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iQ, 2008 Japan Car Of The Year
For 2008-2009 Japan Car of the Year, the 29th running of the competition, 41 vehicles were nominated from the list of new models with the start of sales in Japan between 1 November 2007 and 31 October 2008. The 65 jurors voted on 10 November following a test drive session to choose the winner.
Results of Japan Car of the Year 2008
1. Toyota iQ - 526 points
2. Citroën C5 - 223 points
3. Nissan GT-R - 201 points
4. Audi A4/A4 Avant - 180 points
5. Jaguar XF - 115 points
6. Daihatsu Tanto - 100 points
7. Fiat 500 - 90 points
8. Honda Freed - 62 points
9. Mazda Atenza 60 points
10. Suzuki Wagon R/Wagon R Stingray - 37 points
11. Subaru Exiga - 31 points
Official Site: http://www.jcoty.org/
And The Babel Fish Translated Version
iQ, 2008 Good Design Award Winner!
Jury Comment:
The Toyota iQ has a lot of “world’s firsts” in limit design to its credit, but this is not development based on innovative technology, but a high-density design based on existing technology. The Toyota iQ proposes a new possibility to downsizing of cars with its new, ultra-compact, premium 4-seat automobile design transcending the conventional concept of small cars. There is no doubt that its smooth ride and safety features present a whole set of new ideas to the world’s compact cars. It will most likely introduce new concepts to our ideas for handling urban transportation, with its over-abundance of cars.
Scion Iq is coming to the US!
When? How Soon? Where can I get one? Everyone wants to know when it will get here! Rumors have been flying regarding launch date since the first press release. The next big rumor was under what badge? The first rumors of the Scion badging started around August of this year and hit a frenzy this October. I have a confirmation from a source that say it’s a go and the IQ will come to the US market as a Scion! Book it! It’s solid! Look for confirmation at the upcoming LA International Auto Show Nov. 21st - 30th.
Alibaba has the most recent rumor report:
“The iQ moniker is spot on as well — a play off the Smart that fits Scion’s traditional two letter, lower/upper case naming convention. As for what would power a Scion iQ, it’s doubtful we’d see either the 1.0L three-cylinder gas engine or the 1.4L turbodiesel available in other markets. Our bet for the U.S.-spec iQ is the 1.5-liter engine found in the Yaris, combined with a five speed manual or optional Multidrive CVT.”
Quote Source: Vickey Shen Alibaba.com