Halton Hills Newspapers

Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 27 Aug 2015, Wheels, p. 3

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Thursday, A ugust 27, 2015 - The IFP - H alton H ills - W heels - theifp.ca Page 3 (519) 853-3940 387 Queen Street • Acton Bridgestone DriveGuard tires are engineered to go another 80 km* after a puncture. *Up to 80 km at up to 80 km/h. Repairability depends on the tire damage, amount of pressure loss, and vehicle operating conditions. Contact a Bridgestone retailer for details. www.queenstireandservice.com 46 Guelph St., Georgetownyears in a row! 15 Your local Halton Experts and Accident Specialists for all your boosts, lockouts, fuel deliveries and towing needs. Provider for and all auto clubs. Locally Owned & Operated since 1958! Freight? Call Fred's SINCE 1958 Freight up to 20,000 lbs Dock level or ground Enclosed Trailer 47 Mountainview Rd North Georgetown, ON L7G 4J7 Telephone: (905) 877-6969 254 Main St North Acton, ON L7J 1W9 Telephone: (519) 853-3410 Ware's automotive and industrial supplyWare's automotive and industrial supply We have a wide selection of Experienced & knowledgeable staff to help you get the job done! TOOLS FOR TRADES & PERSONAL USE SAFETY CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES We do ALL Automotive Maintenance CAA Approved Vehicle Repair Facility Serving Halton Hills & Georgetown Since 1985 ™ 354 Guelph St. Unit 21, Georgetown 905-877-8220 bstephens@quikautokrown.com - Ask about our monthly specials From pg. 1 went away. It was so popular GM even sold it as the Pontiac Vibe. It is also aimed directly at a younger crowd who are ultra con- nected to the emerging technology that is sweeping the globe like an electronic tsunami. There is no CD changer. There is no satellite radio. And if you don't have a smartphone like me (by choice) you can't hook up to Bluetooth or AHA, the Bluetooth- based audio app. When it comes to tunes, there is also a USB slot. If you want a navigation system, Scion dealers will fit you out with an aftermarket unit, but the idea is owners will simply find it easier to navigate with their smartphones. Besides the navi, dealers will of- fer a few accessories such as body graphics, cargo area enhance- ments, interior light kit, all-weath- er floor mats along with a roof rack system. There will also be a line of TRD (Toyota Racing Development) performance accessories includ- ing an air intake system, anti-roll bar and lowering springs. The price of the manual is $21,165 and the CVT is $21,990 and that's it. Here's what you don't get - the aforementioned navi, sunroof, leather seating and one wheel choice, a 17-inch alloy. Here's what you get - 4.2-inch TFT driver information display, seven-inch infotainment screen, heated/folding outside mirrors with turn signal repeater, dual zone air conditioning, eight airbags in- cluding driver knee and front pas- senger seat cushion bag, hill hold assist and backup camera. What you also get is four-wheel disc brakes with a MacPherson strut front suspension and a dou- ble wishbone rear setup and a full suite of safety equipment. The reason for the wishbones is the suspension doesn't intrude as much in the cargo area, which is 588 litres (20.8 cu ft) augmented by a standard 60/40 split/fold rear seat. The exterior is what I would call urban chic with a novel up- per and lower grille separated by a thin piano black panel that sets off the halogen projector headlight grouping. Inside, the steering wheel is leather wrapped and the piano black treatment is carried across the instrument panel and centre stack/console. The seats are top grade for support and the fabric is also high calibre. There is one engine, a 1.8-litre DOHC inline four-cylinder with 137 hp and 126 lb/ft of torque driv- ing the front wheels. Transport Canada fuel rating for the manual is 8.6/6.6/7.7L/100 km city/highway/combined, while the CVT is 8.3/6.3/7.4L/100 km another case where an automatic is more efficient. Another reason for going with the CVT is, beside the seven se- quential "gears", there is also a but- ton on the centre console marked "Sport" that changes shift points and holds gears longer. Hit the button at anything over 80 km/h and it almost vaults ahead. But where you will really appre- ciate it is on climbs. With just 126 lb/ft of torque the engine runs out of revs going uphill quickly in nor- mal or Eco modes. For the driver, the 4.2-inch TFT multi-information display within the instrument cluster displays drive mode activity, including the WHEELS The Scion exterior exudes urban chic Continued on page 4

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