Scion iA Review

[Kalispel]

I'm sure that it would make a reasonably reliable daily-driver vehicle, but I just can't get past the horrible front design and the bizarre Mazda curves/proportions of the car in general. I do like the taillights, however. I just cannot bring myself to buy a car that makes me cringe whenever I look at it, lol.

I'm happy getting the 38-40 average MPG that I am getting on my much-cuter little 2015 manual-5 Yaris SE, as a daily driver - almost all in-town Phoenix and general suburbia driving. Plus, it is very fun/sporty to drive, and comparable to the Mazda2 "Zoom Zoom" factor in that regard. I will also hedge my bets with long-term Toyota quality over long-term Mazda quality.

[ern-diz]

Originally Posted by Kalispel

...just can't get past the horrible front design and the bizarre Mazda curves/proportions of the car in general...

+1

[kimona]

Originally Posted by Kalispel

... just can't get past the horrible front design and the bizarre Mazda curves/proportions of the car in general.

Agreed.

Why would Toyota rebadge a Mazda? Toyota has virtually dozens of JDM models that could have been introduced as a new Scion.

[BLKHILLSGUY]

Originally Posted by kimona

Agreed.

Why would Toyota rebadge a Mazda? Toyota has virtually dozens of JDM models that could have been introduced as a new Scion.

Because Toyota now sees cars like the Yaris, Tercel, etc as low budget, thus low money makers. They are after the big profits now. They are forgetting that the small cars put them on the map. Toyota could care less about the small car market now. They're in the big leagues.