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 produce around 70bhp, return 65mpg and emit only 99g/km of CO2. The diesel promises 89bhp, 70mpg and 106g/km.”
They also posted some new photos including this shot from the engine compartment.
Price: £8,500 (est)
Engine: 1.0-litre three-cylinder
Power: 70bhp
Transmission: CVT automatic, front-wheel drive
0-60mph: 13 seconds (est)
Top speed: 110mph (est)
Economy: 65mpg
CO2: 99g/km
Wheelbase: 2,000mm
Equipment: Nine airbags, push-button start, air-conditioning, electric windows
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Toyota Show IQ Gallery
I just found these photos at the Motor Authority web site. These are some of the most revealing images I have seen yet.
Genevea press conference images, Toyota unveiled the production version of its ultra-compact city car, the iQ
Toyota Press Release
PRESS RELEASE
World premiere of Toyota’s new urban car: the iQ
• Production version of the Concept C ar iQ premiered
• ‘J-Factor’ underpins iQ design
• Six unique space-saving engineering innovations represent a milestone in Toyota’s automotive engineering
• Revolutionary packaging concept provides ample space for a 3+1 seating configuration within a sub 3 metres length
• Small urban car [...]