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Toyota iQ
Toyota iQ.JPG
Manufacturer Toyota
Also called Scion iQ
Production 2008–present
Assembly Takaoka, Japan
Class City car
Body style 3-door hatchback
Layout FF layout
Engine 1.0 L I3
1.3 L petrol I4
1.4 L diesel I4
Transmission 5-speed manual,
6-speed manual,
CVT
Wheelbase 2,000 mm (78.7 in)
Length 2008–11: 2,985 mm (117.5 in)
2011–: 120.1 in (3,051 mm)
Width 1,680 mm (66.1 in)
Height 1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Curb weight 860 kg (1,896 lb)
Related Aston Martin Cygnet
Designer Toyota ED2

The Toyota iQ is a city car introduced at the 2008 Geneva Auto Show, with Japanese sales having begun in October 2008 and European sales in January 2009.[1] The production iQ followed a concept vehicle presented at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show.[2] A North American version of the iQ, branded as the Scion iQ, is slated for release in the U.S. beginning in October 2011 with the West Coast states[3] and Canada.[citation needed]

The name iQ, an initialism of the term intelligence quotient, recalls a competitor, the Smart Fortwo. According to Toyota, the i stands for "individuality" "innovation" and "intelligence", while the Q stands for "quality" and points to the iQ's "cubic" shape. It was Japanese Car of the Year for 2008.

The iQ was designed at the Toyota European Design and Development (Toyota ED2) studio in Nice, France.

Contents

[edit] Design

The design emphasizes low fuel consumption, maneuverability, environmental friendliness, and maximized interior space. Six specific design factors contribute to IQ's minimal overhangs, forward windscreen location, maximized cabin space and overall compactness. These include a newly developed differential and a centre take-off steering gear, a flat fuel tank and rear-angled shock absorbers, a smaller heater/air conditioning unit and asymmetric dashboard, and a slimmer seat design.

iQ Concept
Toyota IQ interior.

[edit] (KGJ10/NGJ10, 2008–)

[edit] Body styles

Chassis code (DBA-)KGJ10-BGXRG (DBA-)KGJ10-BGXNG (DBA-)NGJ10-BGXNG NUJ10-BGFNW
Body style 2-seat 4-seat 4-seat 4-seat
Engine 1KR-FE 1KR-FE 1NR-FE 1ND-TV
Years 2009– 2008– 2008– 2008–

2-seat version was only sold in Japan.

[edit] Engines

Model Type Power @ rpm torque CO2 emission (g/km)
Petrol engines
1.0 998 cc (60.9 cu in) I3 (1KR-FE) 68 PS (50 kW; 67 hp) @ 6000 98 N·m (72 ft·lbf) @ 4800 99 manual, 110 CVT
1.0 (Japan) 996 cc (60.8 cu in) I3 (1KR-FE) 68 PS (50 kW; 67 hp) @ 6000 98 N·m (72 ft·lbf) @ 4800 CVT: 101 in 10・15 mode, 112 in JC08 mode
1.33 1,329 cc (81.1 cu in) I4 (1NR-FE) 98 PS (72 kW; 97 hp) @ 6000 123 N·m (91 ft·lbf) @ 4400 113 manual, 120 CVT
1.3 (Japan) 1,329 cc (81.1 cu in) I4 (1NR-FE) 94 PS (69 kW; 93 hp) @ 6000 118 N·m (87 ft·lbf) @ 4400 CVT: 101 in 10・15 mode, 112 in JC08 mode
Diesel engines
1.4D 1,364 cc (83.2 cu in) I4 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) @ 3400 190 N·m (140 ft·lbf) @ 1800-3200 104 manual

The 1.0L engine is similar to the engine in Toyota Aygo.[4] The iQ achieves 65.69 mpg-imp (4.30 L/100 km; 54.70 mpg-US) by European standards.[5]

UK models include only petrol engines.

Early Japan models include only 1.0L three-cylinder engine. 1.33L engine option was added beginning in 2009.[6]

The car is capable of fitting 1.6L four-cylinder engine.[7]

Models with the 1.33L engine include start and stop system, however not with the CVT transmission.

[edit] Transmissions

Model Type
1.0 5-speed manual, CVT (Super CVT‐i)[8]
1.33 6-speed manual, CVT (Super CVT‐i)
1.4D 6-speed manual

Japan models include only CVT transmission.

[edit] Wheels / Tyres

Model
1.0 175 / 65 / R15 5J
1.33 175 / 60 / R16 5J
1.4D 175 / 65 / R15 5J

[edit] Safety

The iQ includes nine airbags,[9] dual frontal airbags, front seat-mounted side torso airbags, side curtain airbags, front passenger seat cushion airbag, a driver's knee airbag and a newly developed rear curtain airbag to protect backseat passengers' heads from rear end collisions.[10] Vehicle Stability Control, traction control, anti-lock brakes, brake assist, and electronic brakeforce distribution come standard.

[edit] Crash testing

Euro NCAP: 5/5 stars 79% overall, 91% Adult Occupant.[11]

[edit] Concept cars

[edit] FT-EV concept

Toyota FT-EV concept

The Toyota FT-EV concept was unveiled at the January 2009 North American International Auto Show.[12]

It is a battery electric concept vehicle with an estimated capacity of 50 miles (80 km). Toyota plans to launch the production version of FT-EV in 2012.[13]

A slightly modified version was shown as the FT-EV II at the October 2009 Tokyo Motor Show.

[edit] iQ Customize Car (2009–)

This is a family of Toyota iQ custom body kits in Japanese market.[14]

MODELLISTA MAXI includes custom front bumper, side skirt, rear bumper. MODELLISTA MIXTURE includes custom B-pillar shadow, mirror cover, back window panel, side door trim. MODELLISTA MIXTURE side make set only includes custom mirror cover and side door trim.

[edit] Toyota iQ "GAZOO Racing tuned by MN" (130G, 2009–)

This is a limited (100 units) version for Japanese market. It included 1,329 cubic centimetres (1.329 L; 81.1 cu in) I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, stiffer sport suspension that lowers its ride height by 30 mm (1.2 in), rear disk brakes, RAYS 16x5.5-in aluminium wheels with 175/60R16 tires, enhanced brakes, stiffening brace, tachometer, aluminium pedals, rear spoiler, GRMN emblem, sport exhaust system.[15][16]

The GAZOO Racing package adds a front bumper spoiler, side mudguards, rear bumper spoiler centre muffler, Toyota front fog lamps, original decal, front sport seat covers.

The vehicle was unveiled at the January 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon.

The GAZOO Racing cars were sold through Toyota's Netz dealer channel.[17] It has MSRP of ¥1,972,000 (¥1,878,095+tax).

[edit] iQ for Sports/iQ Collection (2009)

These are show cars that demonstrate possibilities for customers to personalise their cars.

iQ for Sports reflects modern urban chic through a purpose-made body kit emphasizing the iQ's broad stance, powerful geometry and clean sweeping lines.

iQ Collection focuses on interior customisation.[18]

The vehicles were unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.[19]

[edit] Scion iQ

2012 Scion iQ (North America)

The Scion iQ Concept car was built by Five Axis (California, USA) based on the Toyota iQ and displayed in April 2009 at the New York Auto Show. It is based on the production Toyota iQ, has a four cylinder engine, 18" wheels and widened wheel arches.[20]

The production Scion iQ was revealed at the 2010 New York Auto Show. It is now currently for sale throughout the United States.[21]

[edit] Scion iQ EV

A prototype of the iQ EV (Scion iQ EV in the US) was exhibited at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The Scion iQ EV is the successor to the FT-EV II as an electric vehicle based on the Toyota iQ chassis.[22][23]

The US launch of the Scion iQ EV has been announced for 2012,[24][25] and according to Toyota, for the initial roll-out the iQ EV will not be available to individual consumers, instead the carmaker decided to focus on fleet customers and car sharing programs.[26] The iQ EV will be produced at Toyota’s Takaoka Plant in Toyota City beginning in August 2012 and 2012 production will be limited to 600 units, with 400 staying in Japan, 100 units destined to the U.S. and the other 100 for Europe.[27] The electric minicar has an estimated range of 80 km (50 miles).[25][28]

[edit] GRMN iQ Racing Concept (2011)

The GRMN iQ Racing Concept was based on Toyota iQ "GAZOO Racing tuned by MN" car sold in 2009, but with a super charger and roll cage.

The vehicle was unveiled in 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon.[29]

[edit] GRMN iQ Supercharger (2012)

It is a limited (100 units) version of Toyota iQ for Japanese market, based on the Toyota iQ 130G MT. It included the supercharger found in the GRMN iQ Racing Concept car.

The prototype vehicle was unveiled in 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon.[30]

[edit] Aston Martin Cygnet

Aston Martin Cygnet
Aston Martin Cygnet (82).JPG
Manufacturer Aston Martin
Production 2011–
Assembly Gaydon, Warwickshire, UK
Class City car
Body style 3-door hatchback
Layout FF layout
Engine 1.3 L petrol I4
Transmission 6-speed manual, CVT
Related Toyota iQ

The Aston Martin Cygnet is a 3-door hatchback marketed by Aston Martin beginning with model year 2011 as a rebadged variant of the Toyota iQ. The Cygnet enables Aston Martin to comply with the European Union-imposed fleet average emissions regulations taking effect in 2012.[31][32]

Aston Martin Cygnet Interior

The Cygnet will be available initially only in the UK, and then to other EU countries. Production and sales commenced in January 2011 and the market coverage will expand by 2012.[33] Sales will not be restricted; however, it is expected that demand from existing Aston Martin owners for Cygnet would initially take priority. Aston CEO Ulrich Bez recently announced shipping expectations of about 4000 per year at a price of about £30,000-[34] about three times as much as the iQ.[35] Bez claims that the Cygnet demonstrates the company's "commitment to innovation and integrity", whilst respecting the need to "satisfy demands of emissions and space".[36]

Aston Martin's changes to the design were limited to slight exterior tweaks and a reworked interior, with aspects of the Toyota's hard-plastic interior remaining.[37]

One of the first Cygnets to arrive in the UK was sold at the Aston Martin dealership in Welwyn Garden City, and had a full, professionally photographed detail/valet to promote the car.[38]

The Cygnet has 97 bhp (72 kW; 98 PS) 1.3L straight-4 engine,[39] it produces 110g of CO2/km and the fuel consumption is 58.9 mpg-US (3.99 L/100 km; 70.7 mpg-imp).[40]

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