With the unfortunate (but relatively foreseen) death of the
Scion brand, Toyota has taken the viable contenders from the lineup under its
wing and has converted them into Toyota cars. The Scion FR-S becomes the Toyota
86, the Scion iA becomes the Toyota Yaris iA, and the iM becomes the Toyota Corolla
iM. The iM in particular has been bestowed some really choice enhancements that
greatly enhance the appeal. The Toyota Corolla iM weighs less and has better
handling, is much safer, and offers a lot more connectivity than the previous
rendition.
The 2017 Toyota Corolla iM comes in a single, well-equipped
model, and comes with a surprisingly hefty amount of standard features for the
class. The iM offers many small item bins and storage areas throughout its
cabin, premium quality sound from the Corolla iM’s Pioneer stereo, and
user-friendly controls for audio, climate control, and standard feature
navigation. On top of these features and a lengthy list of standard convenience
features, Toyota adds Toyota Safety Sense C, which includes pre-collision
braking, lane departure warning, and automatic high beams. The inclusion of
this safety gear in every Corolla iM is impressive, especially considering the
economy class starting price of $18,750.
The iM is powered by a seven-speed automatic synergy
transmission paired to a four-cylinder 1.8 L engine produces 137 horsepower and
offers electrifying acceleration. More still, this combination makes for
seamless handling and gets 36 mpg on the highway. There are two drive modes,
Eco and Sport, which can supplement even better fuel economy or improved power.
Overall, Toyota has nicely flipped the Scion iM into a very
attractive front-wheel-drive car that has above-average performance and impressive
fuel economy. This would be an excellent car for anyone looking for
withstanding practicality and reliable performance. Interested in seeing the
new iM? Check out our inventory here or schedule a test drive with us!
