Review Automotive Scion iM Concept Revealed Ahead of L.A. Debut

Review automotive Our first take a gander at the Scion iM idea affirms that it will be founded on the Toyota Auris hatchback sold in Europe, Japan, and Australia. Set to make its open introduction one week from now at the 2014 Los Angeles automobile fair, the Scion iM idea reviews a generation model for Toyota's childhood situated brand. Scion initially teased the auto in late October.

Despite the fact that the visual connection to the Toyota Auris is clear, the Scion iM has been spruced up for show-auto obligation with a wild body pack, a brought down suspension, 19-inch wheels, a middle way out fumes, four-cylinder brake calipers, and "incrediblue" paint with matte silver and gunmetal complements. Regardless of the upgrades, there's no mixing up that this auto is firmly identified with the creation Toyota Auris. A V-molded grille bookended by thin headlights leads into a slanting hood, trailed by a tall four-entryway hatchback body, with a tight liftgate at the back. The Toyota Auris measures 168.3 crawls in length and 69.3 creeps wide, making it around a foot shorter than a Mazda 3 hatchback and eight creeps longer than a Honda Fit.

While the Scion iM idea shows up impressively more develop than Scion's current xB and xD hatchbacks', despite everything it went for the energetic demographic the Toyota brand has dependably focused on.

"The iM Concept joins smooth styling with the adaptability of a cutting edge hatchback to get the attention of Scion clients," Scion VP Doug Murtha said in an announcement. "They need an auto that gives energy and distinction, and in addition the solace, innovation and unwavering quality that Scion offers."

It's hazy what motors self control the generation rendition of the Scion iM idea, or whether the auto will keep that name when it achieves showrooms at some point one year from now. Expect more subtle elements when the Scion iM idea makes a big appearance freely on November 19 at the 2014 Los Angeles car expo.

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