dwellers, commuters and first time car buyers.
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Reliable & Fuel Efficiant
Timothy I. Griffey, 03/30/2017
2016 Scion iA 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Bought the car for my wife, to replace a 2000 Corolla with 300,000+ miles. As a nurse my wife drives 100 miles a day. Mileage was very important, as well as reliability. Did not want a hybrid. She has an affinity for manual shift cars, as was the Toyota Corolla this car was to replace. After a year and almost 30,000 miles, we are very pleased. I check the mileage every fill-up (religiously). This car, with 6 speed manual shift, gets consistently 42 mpg. Have been getting 39 to 40 around town. No tire smoking power here, but reasonable performance esp with manual shift. Great handling and smooth close shifting with standard trans. Has a bit of a sporty ride that's more bumpy than my Camry. Superb wet weather handling. I was very impressed how well it tracked through puddles on rainy days. It is well equipped for the price range. Added the data card for GPS navigation for $400 dollars. Received the nav card via mail in 2 weeks, with simple installation. $400 might be a bit much for nav, but it beats having to buy a $1,500 package just to get it. The Toyota brand has always been a home run for us. We have owned several Toyotas and have put many trouble free miles on them. So it's both Toyota and Mazda... No problem here. Great economical car for the price.
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Outstanding little car
Kyle, 02/12/2018
2016 Scion iA 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car in May of 2016 and currently have about 28000 Miles on it. The IA is very dependable and gets amazing fuel economy for a non-hybrid. Currently I'm averaging 42-45mpg on mostly highway driving and driving conservatively. This number will go up to about 50 when the weather gets warmer. I love the little car, it can fit in small spaces, handles pretty well and saves a lot of money at the pump. The only drawbacks of the car are: no satellite radio, the factory tires are loud, have poor wet traction and already need replacing; they are also the only tire made in the factory size 185/60R16 so you'll have to go with a different size if you want a quality tire, and lastly the ride can sometimes be kind of harsh due to the short wheelbase. Overall it is a good car though and I plan on having it for many years to come.
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Love it
Michelle, 06/16/2016
2016 Scion iA 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I needed a new car bad, actually breaking down and dealing with car payments kind of searching. Very early on the last Saturday in August 2015, I had stopped at several dealerships. After thinking it was not working out and getting frustrated, I pulled into the Toyota's lot and took a look at what they had to offer. I tested drove this car twice, which I felt bad because those were the only miles put on the car. They allowed me to drive it until that next Monday. Anyways, it is now towards the end of June 2016 and I still love this car. Even those that I have let drive it. It handles great on the highway; love the sport mode switch. Going to the gas station, you don't have to cringe; I get just over 400 miles on a tank. This was a pocket book saver with working full time and being a full time student, work was 30 mins one direction and campus over an hour in the other. The display monitor, back up cam are among some of the nicest accessories to have and this is considered as standard feature. As for backseat comfort, as with any compact type cars, you can't have two extremely tall people sit in front of one another. Back seat comfort isn't bad at all. Plus the trunk space is huge for that car. I would recommend this to everyone I can.
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best car ever
ARJ, 05/26/2020
2016 Scion iA 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Hello this is my review of the scion IA 2016 /Yaris IA 2017-2019/ Yaris 2020 model, the version that I have is the 2016 scion IA the car performance is a really well for a lightweight vehicle fuel economy numbers for me is 37 city 35 if I’m speeding Highway Mpg when cruising is 45 to 52 doing about 65 to 70 and if you are speeding the fuel economy member is 39 to 42 MPG going speeds 75 to 85. Tech wise the vehicle is well-equipped for me having the 2016 model does not come with apple car play but the newer models does which is not a dealbreaker for me Bluetooth works well. Interior wise the vehicle does not fuel small I am 5 ‘10 and I fit just fine sitting behind my seating position and still being able to drive comfortably my nephew is 6 foot and sits perfectly in the back and in the front, the vehicle seating is respectable for a subcompact vehicle which I have no complaints about. Mechanically the car is really reliable has a 1.5 L engine which is paired to a real automatic transmission or if you opt for a manual transmission. My car is equipped with the automatic with sport mode which shifts perfectly and smoothly. The trunk space of the car is really good you could fit about two big size suitcases which is pretty good for a subcompact what has changed on the 2020 model it got a rear spoiler and fog lights also has LED headlights and dark painted rim’s. In conclusion this car reminds me of a 90s Honda Civic small and fun to drive and gets damn good gas mileage.
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It is a Mazda
Mario A., 08/14/2016
updated 02/24/2020
2016 Scion iA 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6A)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
Toyota did not make it. Toyota has a deal with Mazda to have Mazda make it in Mexico. That is why your VIN number has a M in it (Mexico). Wanted Toyota Reliablity , hopefully Mazda builds reliable cars. Do not know what kind of reliablity the IA has because it is a new model (in the US). Cannot find info on how reliable it is in other countries. Toyota now sells them as a Yaris IA. Tires are an oddball size so finding them is a chore. For an econobox it looks sporty. Great gas mileage. If you are concerned about the lack of power press the sport mode lever which is below the gearshift, but I am guessing that fuel economy will suffer.Update 2/19/17 it is a commuter car. 18000 miles and the tires show little wear. Changing the oil is not that bad, it is expensive if you take it to a shop because the engine requires synthetic oil. Happy so far. 2/23/20 almost 100000 miles, using it as a long distance commuter car. No issues. Happy
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Great commuter car
Jason Darr, 08/15/2016
updated 08/16/2017
2016 Scion iA 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
This is a great commuter car or a would make a great first car. It handles nicely and sports mode gives it nice zip for 106 hp. Driving it to and from work is really enjoyable, for me this is the best part of the car. You also have the option to get great MPG depending on your driving. The trunk is surprisingly big and the build materials aregreat for such a low priced car. 7 inch Navigation ( Got SD card for cheap off internet) is great also lots of hacks you can do to add Android auto or Apple car play (Just do a google search) .
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My first car ever at a mature age....
Maria Travis, 09/09/2015
2016 Scion iA 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6A)
21 of 26 people found this review helpful
I waited along time to buy my first car, new or used. I don't have anything to compare this car to so this won't be a very technical review. I was going to go for the Scion tC until I saw the previews of the 2016 iA. I watched many YouTube videos of the car being driven. I liked what I saw. I didn't care that people said the face looked like an Angry Bird. I love the way it looks. For the "Pure Price" it fit the bill for me in that I could avoid the pain of haggling with a salesman because I am so NOT a haggler. The car's size and all of the components that were all standard in this car attracted me. I have not driven 100 miles yet and I have yet to see the gas level move from full. The seats are very comfortable for me and the back seat felt as comfortable as the front. It handles well and it's great to park being smaller in size. Two things I don't like are the equality of the radio sound and the sometimes lagging acceleration but overall, I am happy with the 2016 Scion iA. I think it's a great first car, whether you are a teenager or a mature-ish person like me.
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Just what I wanted
Chris, 07/08/2016
2016 Scion iA 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6M)
12 of 15 people found this review helpful
Ok....so for the most part the car is great; fuel economy for me is 36mpg average and I drive in traffic to and from work (60 miles), I filled my tank for 15 bucks today which is amazing, technology is great and sound system is up to par, Bluetooth is great with no static when making calls or playing music, touch screen and reverse camera put the car at the top of the subcompact class, ample trunk and front seat space, low noise pollution from outaide the vehicle, and an overall well put together interior. I've put 2000 miles on the car and everything is a breeze thus far. BUT there has to be some bad right? Of course...the acceleration could be better and I find myself really pushing the car at times to get up to speed(I've been known to have a "led foot" and come from a car with a larger engine) , it might be me but the manual transmission, specifically first and second gear can be a little jumpy especially when trying to gain speed quickly(again may be a personal issue), there is a slight tick in the engine which makes me fear things to come but I will address it while under warranty, the tires and overall road grip could be better but are fine for someone who doesn't take turns hard (like me), the paint could be of better quality as I already have a little chip here and there, while there is plenty of room inside the car I could see how larger people would have trouble in the back seats, the touch screen can be dim and hard to see, and some materials in the interior are flimsy. PLEASE do not let these bad point sway you from even trying this car as I am really reaching to find problems...it's all around AMAZING. I have tried to justify any problems with the car as possibly a personal issue or maybe due to my own driving habits. If you're looking for something that is stylish, fuel efficient, reliable, and very affordable I would recommend this car hands down. I've done my research and had many test drives(Honda fit, Chevy cruze, sentra, versa, elantra, forte) but the moment I got in this car I was sold without a doubt in my mind. I could not give 5 stars because every car comes with its flaws but it's close.
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Nice try. Really.
Martin, 07/02/2016
2016 Scion iA 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6A)
16 of 21 people found this review helpful
EPA sticker says 42 mpg open road. I get a good deal more. Long trips over 50 mpg. Seems the reason to buy the car. Initial impression is very high but fades quickly once you notice how ill fitting and how poorly mounted all the rubber seals and plastic shields fit. Like a child's toy. Things you see the first time you hand wash it and not before. A good amount of water drains from the doors after a wash. 3 or 4 more times normal. Water even enters and exits around the mirror mounts at garden hose pressures. That's going to be a rust issue quickly. Engine compartment however seems quite water tight as does the trunk. The paint is nicely sprayed but is DEAD soft and easily chips and scratches with an impact of a medium sized bug. We don't have 2K clears and ovens in Mexico? I have more chips and mars in this car in a month than my last five cars combine. "Party" metallic and dark colors does this cheap materials finishing no favors. Pure eye candy with no substance. There is so little clear on this car Perfect-it II is iffy. Add in the special "only tire" available to suit the computers roll out and "J" flange alloy wheels which even the factory seems not to care about considering the inboard flange mounted wheel weights. Really, on a painted wheel? Why the tape weight in the visible area ONLY then? Corrosion is corrosion no matter which side of the wheel it's on. At least the tires are not priced silly...if you can find one. The nose is a love it or hate thing. I like it. As chrome is no longer really chrome I wish "They" would just monotone color trim and quite trying to pitch a dead horse. Real chrome or find another finish folks. Pealing chrome looks worse that pitting. It lacks luster, depth and has zero protection. Not that it matters over PLASTIC. At 6'' and 195 lbs. I challenge the interior space of compact cars and this one more than fits my frame. Even with the seat adjustment set to it highest level I have plenty of headroom, shoulder and leg room. The box around your knees could be more ample (Narrow the console or move the vertical line forward) but the seat will have you taking a break long before your knees feel cramped. Unpadded brick. Tilt/telo wheel is a nice touch and has good range. I don't ride in the back but I stuffed a 285 lb. salesman back there. I bought this car after my third new Honda Civic and noting the hideous finishes and panel fits on the new 2016 Civics. Ops!!! Ergonomics are overall very good and not too busy. Controls well placed and make sense. I thought Sport mode would quicken the shift. Nope, just lops off two gears and uselessly raises the sift point a few hundred rpm. Sounds faster, isn't. I prefer the manual shift but would like paddles so my hands stay where my hands should be. Day time glare renders most instruments useless. What's that about? Ride is to lauded. For it's weight and wheelbase you would swear you were in a car with 10" more reach and a thousand pounds more weight. Not plush mind you by not econobox buck board harsh either. Out rides cars a full segment higher. Good handling. Steering is neutral to slightly tight and very pedal responsive to correction. Zoom-zoom. Very predictable turn in on very so-so tires and silly narrow rims. I'd like to comment on the brakes but the car is not brake limited. It's tire limited on the haul down. Brakes stop tires. Tires stop cars. Just say'n Toyota. The cruise control is NICE mated to this the Skyactiv 6 speed auto box with grade logic control that actually works and works GREAT. Now if the motor had enough dynamic compression to actually brake the car on a 5-7% grade. For a motor of a pint and a half I'm impressed even of the community at large is not. Over a pound foot torque per cubic inch displacement is impressive normally aspirated. The AC will tax it and no matter how fast this car WILL go this isn't a 70 mph all day long car and expect any motor life from it. Yep a minus for every plus and if I were buy again....I'd buy a one year old Buick Verano for the same money and have twice the car at 60% the fuel economy and three times the comfort. Thing is. I bought it as a "Econo run about" to limit the miles on my LaCrosse and keep it indoors during the salty season. Sacrificial lamb of sorts that would be fun to drive. Oh and it is.
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+5,000 miles review
nanny, 03/12/2016
2016 Scion iA 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I got this car September 2015, I'm in college so I go home once in a while (~300 miles away) but mainly just drive it around campus. I finally hit 5,000 miles and so far it has been such a great car. The only thing I didn't like at first was the acceleration (especially trying to enter highways), but that was easily fixed when I figured out how to use the "sport" mode! I was actually impressed with driving this car in the winter because it snows heavily where I'm from, but thankfully I had no problems & I like that it warns you when your car is slipping. Definitely agree that the space in the back is very small! My friends are like salmons back there, but it the sound system & back camera make up for it. Lastly, the gas mileage is the best thing in the world. I fill up with $15-$20 ($20 when the light turns on). It has a range about 332 miles but I can go home (~300 miles) and still have a range of ~232 miles of gas. Would definitely recommend this car!!
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Possible transmission issues
Alyssa, 01/18/2019
2016 Scion iA 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
Bought this car used about a year ago. It only had 12000 miles on it when I bought it. It now has about 33000 miles on it. The last 2 days I've been having an electrical issue. I drive about 30 miles to work and after driving on the freeway the whole time, the 1st or second stop I come to, when I go to accelerate it feels like the car loses power. All of the dash warning lights come on, the headlights flicker, and the car doesnt accelerate like normal. I took it to a toyota dealership and they kept it overnight. They cant figure out the problem and told me to come get it. I feel scared driving this car right now. It hasn't ever had the issue on the freeway, but the possibility scares me.
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Dave W., 05/13/2018
2016 Scion iA 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 15 people found this review helpful
Bought the Scion iA in 2016. Loved it initially. Seemed like a good value and gas mileage was great. It’s a compact car so wasn’t expecting it to be full of luxury features. However, now with less than 30,000 miles it had developed some sort of major transmission-related issue. Intermittently, the car will not be drivable and/or experience some sort of loss of power which causes it to stall out or die in traffic. I’m concerned that this issue will lead to a potential accident as I cannot predict when it will happen next. We have taken it to Dan Wolf Toyota of Naperville (IL) and they say they cannot duplicate the problems. Except, the fact that the car stalled while their porter was driving it, but they can’t duplicate the problem. Therefore, they refuse to fix the car. They’ve kept the car for 3 weeks on two occasions and still can’t pinpoint the problem. The last time the car died, I had it towed to them costing me $160. They say corporate will not allow them to replace the transmission for an intermittent problem. Buyer beware! Same car is now being sold under the Toyota brand calling it a Yaris iA.
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my 75000 mile review(update)
Chris, 07/29/2019
2016 Scion iA 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Back again with some info about my 2016 scion IA, manual. In 3 years I was able to rack up 75k miles with minimal issues. 36mpg average and got up to 49mpg on long trips. The car has survived 2 accidents, one in which I was rear ended at a dead stop with the other person going 40+mph. It handled it like a champ. It's a great a commuter car and made it through 2 severe snow storms of 2+ feet. I drove 3+ hours in both storms, and for the car that it is, handled the storms very well. One storm i did slide into a fire hydrant but that was my fault. Tires are not the worst or best. you are only limited to one brand. They also are pricey for the type of tire. The lack of an arm rest has been annoying but you can order one and install it. Aside from that, this car held its own over the last 3 years. It has been a reliable, fun(on windy roads), gas-sipping machine. Upgrading to a 2019 VW GLI this week but I am sad to let it go.
This far is a death trap
Maria, 01/05/2019
2016 Scion iA 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6M)
12 of 20 people found this review helpful
Just like many other reviews I’ve seen this care is awful! I tried to start a lemon law claim (never got paperwork returned) for my transmission constantly blowing, and loss of traction when raining. My transmission broke after not even a year of owning the car and several months later after a new transmission was in it did the same thing and Sierra Toyota (CA) said “ because of the vibrations of the car it’s going to be a recurring problem” other then that my center console fell thru and Toyota has yet to fix it even though I get it serviced every couple of months! I’ve almost crashed once before in the rain my car just randomly spun out on the freeway (I told them so when I started my claim) they said it was probably my fault but I actually did crash a different time once again because my car lost traction on the freeway. The tires are hard to get for this car because it’s a special size that only scion makes but they aren’t quality tires! I would advise everyone against this car! Especially if you have a family
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Joe Pietrantoni, 06/05/2016
2016 Scion iA 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is a relative spunky and roomy subcompact for the driver and front seat passenger. The interior is well done with richer looking detail than one would expect at this price point. The standard features are generous and it is a standout for safety earning the IIHS "Top Safety Pick Plus" designation!
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Jordon, 12/28/2015
2016 Scion iA 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Juuuust got my IA. Literally have only driven it home, haha. But it's a comfortable compact, great mpg, you get a lot for your money! The only negative is that it's pretty compact! Not a lot of space for whomever is in the back! A lot of Tru k room however.
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Cheap and DANGEROUS
David M, 08/04/2018
2016 Scion iA 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 23 people found this review helpful
DO NOT BUY A SCION OR TOYOTA Ia! These cars are terrible. Literally the worst car I've ever driven. Unreliable, cheaply made, and everything on it is special. Need a tire? There's only one tire that fits this car and it's ONLY made for this car. Be prepared to wait several days and pay double or triple what you expect. Worse, they're those incredibly stupid 'low rolling resistance' tires, so there's no grip. They slide all over in the damp and you simply don't stop when pressing the brakes. In addition I'm certain there's a fault, either in design or construction, because I've been through 15 tires in two years! Make sure you don't let anything hit your windshield! Due to the sensors for the 'Smart City Brake' (which doesn't even work!) The sensors have to be recalibrated, another repair that costs twice as much because Toyota's designers are morons. This isn't just a bad design, it's actively dangerous. Those designers shouldn't be fired, they should be shot.
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2016 IA over 140,000 miles still drives like new
L from Pitt, 01/24/2021
2016 Scion iA 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used with 20k miles. I bought it for work I drive about 400 miles a day for work. I now have over 140k miles and the car still drives like the day I bought it. Advice I would give keep up with maintenance oil changes, tire rotations, etc. Also I always use ultra gas keep the gas and engine clean plus gives the car even more boost. Also I drive it mostly in sport mode car practically drives itself
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Scion i a 2016
J h , 02/04/2020
2016 Scion iA 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 12 people found this review helpful
2016 at 61 000 I had to put 1200 for a fuel pump right after that the stereo went out in 4 min it scan stop now I have to replace none told me with electric cars you can’t top off your gas I did with. All my other Toyota then the charcoal canister clogged 400 bucks to replace I won’t recommend this car
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Toyota for prez!
Laura, 06/21/2016
2016 Scion iA 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 7 people found this review helpful
This was an awesome experience. I love my car but more over I love the Naperville Toyota dealership. Scott my salesman didn't pressure me. He explained everything and I felt like I could say no. Will be back and recommend.
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Great little Mazda masquerade
Woody, 02/14/2022
2016 Scion iA 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6M)
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I recently bought an endangered species (economy compact sedan) Scion iA, known in the rest of the world as a Mazda2. With the Scion packaging, it came with all the amenities I would want standard. Speaking of standard, I sought mine out online to have a 6-speed manual. (Another option dwindling in the USA). Like most smaller Mazdas, the iA/2 is an engagingly fun drive. It handles much better than the BMW i3 I previously owned. It’s very well built, much moreso than you might expect for its modest price tag, comfortable on long trips, and gets close to 40 mpg on highway trips. I drove it from Colorado to the west coast, about 1100 miles right after i got it, and loved it. I truthfully would prefer a hatchback to the sedan, but the later hb versions of the car imported under the Yaris iA name only came with automatics, which to me would kill the main appeal of this car. While it isn’t fast, I find the driving characteristics a lot of fun, you definitely have to keep the engine revved if you’re in a hurry.
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Love it!
MT, 01/12/2023
2016 Scion iA 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It is a very neat little car. I love it
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Gas saver
Stellar, 08/28/2020
2016 Scion iA 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great on gas!
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Great on Gas!
Stella, 08/31/2019
2016 Scion iA 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love my car. It is great on gas. It has great sports look. It has just the right amount of space for me.
Great on Gas!
Stella, 08/31/2019
2016 Scion iA 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love my car. It is great on gas. It has great sports look. It has just the right amount of space for me.
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Good
REY DURAN, 05/12/2016
2016 Scion iA 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 8 people found this review helpful
Over all car is good for the buck.
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