Toyota iQ Range Extended with 98bhp 1.33 Dual VVT-i Engine
Priced from ?11,495
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for 12,500 E I can pick up a decent packed 1 year old corolla at my local dealer.
June 19, 2009 3:25 pm
This thing is packing some serious horsepower! I mean I'm sure it can keep up with anything... in the lawn mower department.
June 19, 2009 5:04 pm
Its a possibility, if they do bring it to the US, it will most likely be a Scion.
Here's the concept version of the Scion iQ (its basically a dressed up Toyota iQ).
Link: http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090408.019/scion-iq-concept-unveiled-in-new-york
June 19, 2009 7:18 pm
Would the US really pay $18K for this?
They are funky but WAY to expensive. They make Smarts look cheap (why they aren't).
June 20, 2009 9:35 am
Bristol411S3, you can't do a direct pound to dollar conversion because the tax and importation costs vary between different countries.
In the UK, the iQ's price actually overlaps with the Yaris hatchback and is priced lower than the cheapest Mini, the 1,4 liter Mini One a model that sits below the Mini Cooper(not sold in the US).
I'm guessing that if they do sell the iQ in the US, it will most likely start below $14K.
June 20, 2009 6:13 pm
I saw one of these when i was in Europe a couple weeks ago, im not sure what i thought about it, my first reaction was that is so cool, then uuhh and then no actually its ok
June 20, 2009 12:05 am
Not really, its still cheaper than the cheapest Mini.
The Mini One 1.4 (base model not sold in the US) starts at ?12,345, the Mini Cooper starts at ?13,715 and the Mini Cooper S starts at ?16,580.
For comparison, the Toyota iQ3 (1.33 liter) starts at ?11,495 while the smaller engined Toyota iQ (1.0 liter) starts at ?9,495.
The Toyota Urban Cruiser (aka Scion xD) with the same 1.33 liter engine as the iQ3 costs ?14,500.
The US market version of the Urban Cruiser (Scion xD) starts at $15,170 and comes with a larger 1.8 liter engine as standard.
June 20, 2009 6:39 pm
Wounder what the crash test ratings are on this puppy? Definitly wounld not wanna get hit by a truck in this little guy?
June 20, 2009 12:26 pm
The car is pretty safe, and I don't think will do worse than other big cars in such a crash. The size of the car doesn't necessarily have a direct impact on the safety. This has rear window airbags, so you should be safe even from an impact from the back.
June 20, 2009 6:06 pm
I test drove this car. I think its pretty decent. Plus Toyota has a 15% sale on their range and this will be on a very low tax and insurance level, because of its environemtally friendly credentials. Its better than a smart because for a short drive you can take two more adults. The quality of the interior is quite cheap, but you get many things as standard. I think it has a Euro ENCAP 5 rating with back airbags, a first for the industry. The handling is very good for something so tall, and it should be quite easy to park. Because its high, there is more space at the front for legs than a Yaris or Aygo.
June 20, 2009 6:04 pm
This kind 8.2 inch long cars have just one advantage, it is easy parking. They doesn't more frugal than much more practical diesel hatchbacks like Polo or Golf BlueMotion. And they allways so expensive. Who needs they? People who want looks like environment deffenders. Because person who realy cares about nature prefers bike or bus when it is rain.
June 22, 2009 5:37 am
What you are seeing here is essentially the 2011 Scion iQ--it needs that much power to satify American driving styles.
June 22, 2009 12:09 pm
iq3 decuma grey auto purchsed new with ?1500 discount here in uk
Its fun
December 7, 2009 6:03 pm









