2016 Scion iA Review and Road Test - In 4K!
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- The Scion iA is essentially the sedan version of the all-new Mazda2 hatchback, which we won't be getting in the USA. For some reason the new 2 is being sold in Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico but the only version we can get our hands on is the Scion sedan. To help differentiate the iA from any future Mazda2 sales in the USA, the front end gets an enormous trapezoidal front grille and some “Angry Birds” headlamps. Out back, the Scion’s rear is less disguised with a strong Mazda influence in the tail lamps blended with a hint of Camry.
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I'm one week with this car. I'm getting 40.1 mpg with the fantastic automatic without even trying to be economical. This is one heck of a car for the price. Good handling, brakes, decent power and comfy, hard to beat. good review.
Thanks for this comment. Looking around for a potential first car (at 20 years old, no less). I was hoping to go full electric, but due to the pricing that is far above what the average person can afford, and the lack of charging stations and such, I think a fuel efficient car would be my best bet for now. This car seems to be the best one in terms of pricing for what you get, and fuel efficiency. Would you say that's a fair statement to make?
Absolutely
How it's holding up?
@@andali555 excellent car, zero problems.
I drove the iA today. I was impressed. It handled well, it felt well made, Very high quality interior. Standard touch screen, standard accident collision avoidance system using radar, all for $16,500! It is small but it is so much nicer than the Fit! It has Mazda sportiness and efficiency. It gets 5mpg more than Fit on highway! And no boring CVT!
Short throw Mazda shifter, good handling, reliable, 41 mpg for $15,700..win win!
Honestly you do the best reviews. Always learn something. Amazing job as always.
I bought a red one as a 2019 Yaris. Sporty, reliable, comfortable, fun! It's a great little car that should roll for ten years. I love the Mazda lines. It's pretty quiet and smooth, but it revs nice. 106 hp but only 2400 lb- it isn't slow, especially in city driving. I really love this car!
for $15.7k this is an absolute bargain. Almost regret buying my current car.
Yep especially now that they havent sold extremely well they are getting into 12-13s new with some bargain room
@@hunterkyle2021 what about now? Has your opinion changed?
Wonderful and thorough video! You answered every question I had regarding this vehicle. Also, just enjoyed simply listening as well. I feel you are very good at this and have a very professional way about you. Great location, good filming, audio, and editing as well. Thanks so much for posting.
I love my Scion iA it feels safe and sporty but doesn't bust my budget on gas or repairs ⛽️ It is incredibly expensive and difficult to replace the tires however
Is the tires the only expensive repair/maintenance item on the list? I'm definitely curious to know.
Here in Mexico cars usually dont get that much equipment, but in Mexico you can get the Mazda 2 with LED Headlamps, Leather Wrapped steering wheel and seats, Automatic A/C. In Mexico Mazda is know for very well equipped cars for a good price. :D
I have one exactly the same, been great so far, only down side is this is basically a two person car, very very limited leg room in the back seat. I'm six ft tall, driver seat all the way back, leaves like 5 inches in the back seat for leg room, which is basically impossible for anyone to sit in the back seat.
Looks really nice all around except for that bass mouth. *shivers*
Like the rear end styling. The front end not so much
This is why I like your shows, you review them all. so....when will Rolls give you the keys? I don't live too far away, i volunteer to help keep the Rolls clean between shoots/takes.. ;-)
Keep up the great work there, Alex.
Who actually thinks 0 to 60 is a big fucking deal. Okay zero to sixty in 35 seconds is kind of slow, I got it. But if it's under 10 seconds, who the fuck cares? I know I have nothing to compensate for. Who fucking cares?
I drove the IA with a stick shift - identical to the one he's testing down to the color - It did very well merging onto the freeway but I will say I was happy to have a manual, had it been an automatic I wouldn't have enjoyed the vehicle half as much.
Alex, your reviews are the best
This is the Yaris sedan in Canada
+IAmGoombaSniper its mazda 2
+Johnny Tao - Nope. Mazda did not introduce the 2 into Canada as promised. Big mistake. We love our Mazda2 and wanted the next gen. Fools.
WARNING about Toyota Scion iA Head Unit. I have a 2016 Scion IA- bought car to Toyota service station to have oil changed and 80,000 mile check few days ago. When finished, got into my car and the Head Unit wasn't working- no warning. Toyota staff refusing to fix it saying Head Unit can break at any time. Toyota Manufacturer Headquarters also confirming this saying Head Unit can break at any time. Now I have no clock, IB port not working, unable to see or change radio station and reverse camera is faulty.
Hey Alex. You never mentioned how this compares to the Honda Fit.
This seems like it would make a fine first car in 6MT. Great value for tech. Will you be doing an iM video as well?
Why do so many people think this will make a fine first car for young people? This car will make a fine car for anyone no matter what age you are. That's how good it is.
1st Car. I guess if you are spoiled? First car should be something you don't mind getting a bit Bumped up with low insurance costs (insurance is high no matter what for young drivers.. new cars are VERY high). $2000 Civic. That is a 1st Car.
Absolutely, I'm looking at it and I have had several cars, and I'm not a "kid needing a first car." This will be reliable and that's what I want.
Great review. Subscribed. How do you think this would do in snow? It's so light!
Please do a child seat review of this Alex. I've had a Mazda 2 for the past year anyway and have 1 child seat already, but would love to see your opinion on 2 or 3 seats. Thanks!! Love your work!
I really need to know what seats will fit. I have a 3 yr old and a baby on the way. I am buying an iA this weekend and want to find seats that will fit well in the back. The current Recaro in my wife's car took up a bit too much room when we test drove this iA. Must be a solution.
@Alex on Autos Thank you, thank you, thank you for reviewing this car and the iM(!). At first, I said "no way" to the iM, but you're pleasant review has me debating. I'm looking for a quiet ride and decent handling. Should I go for iA or iM?
stupid8911 I'd go for the IM in that case
Alex on Autos Thanks,Alex!! Keep up the good work
I actually like this car more than the iM. I think this will sell reasonably well.
I believe there is a market for these small cars, but if they sacrafice a little bit of fuel mileage for better performance they would be more interesting
15:00 you got the preview thumbnails of the HR-V and Fit mixed up
I like the design
Awesome video! Very informative. I am currently between a Scion iA and a Honda fit. I am leaning towards the Scion because I have heard bad things about the volume buttons on the honda fit and I am not sure how responsive the engine is (Honda CVT engine, Scion iA 6 speed) Any thoughts?
Honda Fit is extremely ugly
In Mexico it's called Toyota Yaris R
Alex, do you think I am realistic buying this with 2 kids, one 3 that is soon in a Booster.. and an infant on the way? I like it. I like the features a lot. The MPGs are what I am seeking as well. I am also considering a base model Kia Soul with manual or automatic. It will have less features than this car, losing the back up camera and Navi, etc.
But the Soul has all the space and equal to better crash tests scores with longer warranty. Plenty of storage. The MPGs are lower than I like.
I just test drove this car (Toyota Yaris iA). Overall it was a pleasant experience. However, for my liking, this vehicle was a bit too small and a bit too slow. Mazda3 2.0L manual hatchback (which I also drove on the same day) seemed about right in terms of power, size, and cargo room.
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In Puerto Rico these are sold as the 2016 Yaris Sedan. Being a 2015 Mazda3 owner I don't know how I feel about this car. Feel as if Toyota is being a copycat with it even though it was a joint product.
Btw here we have both, the new M2 and this thing.
Alex, Does it have a spare tire? Also, as an aside, while the Sonic list prices may be higher, Chevy dealers are willing to deal while Scion is "take it or leave it". This is an interesting car and your review was well done.
Tim Kennedy In reality Scion dealers do haggle to, Scion just doesn't like to admit it. It does have a spare.
Alex on Autos Aha! Good to know on both counts. Thanks a lot!
Why won't Mazda sell the Mazda 2 in the US?
+Tech Defender = Because most manufacturers still believe that Americans don't like hatchbacks.
Because their preview hashback didn't sell well in the US
alex keep up the good work!
Alex keeps comparing the iA to the Fiesta...but the Fiesta scored -162% on reliability based on actual owner surveys. Scions are some of the most reliable cars made.
Well, the Ford Fiesta competes with this car, so it's quite reasonable to compare the two. As with all Fords, they're not on par with Toyota/Scions reliability, but the driving experience in their vehicles is miles ahead. The Ford Fiesta is super fun to drive, especially if you get the ST trim.
WuWei Xu The iA has Mazda DNA, every reviewer is raving about how fun it is to drive. Amazing short throw shifter, excellent handling...all for 15,800$ It comes loaded. Even has collision mitigation system. This iA is a game changer.
Except for the fact that the iA is Mexican car made by a Japanese company, so it's not a true Japanese car. I was a bit disappointed in that, and my friends keep telling me to be weary and not buy it because of that.
rubicontiger Be weary? Weary means to be tired...?
+rubicontiger No, it is a Japanese car with final assembly done in MX. The Fords are made in MX too, in case your dumb friends think any differently.
A baby Mazda 3, not bad.
Alex what tire you suggest for best handling on this car ?
This car should be compared to the Mitsubishi Mirage. I tested both and found that I am too old for the Mazda. I don't want a sharp car anymore. Just cheap, reliable, economic, practical and comfy transportation. A machine that does its job without complaining, everywhere, all the time, for many years to come. So, I got the Mirage hatchback with CVT and did not regret it (yet). But.... I think if I had been 15 years younger, I would have chosen the Mazda.
This has no optical slot for CDs and MP3 discs, so all the songs have to be stored in a portable MP3 player or smartphone. Surprisingly, there are redesigned cars that still offer the optical slot for CDs and MP3 discs, such as the 2016 Nissan Maxima and 2016 Kia Sorento.
Tim Joseph Or just stick your MP3's on a USB thumb drive...who uses CD's anymore. Lots of manufactureres are leaving them out of the new cars.
I'm surprise you have an MP3 player not a Walkman.
Test drove this car-it felt loose, and Mazdaey in both the bad and good ways. Did not like the braking and felt the interior was cramped, but I am tall. Still the body of the car felt too narrow for my tastes. Fun to drive unless you are on a long trip, like I said see above. This is not a smooth ride. To that end, the Manhattan Lincoln's that tooled us around on our visit have me drooling. A great value for the price, and I don't think you will be disappointed if you know that the only thing sedan about it, is four doors.
Manhattan Lincolns?
Okay, question about the Scion iA, I was gong to look into getting one, but my auto industry friend told me that it is made in Mexico, and to stay far, far away from it since there have been a LOT of problems coming out of Mazda's Mexico plant. Plus the fact that all the parts are made in Mexico and not Japan, not the quality is a lot lower than other Scions/Mazdas/Toyotas. What do you guys think?
I think he is full of shit.
Mazdas are all made in MX now. As are most vehicles in this segment. There haven't been any major issues with the MX operation. Toyota is a big partner with a track record of fantastic reliability; there is no way they would partner with Mazda if they had reliability concerns.
The manual transmission is amazing. I'm buying. Autos are for whimps
thank you very much for a great review..
Mazda 2 as sedan only? Sacrilege. And of course huge vacuous center console robbing leg room for the sake of questionable style. I swear the teenagers have taken over design houses. I used to love and owned many small cars, now I can't find a comfortable driving position in any of them because of those pointless adornments. . Great review as always, Alex.
They got rid of the Mazda "grin" and replaced it with an emoticon. D:
Have you heard anything about when Mazda will be releasing the new 2 hatchback in the US? All I can find is ambiguous end of summer/ early fall dates. Dealerships seem just as confused.
***** According to Mazda. the date is "never" there are no plans to bring the Mazda2 to the USA and availability in Canada has been pushed to the 2016 calendar year.
Alex on Autos That's a shame, the new one looked like it could have competed pretty well. I own a '14 Mazda2, guess I'll try to take extra good care of it. Thanks for the reply.
***** Mazda 2 has best manual shifter and handling! Amazingly fun small car!
I bought this car in June of 2016 as a graduation gift, and my son absolutely loves it 👍🏼 so in my opinion -It was worth every penny!!
However, does anyone know if (APPLE CARPLAY) is an option ???
Hi Alex just wanted to let you know I love your videos but I found one problem at the end of the video. You show a list of other related videos. You show the Honda fit with the label of the Honda HRA and Vaisa versa. And the same for the Honda HRA. Just wanted to let you know thanks again for the great videos.
Kevin
Kevin Krzos Oh poop. That's what I get for rushing.
I would do anything just to get this vehicle with the stickshift because it has the floor hinging gas pedal just like any BMW for less than 1/2 of the price! It does not have gasoline direct injection which means no carbonization of the intake valves. It does not have rear disc brakes which means I don't need to worry about complete overhaul every 4 years.
It DOES have direct injection, as does the entire Mazda SkyActiv family.
Oh NO! Thank you for the info!
Alex, can I add a Booster and a Car seat effectively to an iA? The kid needing a Booster, he will need to use his convertible car seat a little while. Another child will have a convertible for a good/likely 3-4 years. Any convertibles that will fit in tight confines you can recommend?
Would this be a great first car?
So is the motor from Toyota or Mazda?
Sweet ride. May consider one, however no moon/sun roof? Does this car have enough power/peppy?
Native722 Cars from Toyota always have adequate power, nothing overwhelming. I don't think small cars like these would ever come with a sun roof, no idea on the moon roof.
wonderful car belive me
I'd never buy this car, but I'd rent the hell out of it.
I didn't even know iA was a replacement for the Yaris.
Yup and The Scion iA is actually being sold in Canada as the Scion Yaris not iA
I do not like the trend of auto makers making the nav permanantly in plain sight and it is not that attractive, imo. That said the interior appointments are very nice and generous.
Does anyone else find it odd that the 1.5L 4-cyl in the iA, supposedly an earthdreams engine and mazda derived, makes the same horsepower and torque as the 1.5L 4-cyl in the current Yaris..?
TheHydraccana Well, the Mazda SkyActiv brand is more about efficiency than power, the iA is about 13% more efficient despite being a hair heavier and the direct injection system helps broaden the torque curve compared to the Yaris engine (According to Toyota.)
+TheHydraccana skyactive engine not earth dreams. earth dreams is honda.
Gregory Perkins i never mentioned earth dreams or honda...
+TheHydraccana "supposedly an earthdreams engine and mazda derived"
What does tghat mean? Earthdream is Honda
Vaioleto oh lol sorry
They quit producing this in 2017?
no
As always - excellent review, Alex. Will you be getting your hands on a Mazda CX 3 AWD anytime soon?
good, car, but they miss a couple a things. projector headlamps (after their aim is at young people). softex seats. digital speedometer. other than that everything is good. most people buying this is just for commuting to work or school. so space is not a issue. I need a second car for just going to work and with its high city milage.
Does this car come with a backup camera?
Alex, is the Fiesta with the 1.0 liter turbo a better power train than on the Scion?
Michael Maddox I like the engine better but the lack of an automatic is a problem for many and Ford only gives it a 5-speed.
Does the iA utilize the SkyActiv technologies that also come from Mazda?
chicobear Yes it does, the engine, transmission, etc are all Mazda.
Alex can you compare the iA with the Fiesta #cyl. in terms of driving dynamics? Which one is more fun to drive? Thanks.
Gabe Pettinicchio The Fiesta automatic is a bit more fun than the iA automatic but the iA manual is the most fun.
Alex on Autos Wow, that impressive, considering you were very impressed with Fiesta, Thanks Alex. Safe & happy 4th to you & family.
That's a really nice looking interior. Glad the Mazda2 will be available in Canada. I don't really like the look of Scions, sedans or Scion sedans.
If there is any other reason why Mazda won't bring this new 2 version to the USA could be because it doesn't come close to the excellent handling and feel of the last generation, not only that the price of the older car was fantastic, the old car only weighed in at about 2100 lbs.
watershed44 The main reason is the sales numbers on the last generation Mazda2, they said they were too low.
Alex on Autos It's not surprising they were low in the USA, Mazda USA unlike other markets didn't market the car AT ALL. No national TV or media ads and no local TV ads I can think of, of course that is typical of US divisions, only interested in promoting the models with the highest margins.
watershed44 Mazda sells much better in Canada than it does in the USA. In Canada we like small cars and Mazda makes really good ones. We also get the Nissan Micra which is a lot cheaper than this ($10 000 CDN) new. It also has a better engine, but is has minimal options.
It sounds disappointing for fuel economy. I drove a new Kia Rio and got 38 MPG city, 44 MPG on the freeway at 60 mph. Would you chose a Kia Rio for less $ without power windows and locks? Under 12 grand? I think I would. How about fitting kid's car seats?
djkenny you have to remember, he said in the review that he did not get to drive the Scion as a commute vehicle or on the highway. He only drove it in the mountain areas so the mpg's he stated were souly based on hill/mountain driving.
alex, why not numbered seat score on this car?
After seeing the toggle on the dash, the LCD touch screen, and the styling, it really makes me wonder if Toyota actually contributed anything to this car
The badge
+Speedysnail9999 Meaning what? Is this based on another car?
supercooled It's essentially a Mazda2
WuWei Xu So Toyota is working with Mazda on these cars? I rather get the Mazda2 trim.
supercooled This is the Mazda 2, it's just branded under Scion's name. If you go on Mazda's site, you'll see that they don't sell the 2 in North America anymore.
Does this have BSM
When I saw the front of this car, I thought, "No way it's a rebadged Mazda 2." Then I saw the rest of the car...
Isn't the Mazda 2 based on the Fiesta?
tonydano The new Mazda2 is supposedly a shrunken version of the Mazda3
tonydano The PREVIOUS version of the Mazda 2 that was sold in the US up until last year is a twin to the current Ford Fiesta.
How does this handle compared to a Mazda3?
anishannayya1 Not as well but that's mainly down to the tire choice.
How comfortable are the seats? Does it seat low?
Pretty comfortable, only been driving it for a week and have no problem with it other than it not having an arm rest in the middle but you can purchase it as an accessory for around $200 I believe. The seat is height adjustable.
***** How is the acceleration like? and what was your OTD price? Thanks.
Native722 You get to 60mph in about 9sec.
I'm a college student and I got this car myself so I put it on a lease to buy to lower my monthly payments, I pay about $240 a month, it's on a lease for 3 years and at the end of my lease if I decide to buy it, I can buy it for 11k.
That does not sound like a good deal at all.
Hi...Any idea, outside of economics, as to why Toyota doesn't offer a sunroof option with the new Scion iA? I find that to be bad, sad, omission withthis new machine. One could go aftermarket with having a power sunroof installed, but I don't want to void the iA's warranty in any way. Whatcha think? Peace...AladdinSaneNYC :^)~
AladdinSaneNYC That sort of goes against their one price fits all mantra
Alex on Autos Wotta pity: no sunroof option. 😢 I guess going aftermarket with a power roof isn't cool then. 😂 Again, wotta pity. The Ford Fiesta looks to be nice, but Consumer Reports rates its auto trans as being very bad, plus Ford doesn't offer any free 2 year maintenance plan with their vehicles. A minus, speaking for myself. Great review, though. I'm also a subscriber to your YT channel Peace...AladdinSaneNYC... 🌠
***** Scion is Toyota owned, co-producing this machine with Mazda, egghead. Get it right. 😜
Strangely, this is the only "Toyota" product to have the cruise control buttons on the actual steering wheel itself.
Because it's essentially a Mazda.
***** Yeah Yeah, I know but toyota always had their own cruise control stocks this makes it different.
Yaris Berline here in Canada . Toyota take a chance with reliability , Mazda was know here for rust problem and many suspension issue . Maybe a smart move from Toyota ? ...to harakiri the Scion brand .
this or Honda fit?
Depends on how much you need the hatch
Alex, how much does the nav software cost?
scterka Prices haven't been released yet, but it's safe to say It's more expensive than a cell phone mount ($5) and google maps(free).
scterka Scion has not released pricing yet, but I suspect it will be between $500 and $750
Alex on Autos WHAT THE FUCK? wow.
Ayannah ♥ Andriod phone. Free and works better.
anishannayya1 Apple is better in my opinion.
Front of the car looks goofy, like the Elantra.
I thought that plane was a bug for a moment.
looks like the lexus grill
Kendall Jackson I don't see it.
The face makes an X between the head lights
Kendall Jackson That's not the grill though
Kendall Jackson it doesn't have the hourglassish shape
Almost got one until I found out it was made in Mexico. No thanks. Japan only.
Lol at the end, copyright 2005
44,537,955 views Oops, My bad. LOL
Alex on Autos this Scion iA is obviously smaller because like you said it was based from the Mazda 2 which is also smaller than a Corolla or a Yaris, this pisses me off, I'm sorry but your comparison on this versus corolla/ yaris is unfair and seems that you have an extereme disgust of Scion products which I rather you don't review any of its products since you seem to hate it. Don't confuse me for a Scion fanboy but man, this is not a fair comparison. I dont live in the USA, but where I'm from the Mazda 2 competes with the Mirage and similar cars of that segment
Omg, hard plastic!!! Who cares!?!?
Typos: 1/ I find that to be a sad,bad omission...
2/ with this- (two words)...
Sorry...my bad... ♐
Is this the beginning of the GM-ification of Toyota when they can no longer bother to even build their own cars? Toyota could not sell the Yaris sedan so they withdrew it from the market a couple of years back. How is Scion supposed to sell this subcompact sedan? My money says the new iM will be a lot more durable and useful in the long term for not much more money. If you are going to buy a Scion then buy one made by Toyota.
***** lmao
anishannayya1 Please average out the rankings over a decade and see how the two brands compare.
***** The data from any given year can produce a statistical quirk. For decades Toyota and Honda have consistently led the way in reliability in North American and European
consumer surveys. If Mazda can stay at the top for a decade then they deserve to be given the same respect.
Desperate4Attention Your name says it all.
My 'name' is an ironic comment on the state of mind of many, many people who comment on TH-cam. Perhaps it was a bit too subtle.......
What's with all the gay car reviewers??????
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How the fuck could you have any idea what so ever..?
dave houston 1) How do you know what his sexual orientation is and 2) Why does it matter? You're here to learn about the car not date someone or w.e
+JuxtaGenesis he's sexually attracted to cars, just like that guy from weird addiction who married his own car, I think this guy is looking for a new mate.
OMG, that front looks so cheesy and butt-ugly! Yuk! Wut is dat, a bottom feeder fish???
FAIL...thanx scion
***** I'd definitely buy this over the POS Yaris.
wonderful car belive me