toyota iq
its on motortrend.com ...... they are going to bring it as a scion

 

heres the article

Toyota's answer to vehicles like the smart fortwo and Nissan Pixo, the tiny iQ is based on an all new platform and sports unique features such as three-plus-one seating (the fourth chair being for kids), an asymmetric dashboard that lets the front passenger slide forward for more rear legroom, and an urban-friendly 154-in. turning radius. And since Motor Trend has just learned that Toyota intends to bring this diminutive city car stateside as a Scion, now seems like a good time to check out the car's current pricing and specs in the European market.


While customer deliveries most likely won't start until January, the European iQ is available to order now, and Toyota is releasing more info on the different versions that will be rolling into showrooms soon.

With a range consisting of two models, the iQ and iQ2 (or iQ-squared), even base versions of the car include a surprising list of standard equipment: air conditioning, power windows, mirrors, and locks, a six-speaker stereo with MP3 player input, leather wrapped steering wheel, auto-dimming rearview mirror, and 15-in. alloy wheels all come at no additional charge. Upgrading to the iQ2 adds even more goodies, such as climate control a/c, keyless entry and start, automatic headlights and wipers, power-retractable side mirrors, fog lights, and a high-gloss finish on the alloy wheels.


Considering that Toyota's frugal runabout includes such a comprehensive list of standard equipment already, only two standalone options are available for the iQ -- leather and a nav system with Bluetooth and iPod integration. Customers who want to spice up their ride, however, can also opt for several accessory packs that add chrome side sills, a roof spoiler, a chrome exhaust tip, and other extras.

While speculation is that an American iQ would feature the same 1.5L four-cylinder found in the current Yaris, European customers instead receive a tiny 1.0L three-cylinder with variable-valve timing. Though it isn't exactly for horsepower junkies, with this powerplant the iQ can still reach an approximate top speed of 105 mph, while at the same time averaging an impressive 54.7 mpg on the European combined cycle. For those who prefer oil burners, a 1.4L turbo-diesel is also available.

Like the smart fortwo, which has performed impressively in IIHS crash testing, the Toyota iQ sports a design that channels impact forces away from the cabin, along with safety features like stability control, traction control, ABS, and brake assist. In addition, occupants inside the tiny car are protected byno less than nine different airbags, including curtain airbags for both rows, a driver's knee airbag, an airbag built into the front passenger's seat cushion, and the world's first rear window airbag, which offers protection if the iQ gets rear-ended.

So when it reaches the States, exactly how much is this new mini-Scion going to cost? Word is Toyota will try to undercut the fortwo's $15,000 price tag, but in the UK the car starts at the equivalent of $16,050 for an iQ and $17,740 for the iQ2, with approximately $1700 more required to add a Multidrive CVT to either model. When it does arrive in Scion's American showrooms, if the iQ still offers such comprehensive safety features and impressive standard equipment for the price, it could draw considerable interest.

Source: Toyota

 

i think its gonna be a winner for scion..54MPG!

 

id take one

 

Good luck shoehorning my 6'2" frame in that thing...

 

The article from Toyota and pics are great !!! the interior front seats and setup looks to be roomy enough for a tall person of approx 6'2 most micro auto designers are looking into small but roomy front interior ,just check out the smart far it looks small get in sit down and is a whole different feeling....IMO

 

I would not want to be in a serious accident in that though!!!! have seen several smart cars in body shops and it aint pretty either!

 

This should be as safe as MB Smart Car. I see a lot of these Smarts in LA. Even a couple on the Freeway. Anyway isn't the iQ just 4in shorter than a Toy Yaris.

 

Damn it... this should've been the car I bought instead of my Mini Cooper. That thing is sweet!

 

if i remember corretly, this thing should come with a rear curtain air bag that protects against rearend crashs.... its would be the first to ever have such thing

 

That thing is nice looking but too small for me! It just doesn't look safe...

 

I crap bigger than that thing.

 

I love it. Like a smaller yaris.

 

I though the Yaris was small enough...

 

Its cute, but not for my 6'1 body cute.

 

just what the fading scion needs

 

LOL! regardless, i'd take one or a 1st gen XB for my GF..haha

 

way better looking than the smart car... imagine the aftermarket possbility when it comes over as a Scion.

 

I think the little dude looks a little constipated or something....

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I think it looks pretty interesting too though.

Price could be tough though. According to most sources the European version in the UK goes for 9,495 Pounds for the base and 10,495 Pounds for the iQ2. By current exchange rates that makes them $16,186 and $17,890. I can't see that working. The Yaris starts at $12,205 and an xD at $14,550.

 

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=237370 check out the the IQ article here .... it would be very interesting to see one up close possibly in the next SEMA show...