Sedan · Gas
Scion iA 2016 (DJ)
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- Price
- $15,700–$16,800
- MPG
- 36
- Strength: Strong running costs
- Watch-out: Poor cargo & utility
- Watch-out: Below-average passenger space
How it scores for you10 scores
A rebadged Mazda2 that steers, stops, and lasts far better than its bargain price implies; power and rear space stay strictly economy-car.
Not enough recall data to judge yet, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road. Adjusted +8 points for its wider reputation.
Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $1,800 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 79% of cars we track.
13.5 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 12% of other sedans we track.
Subcompact rear quarters; fine for two adults up front.
Mazda2 bones give it honest steering and a willing chassis; 106 hp caps the fun at legal speeds.
A standard 7-inch screen and low-speed automatic emergency braking were remarkable at this price in 2016.
Firm-ish ride and a snug cabin, but well-assembled for the money.
Typical resale value for a sedan.
No published tow rating; front- or rear-wheel drive only.
Safety & recalls0 recalls
Not yet rated by NHTSA.
2 common complaint areas across 2016
- Powertrain — 5 complaints (2016)
- Airbags — 5 complaints (2016)
2016
- Complaint clusterPowertrain5 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
Was getting off work. Started car and Engine system malfunction light, DSC malfunction light, TPMS System Malfunction light, Auto transmission malfunction light, and SCBS malfunction light all turned on. Car was not currently in motion when lights went on. Was in parking lot. Turned car off,
- Complaint clusterAirbags5 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SCION IA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THEY CRASHED INTO A WILD HORSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NO INJURIES AND NO MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NEEDED.
Cost to own
MSRP, new
$15,700–$16,800
Estimated used price, by model year
$1,800/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
5-year cost to own
Not enough price history to estimate
Specs
City MPG
32
Highway MPG
41
Combined MPG
36
Horsepower
106 hp
Doors
4
Cargo volume
13.5 cu ft
Limited data — dimensions unavailable.
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