Toyota Announces New iQ 1.33 for Geneva Debut

Toyota is using next month's Geneva Motor Show to introduce a new version of their iQ city car which will feature a 1.33-liter Dual VVT-i engine that produces 99 bhp.

The new model uses Toyota's Optimal Drive technology as well as a Stop & Start system in order to enhance the tiny car's fuel economy. Speaking of which, the new car has a combined fuel consumption rating of 58.9 mpg and a CO2 emissions rating of 113 g/km when equipped with the standard six-speed manual transmission. On models with Toyota's Multidrive CVT transmission, combined fuel consumption drops to 55.4 mpg while CO2 emissions increase to 120 g/km.

The current iQ is powered by a 1.0-liter three-cylinder VVT-i petrol engine which produces just 67 bhp and 91Nm of torque, making the new 1.33 version a huge step forward in terms of performance. Of course, the added power comes at a steep price in terms of fuel economy as the iQ 1.0 with a five-speed manual transmission returns 65.7 mpg in combined cycle.

If the extra power is worth a slight drop in fuel economy consider checking out the new Toyota iQ 1.33 when it goes on sale in July.

Press Release

New iQ 1.33

Toyota's revolutionary iQ, the world's smallest four-seat passenger car, will adopt Toyota's 99bhp (100 DIN hp) 1.33-litre Dual VVT-i engine from July.

Benefiting from Toyota Optimal Drive technology and equipped with the economy-boosting Stop & Start system, the new engine will give iQ combined cycle fuel consumption of 58.9mpg and CO2 emissions of 113g/km, using the standard six-speed manual transmission. Toyota's seamless Multidrive transmission will also be available, giving 55.4mpg and 120g/km (mpg and CO2 figures provisional, subject to final homologation).

In spite of its compact dimensions, iQ has been designed to offer the highest levels of occupant protection and is fitted as standard with a comprehensive range of active and passive safety equipment and pedestrian impact protection. The performance of these and the effectiveness of the iQ's multi-load path body structure have been proven in independent Euro NCAP crash testing, earning the car a top five-star safety rating.