USA - Scion has announced that the future of the brand, the iA & iM models are arriving at dealerships now.

Believe the buzz. The versatile 2016 Scion iM hatchback and 2016 Scion iA sedan are now arriving in more than 1,000 dealerships and are ready to go wherever drivers can imagine.

The dynamic Scion duo has been the talk of the town with a combination of practicality, desired technology and unique style for today’s young drivers. Then there are the highly competitive prices. The fun-to-drive Scion iM has an MSRP of $18,460 for the manual transmission and $19,200 for the CVTi-S model. The sporty Scion iA has an MSRP of $15,700 for the 6-speed manual transmission and $16,800 for the 6-speed automatic. A $795 delivery, processing and handling fee is not included.

“With the arrival of the iM and the iA in showrooms, Scion’s evolution moves from talk into reality,” said Doug Murtha, Scion group vice president. “This new, savvy generation of drivers will find these cars have the features, space and styling to meet whatever challenge or opportunity comes their way.”

When drivers walk into one of showrooms all over the country, either model could catch their attention.

The athletic design of the 5-door hatchback Scion iM communicates the engaging driving experience that’s ahead. It impresses with a hexagon lower grille, sharp-eyed headlights and sporty body aero kit side bezels. Under the hood is a 137 horsepower 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine with Valvematic continuously variable valve timing technology. The lengthy list of standard amenities includes the 7-inch Pioneer Display Audio unit with standard HD Radio and Aha™, rear-view backup camera, Scion’s first 4.2-inch color TFT multi-information display and dual-zone automatic A/C control. The iM’s versatility extends to its ability to stretch out trips to the gas station with an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 37 mpg highway.

The Scion iA sedan adds some sophisticated touches for millennials looking for practicality and style. Just look at the piano black bumper treatment, chrome grille surround and the spacious trunk. Power comes from quick-revving, high-compression 1.5-liter engine with 106 horsepower. Like its sibling, the Scion iA takes Scion’s famous mono-spec strategy to new levels with a keyless entry with push-button start, low-speed Pre-collision system, rear-view backup camera and 7-inch touch screen multimedia system with voice recognition. Its premium features, aggressive styling and fuel-sipping EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 42 mpg highway make the iA an incredible value in its class.

Whichever buyers chose, with Scion’s no hassle, no haggle Pure Price, the same price posted in the dealership is the price customers pay.

USA - Mazda3 now with added tech, better Kit and lower pricing - what's not to like !

- Mazda3 goes on sale this month with two new options packages -

Mazda North American Operations today announced pricing for the repackaged 2016 Mazda3 four- and five-door models, starting at an MSRP[1] of $17,845.

Mazda3 is available with a 155-horsepower SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter engine in Mazda3 i configuration or a 184-horsepower SKYACTIV-G 2.5-liter engine in Mazda3 s vehicles. 

Either engine can be paired with a six-speed manual or available six-speed automatic transmission and in four- or five-door body styles. Mazda3 comes standard with premium features that are rare among compact cars and available class-above options like adaptive high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights and Mazda Radar Cruise Control. 

With KODO—Soul of Motion design, Mazda3 stands out in a segment awash with conformity.

For 2016, the Mazda3 is equipped with a standard backup camera on all models. The popular Mazda3 i Sport kicks off the lineup with more standard features while lowering MSRP[2] by $600 to $17,845 for the i Sport sedan with six-speed manual transmission and $18,895 for the six-speed automatic. Additional standard equipment includes power windows with a driver-side one-touch up/down feature, power door locks, 16-inch steel wheels with covers, dual-power folding exterior mirrors, a tilt and telescoping adjustable steering wheel, air conditioning with pollen air filter and a 60/40 split-folding rear seat.

Additionally, Mazda3 i Sport models come with MAZDA CONNECT^TM, a six-speaker audio system, Bluetooth phone pairing and audio streaming, cruise control, trip computer, push button start, remote keyless entry and map lights.

New for Mazda3 i Sport is the available Preferred Equipment Package, which adds 16-inch alloy wheels, bright beltline trim, heated body-color dual power door mirrors with integrated turn signal lamps, premium cloth-trimmed sport seats, a rear-seat armrest with cupholders, auto on/off headlights, rain-sensing windshield wipers and Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and  Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).

The mid-level Mazda3 Touring features 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels, halogen fog lights, heated body-color exterior door mirrors with integrated turn signals, bright beltline trim, Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA), Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry, moonroof, automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, a leather-wrapped hand brake handle, shift knob and three-spoke steering wheel with contrast stitching, a rear folding center armrest with cupholders, premium cloth-trimmed sport seats, and a rear spoiler on sedan models.

For 2016, the new Mazda3 Touring Popular Equipment Package is available, adding an auto-dimming interior mirror, dual-zone (driver and front passenger) automatic climate control system, Bose^® nine-speaker surround sound system with Centerpoint^® 2 and AutoPilot^® 2, SiriusXM satellite radio with four-month subscription, a CD player and shark fin antenna.

Anchoring Mazda3’s lineup is the Grand Touring model, which is available with either engine in sedan or five-door body styles. Mazda3 i Grand Touring comes with leatherette seating surfaces, while Mazda3 s Grand Touring has leather seats. Additionally, both Mazda3 Grand Touring models come with navigation and heated seats; Mazda3 s Grand Touring adds adaptive xenon HID headlights and 18-inch alloy wheels.

Top-trim Mazda3 s Grand Touring models with the Technology Package include i-ELOOP, Mazda’s brake-energy regeneration system that captures kinetic energy to power accessories and help increase fuel-efficiency compared with other SKYACTIV-G 2.5-liter models, as well as the full suite of i-ACTIVSENSE features including Mazda Radar Cruise Control, Smart City Brake Support, High Beam Control, Lane Departure Warning System, and Forward Obstruction Warning.

MSRP[3] for the 2016 Mazda3 is as follows:

Four-Door

• Mazda3 i (2.0L)
  • Mazda3 i Sport six-speed manual: $17,845
  • Mazda3 i Sport six-speed automatic: $18,895
    • Preferred Equipment Package: $1,000
  • Mazda3 i Touring six-speed manual: $20,045
  • Mazda3 i Touring six-speed automatic: $21,095
    • Popular Equipment Package: $1,100
  • Mazda3 i Grand Touring six-speed manual: $22,545
  • Mazda3 i Grand Touring six-speed automatic: $23,595
• Mazda3 s (2.5L)
  • Mazda3 s Touring six-speed automatic: $24,795
  • Mazda3 s Grand Touring six-speed manual: $24,745
  • Mazda3 s Grand Touring six-speed automatic: $25,795
    • Technology Package: $2,600

Five-Door

• Mazda3 i (2.0L)
  • Mazda3 i Sport six-speed manual: $18,545
  • Mazda3 i Sport six-speed automatic: $19,595
    • Preferred Equipment Package: $1,000
  • Mazda3 i Touring six-speed manual: $20,745
  • Mazda3 i Touring six-speed automatic: $21,795
    • Popular Equipment Package: $1,100
  • Mazda3 i Grand Touring six-speed manual: $23,245
  • Mazda3 i Grand Touring six-speed automatic: $24,295
• Mazda3 s (2.5L)
  • Mazda3 s Touring six-speed automatic: $25,495
  • Mazda3 s Grand Touring six-speed manual: $25,445
  • Mazda3 s Grand Touring six-speed automatic: $26,495
    • Technology Package: $2,600

The 2016 Mazda3 arrives at Mazda dealerships nationwide in late July.

Scion launches the 2016 Model Year FR-S, New colours, New tech and a new price.

Scion’s FR-S performance sports coupe is getting its style on for the 2016 model year. With interior improvements, two new colors, a new standard audio system and a rear-view back up camera, the next FR-S also sports a new price.

           

The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of the six-speed manual transmission FR-S is $25,305 while the six-speed sequential automatic transmission with paddle shifters and Dynamic Rev Management technology is $26,405. This price excludes the destination, processing and handling (DPH) fee of $770. 

           

The 2016 FR-S has a new premium feel with bright silver interior accents on the steering wheel bezel, shift bezel, door grip, and along the sides of the center console.  Also inside the FR-S is a new standard audio system with a large 7-inch touch-screen display and voice recognition technology.

           

For added safety, comfort and convenience, a rear-view backup camera has been integrated into the FR-S, as well.

           

Adding to the new look, two new colors will be available with a new red called Ablaze and a new blue called Oceanic.

           

The 2016 FR-S will be available in dealerships beginning in June