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.
New York 2009: The Scion iQ
The iQ was designed at the Toyota European Design and Development (Toyota ED2) studio in Nice, France.
scion iq by five axis picture
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.
2011 SCION IQ - PROJECTED
2009 Scion iQ gauge cluster.
At 126.9 inches, the Scion iQ
Scion iQ Going Green
New York 2009: The Scion iQ
The iQ was designed at the Toyota European Design and Development (Toyota ED2) studio in Nice, France.
scion iq by five axis picture
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.
2011 SCION IQ - PROJECTED
2009 Scion iQ gauge cluster.
At 126.9 inches, the Scion iQ
Scion iQ Going Green
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