The new iQ is a sophisticated car, delivering a refined mode of urban transport. Thanks to ingenious and revolutionary packaging, it measures less than three metres long, but has a flexible interior that allows up to three adults, plus a child or luggage, to travel in comfort.
The name iQ represents what the car embodies: “i” stands for individuality, innovation and intelligence and “Q” for quality.
Robust and refined
for the urban environment
iQ has a self-assured “super stance” with the four wheels
positioned at the extremity of each corner, with robustness
further enhanced by tough-looking bumpers and five-spoke,
16-inch alloy wheels that fill the bold wheel arches.
The exterior styling blends dynamism and stability: prominent crease lines define the high belt line, while the V-line of the A-pillar creates tension across the wheel arches. Smooth lines flow from the front bumpers, curve smoothly up through the front pillars to meet the roof and sweep back down towards the rear hatch where they are replaced by edgier, well-defined lines. The rear is defined by strong vertical lines, with bold lamp lenses cut into three segments by horizontal lines.
At the front, smoked headlamp units are set deep into the bonnet and wings. Refined appeal is further reflected in the door mirrors with integrated turn indicators.
Achieving this milestone in vehicle development required a drastic change of mindset. The engineers have to reconsider the location of various components, rather than simply redesigning parts to a smaller size.
The result is a breakthrough in “small yet spacious” packaging, which at the same time has been designed to meet Euro NCAP’s top five-star safety rating.
iQ is 2,985mm long and 1,500mm high. Its compact ingenuity lies in its comparatively long, 2,000mm wheelbase.
ENVIRONMENTAL
PERFORMANCE
New iQ, together with the new Urban Cruiser, plays a key
role in Toyota’s drive to reduce emissions. Both vehicles
are essential to meeting the challenge of the Japanese
Automobile Manufacturers Association’s (JAMA) 140g/km
voluntary commitment by 2009.
iQ will be offered with a choice of two petrol engines and one diesel. These, together with the compact design, low weight and aerodynamic shape of iQ, will contribute to outstanding fuel economy and exceptionally low CO2 emissions, which are anticipated to start at around 100g/km.
Production will commence during late 2008, with 100,000 units expected worldwide in the first full year.
