It's confirmed: Scion iQ "The Future of Scion"
11-03-2008, 04:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Technitarded
Originally Posted by tC_insomniac
im already getting prepared for the tons of insults ill receive for being a scion owner after this.And yes, just make this a two-seater with space in the back. There's absolutely no way you could fit four people in this thing AND have cargo space. Plus, I don't have enough friends to warrant having a car that comfortably fits four people... that's why I have a tC.
Originally Posted by Consumer Guide
Toyota has yet to disclose full specifications, but says the iQ will initially offer a choice of two gasoline engines, likely a 3- and 4-cylinder, and a small diesel. A gas/electric option a la Toyota’s Prius hybrid is expected around 2010 or ’11. For the U.S., however, a 2010 Toyota iQ would likely use the 1.5-liter 4-cylinder gas engine that powers Toyota’s larger Yaris subcompact, if only because the two models have similar-size engine bays.
They're giving us the NZ engine. Cool, it's not thirsty and it's cheap. BUT that also means they can also go from the FE spec to the FXE spec and give us a hybrid trim iQ rather easily. If my maths are correct, the FE could get around 40mpg, but the FXE could get around 60mpg... which is exactly the same mileage they're saying the ND engine will get over in Europe. I'd still like the ND to come over here, but I'll be satisfied if they give me a 1NZ-FXE that gets comparable gas mileage.
Also, reading a little more on the internet/Wikipedia and doing some number crunching, I would be surprised if this cost over $11k or $12k for us.
11-03-2008, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Jon
Call me crazy, but I love it.
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11-04-2008, 01:51 AM
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Fail! might as well throw this one in with the recycle bin with the xA and xD.
11-04-2008, 03:17 AM
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Dont hold your breath. Many cars that are introduced into teh us from the european designed get half the fuel economy and delivery half the performance once they are beefed up to meet to the us standards for crash protection and emissions.
Look at the smart or even prius for that matter.
Look at the smart or even prius for that matter.
11-04-2008, 03:40 AM
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Originally Posted by cobb
Dont hold your breath. Many cars that are introduced into teh us from the european designed get half the fuel economy and delivery half the performance once they are beefed up to meet to the us standards for crash protection and emissions.
Look at the smart or even prius for that matter.
Look at the smart or even prius for that matter.
11-04-2008, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by George
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Originally Posted by DevilTC
The car looks sweet, and prime for FI! My only concern is that at 6' in height I would look like a circus bear riding a tiny bike.
Although, I still would want one, if the price is good.
Although, I still would want one, if the price is good.
It's 3+1 seating.. which means the driver's seat is pushed all the way back, leaving room for a little child in the rear, then a full passenger (co-pilot), and full passenger behind the co-pilot...
3+1.. there is plenty of room....
They should do what Porsche and VW did, pull the pseudo seats and replace them with a useful parcel area. Make it an honest 2-seater.
it's nothing new... most old convertible and fastback cars of the sixties were marketed as 3+1's....... so yeah.. nothing new...
11-04-2008, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by AKgoalie7
it's nothing new... most old convertible and fastback cars of the sixties were marketed as 3+1's....... so yeah.. nothing new...
Perhaps they should make it "2+2 double amputees"
11-04-2008, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by George
Originally Posted by AKgoalie7
it's nothing new... most old convertible and fastback cars of the sixties were marketed as 3+1's....... so yeah.. nothing new...
Perhaps they should make it "2+2 double amputees"
11-05-2008, 05:23 AM
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and as usual. www.scion.com, the most useless website ever. and im still bitter on how i could have had a hot lava if i knew about it when i wen't on the website but nooooo (sorry off topic)
even Nissan has info on the new cube. c'mom Scion!
even Nissan has info on the new cube. c'mom Scion!
11-05-2008, 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Lex-M
They should stick some Scion badges on it and call it the new xA.
Make the Scion line up a 4 car show.
Make the Scion line up a 4 car show.
11-06-2008, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by JDMJim
iQ dash is hideous. ugh...man, I can't stand it. I wanted an xA but didn;t really like the dash either. but this thing. leave it a Toyota so the seniors can buy it up.
I don't think it's that bad...atleast the gauges aren't in the middle....