The murk stays just as murky when Lentz's words are placed next to those of Scion brand VP Doug Murtha, who spoke to Ward's at a different time. Murtha's response to the "small-premium" note was ...

And we aren't feeling it here in the Scion iA. Maybe it's the smaller rolling stock – 16-inch wheels on 185/60-series tires compared to an 18-inch setup on the small CUV – but the Scion ...

With a base price of around $19,000, the Scion iM qualifies as entry-level ... offering plenty of interior space and utility for a vehicle built on such a small wheelbase. Fuel economy is excellent ...

Compared to most of the small-car competition in this budget-priced category, the xD has much more standard equipment and especially ranks as a great value for those who want a well-equipped car.