Toyota has revealed the production version of the Toyota iQ at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show, but without any details on its powertrain options, except that two will be petrol and one will be diesel. So what we do know now is what it will actually look like when it goes into production late this year.
The compact Toyota iQ has a length of 2,985mm and a wheelbase of 2,000mm – such a long wheelbase for such a short length means a surprisingly large interior, very short overhangs, and a generally cute cartoon-like appearance. It takes 3 adults and a child or luggage, or the entire rear bench can be used for luggage instead.
The small Toyota iQ is definitely not a Tata Nano competitor despite it being so small sized. According to Toyota, it is designed to cater for the needs of buyers who seek more than just urban mobility but demand space and refinement in an environmentally-friendly vehicle. Those who want it to be green and convenient, but not necessarily sparse. It is also expected to score 5 stars in the Euro NCAP safety test.
The interior has a chocolate-plum colour scheme, and the dashboard sports a 5.8 inch color touch screen display which allows you to control the in-car entertainment and satellite navigation. Rear legroom has been increased by using a slim seat design for the front seats, which gives a further 40mm of rear legroom at knee height.
The short overhangs were achieved through clever methods. Firstly, a newly developed differential saves engine compartment space. The whole under-bonnet equipment packaging has been made alot more compact so that the front wheels can be placed at the very corners of the car. The rear shock absorbers are rear-angled. The iQ uses a flat under-floor fuel tank, which is something difficult to engineer because of the variance in fuel surface levels depending on the angle of the car. Somehow Toyota engineers managed to make a viable flat under-floor fuel tank.
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After dabbling for years in the IT industry, Paul Tan initially began this site as a general blog covering various topics of personal interest. With an increasing number of readers paying rapt attention to the motoring stories, one thing led to another and the rest, as they say, is history. An avid electronic gadget aficionado as well as big-time coffee lover, he's also the executive producer of the Driven motoring TV programme.
kete yg ade IQ,he
Bring it in Bolehland….if the price is right…
Toyota iQ ===> Daihatsu iT===> Perodua iDiot ?
The rear light cluster looks like the one on the BMW 1 series.
The wheel diameter err….i think it has the biggest wheel size:body size proportion it its class….the the width is tiny
Glove box looks simple thou!!! Otherwise,it is a great design from Toyota. Smart ForTwo beware!!!
Love it Lov it
Better looking that the Smart 4 2 car.
“nmh said,
March 6, 2008 @ 12:42 am
The wheel diameter err….i think it has the biggest wheel size:body size proportion it its class….the the width is tiny”
I think Mini Cooper has the biggest wheel to body size proportion, because this car looks tall, while the Mini is low-slung type. Just my opinion.
toyota iQ bukan utk org tkde iQ.. hehehe
Toyota iQ vs Smart ForTwo
besar maner keta kecik nie ada besar kancil ke??????i mean tempat duduk depanlah
Can achieve 5 stars Euro NCAP? Impressive for a very small car. Looks like a direct competition of SMART For2 and SMART For4, and it sits in between! Real ‘smart’ positioning. However the styling might not appeal to all with the ‘Pikacu’ face! No indication of the pricing?
wow still got 4 seat …
looks cool than SMART FOR TWO…
Wow, I’d have one if the price is right (cost no more than a Vios)
look at the steering system, reminds me of a proton tiara
wanna fight wif smart ?
this is kinda very compact.
is there any space for me the monkey weight almost 100 kilo and nearly 6 ft?
cute!! very cute.. if add 4 doors variants will be better..^^