New iQ Images
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Iq on sale now, coming to the US as a Scion?
Ive been pouring over the article at Motor Authority and they have some revealing news about the IQ.
Its on sale in Japan and has a price tag at just over $13,000. They also continue the rumor dropping that the IQ will show up in the US as a Scion. Another photo of the Japanese Modellista [...]
New Toyota Iq Images Added To The Gallery
I found these images over at the MotorAuthority.com website. Great Shots! The interior looks smart, comfortable and ergonomic. It looks like the key goes in below the air conditioning controls and a start button is added near the lower right hand side of the steering column. Stylish use of colors and materials! View the complete [...]
Iq Gains More Interior Room With New AC unit from Denzo
Tokyo, Oct 22, 2008 (Jiji Press) - Auto parts maker Denso Corp. Denzo said Wednesday it has developed a new small air conditioner for Toyota Motor Corp.’s Toyota’s ultra-compact iQ vehicle.
With improved resin model technologies, Denso reduced the size of the blower fan by almost half the size of its conventional model. This helps cut the [...]
How The IQ Works, at Consumer Auto Guide
The review and prices page at Consumer Auto Guide has some good information on the upcoming Toyota IQ. They have plenty of specs and speculations on what the IQ will come loaded with. Much of this has been reported or discussed already, but they have put it all together in one place. They do mention [...]
Iq Gets Rear Window Air Bag
Toyota Develops World’s First Rear Window Curtain Shield Airbag
Tokyo, Sept 30, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today that it has developed an SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) rear window curtain shield airbag-the world’s first*-to protect rear passengers’ heads in the event of a rear-end collision.
The innovative airbag deploys from the roof [...]
Iq Details From Auto Express
Here is some fresh information from Auto Express. Link To Full Article and More Photos
“Power comes from a Yaris-sourced 1.4-litre D-4D turbodiesel or a 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine from the Aygo. We tried the latter, which in Japanese spec is mated to a CVT auto – UK versions will have a five-speed manual. It should [...]