Scion IM Spied Testing With Dulled Style
After debuting the Scion iM concept at this year’s LA Auto Show, the Japanese automaker has been spied testing a prototype in Southern California.
Unfortunately for those that were fans of the iM concept on the show floor at the LA Convention Center, the production version is looking much more tame and might not be quite the hot hatch everyone was expecting. The concept’s more aggressive styling is nowhere to be seen and the production version is looking more like the Toyota Auris that it is based on.
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Expect to get a better look at the production Scion iM early next year at the New York Auto Show before the vehicle goes on sale sometime in 2015. The four-door hatch is expected to start at less than $20,000.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Yep, it's the standard Auris currently available elsewhere. The Aussies have the best choices, like the Levin option, found here: http://www.toyota.com.au/corolla/colours#hatch
Seems that the team that's in charge of concepts is the only team that's having fun.