Monday, February 29, 2016

2016 Scion iM


What you’ve heard is true. Toyota’s youth-focused brand Scion will be closing its doors and transitioning into Toyota. 2016 will be the final model year for the current Scion vehicles. What does this mean for the all-new 2016 iM? It means the iM will be sold with a Toyota badge next year! This also means that the “Scion” iM will only be available for one model year... pretty cool if you ask me. The iM with a Scion badge will be a rare spectacle in years to come. 

Side profile. Standard Skirt Package

The new iM is essentially a replacement for the discontinued Toyota Matrix. The iM picks up where the Matrix left off, offering a compact, efficient, well-equipped hatchback vehicle. Its engine and transmission are shared with the Toyota Corolla. The iM is a distinctively styled alternative to other vehicles in its class. With a youthful and sporty flair, The iM is sure to stand out in a crowd. Side skirts, front & rear ground effects and 17” alloy wheels all come as standard equipment.

LED Accented Tail Lights
Display Audio System & Dual Zone Climate Controls

What you see is what you get! There are no trim level offerings with the iM, just accessories that can be added. The only choice you have from factory is a 6 speed manual or CVT transmission. Inside the car, you’ll feel comfortable and connected. The iM features a Pioneer touch screen audio system, dual-zone automatic climate control, power folding mirrors and a whole wealth of other goodies.

Cockpit
Sport front bucket seats

 Every iM comes standard with:
6 Speed Manual or CVT Automatic Transmission
Power Door Locks, Windows and Mirrors
Power Folding & Heated Side Mirrors
7” Touch Screen Audio Display
Multi Information Display
Backup Camera
Cruise Control
USB Port with iPod connectivity, AUX jack, 6 Speakers
Fabric Upholstery
Automatic Headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights
17” Alloy Wheels
STAR Safety System

Pioneer Audio Display with Backup Camera

Gauges with Multi Information Display

Genuine Scion Accessories Include:
Premium Display Audio with Navigation
Bongiovi Acoustics DPS
Cargo Net
Cargo Liner
Block Heater
Bodyside Mouldings
Hood Deflector
Paint Protection Film
Rear Bumper Protector

Friday, February 12, 2016

2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

RAV4 Hybrid Limited shown in Electric Storm Blue

Powerful, efficient, stylish and reliable. The all-new 2016 RAV4 Hybrid checks all the boxes. It’s the small SUV buyers have been waiting for.  Ever since its introduction back in 1996, the RAV4 has always been a top choice among small SUVs.  Now, in its fourth generation, RAV4 has become a household name. For 2016, the RAV4 receives a mid-cycle refresh or “facelift”, along with the addition of this Hybrid model. The Hybrid model compromises nothing, delivering Corolla-like fuel efficiency with SUV-like capabilities and cargo space. The 2016 mid-cycle refresh includes updated front and rear styling, new headlamps and tail lamps, as well as updated interior materials and the introduction of some new entertainment and safety technology.


LED Taillights
LED Headlights





















The hybrid model uses a very familiar 2.5L Atkinson Cycle 4 cylinder engine, paired with the Hybrid Synergy Drive system. This is the same powertrain found in the Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h. Total power output of the RAV4 Hybrid is more than its conventionally powered sibling, 194hp net power VS the gas model’s 176hp. The standard All Wheel Drive system on the RAV4 Hybrid works by means of 2 electric motors, one for the front wheels and the other for the rear wheels. The system is electronically controlled and activates itself automatically when necessary.  The RAV4 Hybrid is available in two trim levels - XLE and Limited. Both models are very nicely equipped with creature comforts you’d come to expect in a modern day vehicle. Available specifically on the Limited model is the “Technology Package”, which adds Toyota’s new Safety Sense system – a suite of driver aids and accident avoidance technology.



RAV4 Hybrid Standard features include:
-          - Display Audio System with backup camera
-          - 8 Way Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat
-          - Power Moonroof
-          - Power Rear Liftgate
-          - Automatic Headlamps and Foglamps
-          - Steering Wheel Audio & Bluetooth® Controls
-          - Keyless Entry and Push Button Start
-          - Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control
-          - Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-          - Toyota’s Star Safety System

7" Display Audio with Navigation System

SofTex Seating Surfaces

Upgraded / Optional Features Include:
-          Navigation System W/SiriusXM Satellite Radio
-          JBL Synthesis Audio System with 11 speakers
-          Front and Rear Parking Assist Sonar
-          Bird’s Eye View Monitor
-          SofTex Leather Seating Surfaces
-          LED Headlamps, Daytime Running Lights and Tail Lamps
-          Driver Seat Memory System             
-     Toyota Safety Sense P active safety system: Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Automatic High Beam, and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control built into the front emblem