Scion iQ gets 54 mpg!
04-09-2009 | 01:13 PM
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Scion iQ gets 54 mpg!
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The boxlike yet curvy "premium four-seater" encapsulates Toyota's strategic ambitions to woo buyers of European models like German Daimler AG's Smart two-seater. It is also an attempt to engineer bigger profits from usually cheap small cars.
The iQ starts at 1.4 million yen ($14,000) in Japan, about 330,000 yen ($3,300) more than the Vitz subcompact — the Japanese market branding for the Yaris — and targets urban drivers who park and scoot around in tight spaces.
It fits three adults plus a child, dog or luggage, and gets 23 kilometers a liter, the equivalent of 54 miles per gallon. Overseas mileage numbers will vary. A Camry gets about 31 mpg, while the new Prius is billed to get 50 mpg.
"We've explored all the possibilities of smallness. With this car, making a U-turn gets to be a true joy," said Hiroki Nakajima, chief engineer for the iQ, which Toyota says evokes words like "individuality," "intelligence," "quality" and "cue."
The iQ starts at 1.4 million yen ($14,000) in Japan, about 330,000 yen ($3,300) more than the Vitz subcompact — the Japanese market branding for the Yaris — and targets urban drivers who park and scoot around in tight spaces.
It fits three adults plus a child, dog or luggage, and gets 23 kilometers a liter, the equivalent of 54 miles per gallon. Overseas mileage numbers will vary. A Camry gets about 31 mpg, while the new Prius is billed to get 50 mpg.
"We've explored all the possibilities of smallness. With this car, making a U-turn gets to be a true joy," said Hiroki Nakajima, chief engineer for the iQ, which Toyota says evokes words like "individuality," "intelligence," "quality" and "cue."
04-09-2009 | 01:22 PM
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I'm not sure it is confirmed yet that the Scion would get the 54 mpg... depends on the engine used and how they have changed it for the US market (safety stuff = more weight = less efficiency). We'll really just have to wait and see what they say.
I'm not sure it is confirmed yet that the Scion would get the 54 mpg... depends on the engine used and how they have changed it for the US market (safety stuff = more weight = less efficiency). We'll really just have to wait and see what they say.
04-09-2009 | 07:43 PM
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for the few moments i was actually interested in the smart car, it was lucky to get 40mpg, and required premium fuel. only had a 2yr/24,000mi warranty too. im sure toyotas would be better. if this is released in the US, its going to dominate that smart car.
04-12-2009 | 03:17 AM
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Yeah. Its more like you get 54mpg at 54mph. My 99 metro gets 48mpg at 65 on the interstate. Now bad for 100 bucks.
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Originally Posted by jct
i'm pretty sure its more like 54 imperial mpg = 45 us mpg
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