Two engines are available in other markets, but we’ll get a 93-horsepower, 1.3-litre inline-4 as the sole powerplant choice. Manual and CVT automatic transmissions are available overseas, but Scion only mentions the CVT in their brief product description, so we’ll see. Expect 0-100 times in the 13-second range, a top speed of 170 km/h and a combined fuel economy average of about 5 L/100 km.
Other mechanical highlights include 16-inch wheels, electric-assist power steering, an independent front and torsion beam rear suspension setup as well as four-wheel disc brakes with ABS.
Inside, the iQ’s dash borrows several bits and pieces from Toyota’s parts bin, including the Yaris’ stacked heating and ventilation rotary dials. A 6-speaker stereo with USB port, iPod integration and wheel-mounted controls will be standard.
For those who think that small cars don’t offer enough protection in the event of a collision, the iQ will feature traction and stability control systems. The car also counts on no less than 10 airbags, including a rear-window curtain that protects back-seat passengers in collisions from behind.
Scion calls the upcoming iQ a premium micro-subcompact, so we don’t expect the iQ to be a stripper. In fact, in the European iQ, you can even get plum-coloured leather upholstery, climate control, rain-sensing wipers, power heated mirrors, Bluetooth connectivity, power windows, rear park assist and navigation. We assume that most or all of this should be available in Canadian-spec models.
This is where it gets tricky. Unless Toyota pulls a rabbit out of their hat, they can’t really offer the North American version of the iQ for less than $20,000 CDN. You will get a loaded microcar for that sum, and something that’s a more reasonable size than those gargantuan Yaris and Corolla models. We’ll see how the iQ will turn out when more details surface.
Other mechanical highlights include 16-inch wheels, electric-assist power steering, an independent front and torsion beam rear suspension setup as well as four-wheel disc brakes with ABS.
Inside, the iQ’s dash borrows several bits and pieces from Toyota’s parts bin, including the Yaris’ stacked heating and ventilation rotary dials. A 6-speaker stereo with USB port, iPod integration and wheel-mounted controls will be standard.
As for cargo space, you get 32 litres with the rear seatback is up, and 238 litres when it’s folded down. (Photo: Toyota) |
For those who think that small cars don’t offer enough protection in the event of a collision, the iQ will feature traction and stability control systems. The car also counts on no less than 10 airbags, including a rear-window curtain that protects back-seat passengers in collisions from behind.
Scion calls the upcoming iQ a premium micro-subcompact, so we don’t expect the iQ to be a stripper. In fact, in the European iQ, you can even get plum-coloured leather upholstery, climate control, rain-sensing wipers, power heated mirrors, Bluetooth connectivity, power windows, rear park assist and navigation. We assume that most or all of this should be available in Canadian-spec models.
This is where it gets tricky. Unless Toyota pulls a rabbit out of their hat, they can’t really offer the North American version of the iQ for less than $20,000 CDN. You will get a loaded microcar for that sum, and something that’s a more reasonable size than those gargantuan Yaris and Corolla models. We’ll see how the iQ will turn out when more details surface.