I'm almost certainly going to buy an IQ within the next two weeks. However, I didn't think of a few important questions to ask at the dealership when I test drove one, and I'm having a hard time finding answers on the internet. I'd appreciate some advice.

1. Is there a hitch option? I bike a lot and would like to have a hitch carrier to transport two bikes. Using a roof rack for this purpose is out as I'm just too short to make it work.

2. Speaking of roof racks, I'd actually like to have one that I can put a carrier on if I need to transport some luggage or something too long to fit inside. I'm going to contact Thule to see what they have available; it seems the 480 Traverse might work. Does anyone have a roof rack now?

3. How orange is the hot lava? Bright orange gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling of safety since I'm used to wearing it in the woods when hiking to lessen the chance of being shot. Is it about the same as the orange on the Honda Fit or Element? It's hard to tell from photos and videos.

Thanks!

 

Hot lava is more of a orange/copper color. Hard to explain, but it's not a bright orange.

 

There is an iQ in England that has a rear hitch.

Inno has a rack for the iQ. They offered to place it on my iQ for display at Toyotafest but it doesn't really go with the look of my car.

 

Look for Curt trailer hitch #112911 (1 7/8" pin) or 112912 (2" pin)
Specific for the IQ.
You will never go wrong with Curt hitches.

Here is the link for the consealed (hidden) hitch that goes on the SCION IQ.
http://www.curtmfg.com/HitchLookup/f...l=iQ&style=All.

Here is the link for the installation (PDF file)
http://www.curtmfg.com/masterlibrary..._11291_INS.PDF

I don't think it is a good idea to haul a trailer with an IQ so I did not look for a harness kit.

 

Thanks for all the advice! Much appreciated.

I picked up my iQ this week. I love the orange color and I'll start looking at the options you all provided soon.