Jim Autos UK – United Kingdom’s Top Exporter of Toyota iQ
You cannot go wrong with Toyota microcar iQ, it looks cute, has minimal emissions, costs very little to acquire and costs even less to maintain as it only sniffs Petrol. You can also go anywhere as parking such a small vehicle is generally easy to find. All safety features are standard and it is packed with features. It is also very quiet.
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.
iQ was designed to highlight maneuverability, environmental friendliness and low fuel consumption, plus the maximized interior space. When it comes to safety, the iQ is equipped of front seat-mounted side torso airbags, dual frontal airbags, front passenger seat cushion airbag, a driver’s knee airbag and a rear curtain airbag to protect backseat passengers’ heads from collisions and side curtain airbags, The safety on the model iQ was emphasized, dedicated for the convenience, peace and contentment of the owners.
At less than 3 metres long the iQ is as compact as it is distinctive. The highly individual city styling and class leading CO2 emissions combined with London congestion charge exemption has created a small car that is radically different from the competition. And with the iQ you don’t have to compromise on comfort as the surprisingly spacious interior can seat 4 adults.
- 15″ alloy wheels
- Air conditioning
- 9 airbags
- Vehicle Stability Control+ (VSC+) Traction Control (TRC) and ABS
- Heated door mirrors with integrated turn signal
Toyota iQ Specfications
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Dimensions
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| Overall length (mm / in) | 2985 / 117.52 | 2985 / 117.52 | 2985 / 117.52 | 2985 / 117.52 |
| Overall width (mm / in) | 1680 / 66.14 | 1680 / 66.14 | 1680 / 66.14 | 1680 / 66.14 |
| Overall height (mm / in) | 1500 / 59.06 | 1500 / 59.06 | 1500 / 59.06 | 1500 / 59.06 |
| Wheel base (mm / in) | 2000 / 78.74 | 2000 / 78.74 | 2000 / 78.74 | 2000 / 78.74 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l / gal) | 32 / 7.04 | 32 / 7.04 | 32 / 7.04 | 32 / 7.04 |
| Weight | ||||
| Kerb weight total maximum (kg / lb) | 905 / 1995.53 | 910 / 2006.55 | 955 / 2105.78 | 955 / 2105.78 |
| Gross vehicle weight total (kg / lb) | 1215 / 2679.08 | 1215 / 2679.08 | 1270 / 2800.35 | 1270 / 2800.35 |
| Performance | ||||
| Max speed (km/h / mph) | 150 / 93.15 | 150 / 93.15 | 170 / 105.57 | 170 / 105.57 |
| Acceleration (0 – 62mph) (secs) | 14.7 | 15.3 | 11.8 | 11.6 |
| Economy Emission | ||||
| Fuel economy (93/116/EEC) (Standard) | EURO5 | EURO 5 | EURO 5 | EURO 5 |
| Fuel economy combined (l/100km / mpg) | 4.4 / 64.2 | 4.8 / 58.85 | 4.9 / 57.65 | 5.2 / 54.32 |
| CO2 mass emission (combined) (g/km) | 99 | 110 | 113 | 120 |
| Engine Electrical | ||||
| Bore (mm / in) | 71 / 2.8 | 71 / 2.8 | 72.5 / 2.85 | 72.5 / 2.85 |
| Stroke (mm / in) | 83.9 / 3.3 | 83.9 / 3.3 | 80.5 / 3.17 | 80.5 / 3.17 |
| Displacement (cc / in(cub)) | 998 / 60.88 | 998 / 60.88 | 1329 / 81.07 | 1329 / 81.07 |
| Max output (kW) | 50 | 50 | 72 | 72 |
| Engine speed for max output (rpm) | 6000 | 6000 | 6000 | 6000 |
| Max torque (Nm / lbft) | 91 / 67.07 | 91 / 67.07 | 123 / 90.65 | 123 / 90.65 |
| Engine speed for max torque (rpm) | 4800 | 4800 | 4400 | 4400 |