When Toyota shut down its Scion brand of compact cars, it moved its iM hatchback over to the mother ship brand and called it the Corolla iM. The 2017 model year car is a zippy little ride that is great on gas and more comfortable than you might think.
It is powered by a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 137 horsepower. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, with a continuously variable automatic transmission optional. Remote keyless entry and backup camera are also standard.
Fuel economy is rated at 27 mpg city, and 35 highway. But in mostly city driving, our gauge on the dashboard said we averaged about 34 mpg, which is great.
Leg room up front is just adequate for taller drivers and passengers, but because of its high stance, head room is more than adequate. The back seat is pretty snug.
Pricing is reasonable, in the $19,000-$20,000 range.
This is a great example of a car we would recommend to people who want a hybrid because they are concerned with fuel consumption, but don't want to pay the premium that automakers charge for such vehicles. If you just stick with a nice, compact vehicle that barely sips fuel, you come out just as well in the long run.
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