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The '''Toyota iQz''' is a [[city car]] first shown to the public at the March 2008 [[Geneva Auto Show]], with Japanese sales having begun in October 2008 and European sales in January 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.leftlanenews.com/toyota-iq.html |title=2009 Toyota iQ revealed (updated) |publisher=Leftlanenews.com |date= |accessdate=2009-04-20}}</ref> The production iQ followed a concept vehicle presented at the 2007 [[Frankfurt Auto Show]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Abuelsamid |first=Sam |url=http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/09/12/frankfurt-2007-toyota-iq-concept-details-and-pics/ |title=Frankfurt 2007: Toyota iQ concept details and Pics |publisher=Autobloggreen.com |date=2007-09-12 |accessdate=2009-04-20}}</ref> A North American version of the iQ, branded as the '''Scion iQ''', was released in the U.S. beginning in October 2011 with the [[West Coast of the United States|West Coast]] states<ref>{{cite web|url=http://green.autoblog.com/2011/07/20/2012-scion-iq-priced-from-15-995/|title=2012 Scion iQ priced from $15,995|author=Eric Loveday|publisher=[[AutoblogGreen]]|date=2011-07-20|accessdate=2011-07-20}}</ref> and Canada.{{citation needed|date=November 2011}} |
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The name '''iQ''', an [[Acronym and initialism|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 Japan|Car of the Year]] for 2008. While the length is in compliance with [[Vehicle size class#Japan|Japanese government dimension regulations]] for cars classified as ''[[kei car]]'', the width and the engine size are not, and therefore it is defined as a [[supermini]]. |
The name '''iQ''', an [[Acronym and initialism|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 Japan|Car of the Year]] for 2008. While the length is in compliance with [[Vehicle size class#Japan|Japanese government dimension regulations]] for cars classified as ''[[kei car]]'', the width and the engine size are not, and therefore it is defined as a [[supermini]]. |
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Toyota iQ | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Toyota |
Also called | Scion iQ Aston Martin Cygnet |
Production | 2008–present |
Assembly | Takaoka, Japan |
Designer | Toyota ED2 |
Body and chassis | |
Class | City car |
Body style | 3-door hatchback |
Layout | FF layout |
Related | Aston Martin Cygnet |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.0 L I3 1.3 L petrol I4 1.4 L diesel I4 |
Transmission | 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, CVT |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,000 mm (78.7 in) |
Length | Toyota iQ: 2,985 mm (117.5 in) Scion iQ: 3,051 mm (120.1 in) |
Width | 1,680 mm (66.1 in) |
Height | 1,500 mm (59.1 in) |
Curb weight | 860 kg (1,896 lb) |
The Toyota iQz is a city car first shown to the public at the March 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, was released 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. While the length is in compliance with Japanese government dimension regulations for cars classified as kei car, the width and the engine size are not, and therefore it is defined as a supermini.
The iQ was designed at the Toyota European Design and Development (Toyota ED2) 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.
KGJ10/NGJ10 (2008–present)
Body styles
Chassis code | (DBA-)KGJ10-BGXRG | (DBA-)KGJ10-BGXNG | (DBA-)NGJ10-BGXNG | NUJ10-BGFNW |
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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.
Engines
Model | Type | Power @ rpm | torque | CO2 emission (g/km) |
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Petrol engines | ||||
1.0 | 998 cc (60.9 cu in) I3 (1KR-FE) | 68 PS (50 kW; 67 hp) @ 6000 | 98 N⋅m (72 lbf⋅ft) @ 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 lbf⋅ft) @ 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 lbf⋅ft) @ 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 lbf⋅ft) @ 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 lbf⋅ft) @ 1800-3200 | 104 manual |
The 1.0L engine is similar to the engine in Toyota Aygo.[4] The iQ achieves 65.69 mpg‑imp (4.300 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, only with the manual transmission.
Transmissions
Model | Type |
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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.
Wheels / Tyres
Model | |
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1.0 | 175 / 65 / R15 5J |
1.33 | 175 / 60 / R16 5J |
1.4D | 175 / 65 / R15 5J |
Safety
Test | Points | % |
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Overall: | ||
Adult occupant: | 33 | 91% |
Child occupant: | 35 | 71% |
Pedestrian: | 19 | 54% |
Safety assist: | 6 | 86% |
The iQ includes nine airbags,[10] 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.[11] Vehicle Stability Control, traction control, anti-lock brakes, brake assist, and electronic brakeforce distribution come standard.
Concept cars
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.
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.
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).
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]
Scion iQ
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]
Scion iQ EV
A prototype of the Toyota 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] Toyota produced three generations of FT-EV concept cars, and the iQ EV is a production version of those concepts, incorporating the technological and design strengths of all three models. The exterior of the production version is based on the FT-EV III concept shown at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show.[24]
The U.S. launch of the Scion iQ EV was announced for 2012,[25][26] and according to Toyota, for the initial roll-out the iQ EV would not be available to individual consumers, instead the carmaker decided to focus on fleet customers and car sharing programs.[27] The iQ EV was scheduled to be produced at Toyota’s Takaoka Plant in Toyota City beginning in August 2012 and the initial production was planned to be limited to 600 units, with 400 staying in Japan, 100 units destined to the U.S. and the other 100 for Europe.[28]
In September 2012 Toyota announced that due to customers' concerns about range and charging time, the production of the Scion iQ (Toyota eQ in Japan) will be limited to about 100 units for special fleet use in Japan and the U.S. only.[29] The iQ EV will be priced in the Japanese market at ¥3.6 million (~US$$45,000). The iQ EV/eQ is scheduled to be released in both countries in December 2012.[29]
Designed as a city commuting vehicle, the iQ EV has a lower battery capacity that also translates into a shorter charging time, allowing the car to be fully recharged in approximately three hours, and using fast charging, the battery can be recharged up to 80% capacity in only 15 minutes. The iQ EV has a 150 cell 12 kWh 277.5 V lithium-ion battery pack that delivers a NEDC-certified range of 85 km (53 mi). Based on further development of Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive technology, the iQ EV's fully electric powertrain comprises an air-cooled, 47 kW electric motor/generator, the 12 kWh battery pack, a 3 kW water-cooled battery charger, an inverter, an DC/DC converter and a motor speed reduction mechanism. Maximum torque of 163 Nm is delivered to the front wheels, giving the iQ EV 0-100 km/h acceleration of 14.0 seconds and a maximum speed of 125 km/h (78 mph). As all Toyota's full hybrid vehicles, the iQ EV is equipped with a regenerative braking system.[24]
The iQ EV has a minimum turning radius of just 4.1 m (13 ft) and with a length of 3,120 mm (123 in), making the iQ EV just 135 mm (5.3 in) longer than a standard iQ. The electric car shares the iQ overall width of 1,680 mm (66 in), height of 1,505 mm (59.3 in) and wheelbase of 2,000 mm (79 in). High tensile sheet steel has been extensively used in the body shell construction to minimize the additional weight caused by the lithium-ion battery pack, and as a result, the iQ EV weighs just 125 kg (276 lb) more than a standard 1.3L CVT iQ.[24]
The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency rated the 2013 iQ EV with a combined fuel economy of 121 miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPG-e) (1.9 L/100 km) with an energy consumption of 28 kW-hrs/100 miles. The city rating is 138 MPG-e (1.7 L/100 km) with an energy consumption of 24 kW-hrs/100 miles and 105 MPG-e (2.2 L/100 km) with an energy consumption of 32 kW-hrs/100 miles for highway driving.[30] As of December 2012[update], these ratings allow the 2013 iQ EV to be the most fuel efficient EPA-certified vehicle of all fuel types considered in all years,[31] and the iQ EV was also ranked first in DOE-EPA's 2013 Annual Fuel Economy Guide.[32]
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.[33]
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.[34]
Aston Martin Cygnet
Aston Martin Cygnet | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Aston Martin |
Production | 2011– |
Assembly | Gaydon, Warwickshire, UK |
Body and chassis | |
Class | City car |
Body style | 3-door hatchback |
Layout | FF layout |
Related | Toyota iQ |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.3 L petrol I4 |
Transmission | 6-speed manual, CVT |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,000 mm (78.7 in) |
Length | 3,078 mm (121.2 in) |
Width | 1,680 mm (66.1 in) |
Height | 1,500 mm (59.1 in) |
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.[35][36]
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.[37] 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[38]—about three times as much as the iQ.[39] 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".[40]
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.[41]
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.[42]
The Cygnet has a 97 bhp (72 kW; 98 PS) 1.3L straight-4 engine,[43] it produces 110 g of CO2/km and the fuel consumption is 58.9 mpg‑US (3.99 L/100 km; 70.7 mpg‑imp).[44]
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External links
- Official websites for Aston Martin, UK, US.
- Toyota IQ Australian press release
- Gazoo Racing iQ