Gas prices come down. Gas prices go back up. Young buyers like to avoid pain at the pump no matter what. The 2016 Scion iM offers a sweet spot of performance and efficiency, with Scion estimating a 37-MPG highway fuel economy rating. Then comes the fun side. The 137 hp 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine uses Valvematic continuously variable valve timing (lift and phasing) technology to offer a broad torque curve, so the iM feels responsive in all situations.
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| 2016 Scion iM |
For driving purists, the Scion iM has a standard 6-speed stick shift that's a slick shift, making for an engaging and active driving experience. Got hills? The Scion iM comes standard with Hill Start Assist, which helps prevent roll-back when you're pulling away from a stop sign or traffic light on an incline.
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| 2016 Scion iM |
The optional automatic is also perfectly suited to the 1.8-liter engine. It's an intelligent Continuously Variable Transmission that's been sport-tuned for driving pleasure. That's why it's called the CVTi-S. Not all CVTs operate as responsively as the CVTi-S in the Scion iM. This one's got both a Sport mode as well as manual shifting capability with seven stepped shift points.
In Sport mode, the CVTi-S alters shift points and also provides a livelier feel through the electric power steering programming and accelerator responsiveness. G AI-SHIFT logic detects lateral G force during cornering and maintains engine speed by restricting unnecessary shift changes.
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| 2016 Scion iM |
Using the console shifter, the driver can make fast, sequential shifts through the transmission's seven predefined steps, accompanied by the familiar sense of positive shift engagement. The 4.2-inch TFT multi-information display within the instrument cluster displays M mode activity, including the "gear" position, and other vehicle information.
