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| Toyota iQ | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Production | 2008-present |
| Designer | ED2 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | City car |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.0 L I3 1.3 L petrol I3 1.4 L diesel I3 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual CVT |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | Template:Auto mm |
| Length | Template:Auto mm |
| Width | Template:Auto mm |
| Height | Template:Auto mm |
| Curb weight | 860 kg (1,896 lb) |
Toyota first introduced the iQ as a concept city car at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show.[1] Toyota later revealed the production version at the 2008 Geneva Auto Show, with Japanese sales beginning in October 2008 and UK sales in January 2009.[2]
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 and "cues" a new value and lifestyle in the automotive market. It was Japanese Car of the Year for 2008.
The iQ was initially designed at Toyota Europe Design Development (Toyota ED2), Toyota's design studio in Nice, France.
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.
In Europe, Toyota will offer the iQ with two petrol engines and one diesel. CO2 emissions for the 1-litre 5-speed are 99g/km, placing it in the lowest-priced UK tax band with no cost to the motorist. It has a 3.9 m (13 ft) turning radius. It has a similar engine to the Toyota Aygo, a 997cc rather than 998 cc 3 cylinder due to a slightly shorter stroke, 67 bhp (50 kW; 68 PS), 67 lb⋅ft (91 N⋅m) at 4800 rpm. 0-100 km/h 14.1 seconds.[3] The iQ achieves 65.69 Imperial mpg (4.30 l/100km) by European standards.[4]
Safety
The iQ includes nine airbags,[5] 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.[6] Vehicle Stability Control, traction control, anti-lock brakes, brake assist, and electronic brakeforce distribution comes standard.
Crash testing
Euro NCAP: 
79% overall,
91% Adult Occupant.[7]
FT-EV concept
The Toyota FT-EV concept was unveiled in 2009's North American International Auto Show.[8]
It is a battery electric concept vehicle with an estimated capacity of Template:Mile. Toyota plans to launch the production version of FT-EV in 2012.[9]
Scion iQ concept
The Scion iQ concept vehicle was unveiled in April 2009 at the New York Auto Show.[10] This possibly means Toyota is thinking about bringing the iQ to the US under the Scion brand name.
It is powered by a 1.3-liter 4-cylinder VVT-i, Five Axis custom stainless exhaust, 18x8.5-inch Five:AD S6:F custom wheels with nickel finish prototyped by MetalFX, Yokohama S.drive 2.5/40R18 tires, TEIN Super Street coilover suspension, Five Axis widebody conversion kit, custom accented headlights and taillights.
Aston Martin Cygnet
In late June 2009, Toyota and Aston Martin announced a collaboration to build the Aston Martin Cygnet based on the Toyota iQ and released a single image of the incomplete concept. [11] The production version of Cygnet would be trimmed at Aston Martin's Gaydon factory, with a proposed production of 1000 to 2000 per year and sales beginning at the end of 2010. It will initially be available to current Aston Martin owners, but may later go on sale to the general public.[12]
Marketing
Reports suggest the iQ may be the first model in a series,[13] and that Toyota may export the iQ to the North American market as a Scion.[14] Reports from Toyota engineers suggest the iQ platform will serve as the basis of the next generation Toyota Yaris as well as a possible subcompact hybrid car, to challenge the CY 2009 Honda Insight[15] Competitors include the Fiat 500, Subaru R1 and Smart Fortwo.
See also
External links
- Official Toyota iQ Blog
- Official Toyota iQ site - UK
- Toyota IQ press release
- Russian Toyota iQ Club
- Toyota iQ Central - UK news, images and discussion forum
References
- ^ Abuelsamid, Sam (2007-09-12). "Frankfurt 2007: Toyota iQ concept details and Pics". Autobloggreen.com. Retrieved 2009-04-20.
- ^ "2009 Toyota iQ revealed (updated)". Leftlanenews.com. Retrieved 2009-04-20.
- ^ CAR review 2Sep08
- ^ iQ on sale in Europe
- ^ "Outsmarting the Smart". Edmunds Inside Line, Peter Lyon, 08-27-2008.
- ^ "Toyota develops rear window air bag". Retrieved 2008-09-30.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|publicher=ignored (help) - ^ "For safer cars | Toyota iQ". Euro NCAP. Retrieved 2009-04-20.
- ^ Detroit 2009: Toyota's iQ based FT-EV concept to hit production in 2012
- ^ Hardigree, Matt (2009-01-10). "Toyota FT-EV Concept: An Electric Car For The Tiny Masses - Toyota FT-EV". Jalopnik. Retrieved 2009-06-29.
- ^ New York 2009: The Scion iQ goes Big Wheels!
- ^ "The Innovative Commuter Concept Car; 'Cygnet' by Aston Martin". The Company - News. Aston Martin. 2009-06-29. Retrieved 2009-06-30.
- ^ Cropley, Steve (2009-06-26). "Aston Martin Cygnet in detail". autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 2009-06-30.
- ^ Malloy, Gerry (2008-02-23). "Production version set for Toyota mini-car concept". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2008-02-23.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Toyota iQ For U.S. - As a Scion!
- ^ 2009 Toyota iQ: First of a New Small-Car Family
