Should You Wait for The 2019 Corolla Hatchback?

If you’re interested in a hatchback Corolla, check out the Corolla iM. This vehicle is one of the models that was redesigned when Toyota discontinued the Scion brand. However, in 2019 they’re replacing the iM with the Corolla Hatchback, a new design that’s closer to the Corolla Sedan. So should you get the iM now or wait for the 2019 hatchback?

Trim Options

The 2019 Corolla Hatchback will have more trim options than the 2018 Corolla iM. As a Scion model, the iM has only one trim level, but this single trim comes with plenty of features you don’t get on a Corolla trim at the same price. However, the hatchback will probably have better features at the top of its range.

Powertrains

The 2019 Corolla Hatchback comes with a new engine and either a manual transmission or a CVT. The iM has the same transmission options, but the new engine will be lighter and more powerful while the CVT gets an upgraded design.

Size

The 2019 Corolla Hatchback will come on a new Toyota chassis, and it’ll be bigger than the iM. The sedan Corolla will eventually switch to the new platform, too, but for now, only the hatchback is being redesigned.

The 2019 Corolla Hatchback isn’t a replacement for the iM. Rather, it’s a new version of a new Toyota compact car that will fill the iM’s spot. Like any new car, it promises to have some big improvements over what’s available now, but if you want a new car at a bargain price, the iM may be the better option for you.

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