The Toyota iQ 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.The production iQ followed a concept vehicle presented at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show. 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 and Canada in 2012. Deliveries of an all-electric version with a range of 80 km (50 mi) began in the U.S. in March 2013. Production of the Scion iQ EV (Toyota eQ in Japan) will be limited to 100 units for special fleet use in Japan and carsharing demonstration projects in the U.S.
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.
| Toyota iQ | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 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) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body style | 2-seat | 4-seat | 4-seat | 4-seat |
| Engine | 1KR-FE | 1KR-FE | 1NR-FE | 1ND-TV |
| Years | 2009– | 2008– | 2008– | 2008– |
The two seat version was only sold in Japan.
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 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. The iQ achieves 65.69 mpg-imp (4.3 L/100 km; 55 mpg-US) by European standards.
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.
The car is capable of fitting 1.6L four-cylinder engine.
Models with the 1.33L engine include start and stop system, however, only with the manual transmission.
Transmissions
| Model | Type |
|---|---|
| 1.0 | 5-speed manual, CVT (Super CVT‐i) |
| 1.33 | 6-speed manual, CVT (Super CVT‐i) |
| 1.4D | 6-speed manual |
Japan models include only CVT transmission.
Wheels / Tyres
| Model | |
|---|---|
| 1.0 | 175 / 65 / R15 5J |
| 1.33 | 175 / 60 / R16 5J |
| 1.4D | 175 / 65 / R15 5J |
Safety
| Euro NCAP test results | ||
|---|---|---|
| Toyota iQ 1.0, LHD (2009) | ||
| Test | Points | % |
| Overall: |  | |
| Adult occupant: | 33 | 91% |
| Child occupant: | 35 | 71% |
| Pedestrian: | 19 | 54% |
| Safety assist: | 6 | 86% |
The iQ includes nine airbags, 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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
The vehicles were unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.
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