New Toyota Iq Images Added To The Gallery

Iq Guide on October 22nd, 2008

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 gallery here.

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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 [...]

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How The IQ Works, at Consumer Auto Guide

Iq Guide on October 8th, 2008

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 [...]

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Iq Gets Rear Window Air Bag

Iq Guide on October 7th, 2008

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 [...]

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Iq Details From Auto Express

Iq Guide on September 2nd, 2008

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 [...]

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Iq Production Model At Paris Motor Show

Iq Guide on September 2nd, 2008

jalopnik.com is reporting that three new Toyota models will be a the next Paris Motor Show:
“Also on stage for the first time is the eagerly-awaited iQ production model, that was showcased in design form earlier this year at the Geneva Motor Show. Measuring less than 3 metres in length, the iQ is not just the [...]

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Tokyo, Aug 21, 2008 (Jiji Press) - Toyota Motor Corp.  will hold test-driving events for its fuel-efficient iQ microcar at three locations in Japan next month, ahead of its planned release in Japan and Europe later in the year.  Read more at japancorp.net

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Scion IQ?

Iq Guide on August 20th, 2008

There is many people in the industry that are predicting that the Toyota IQ will come to the US market as a scion.  Here is an article that breaks down many of the space saving features of the new IQ car and predicts that it will become a Scion.  Read The Full Article Here >>>
“Will [...]

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Toyota Iq Details Revealed

Iq Guide on August 13th, 2008

In an Article From Stuff, we found this little nugget.  It gives some hard dimensions and touches on few features and innovations that Toyota will be including with the IQ.
“But Toyota will beat both makers to the punch with its new iQ model, which is slated to go into production towards the end of 2008. The [...]

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100 MPG BMW and Fiat!

Iq Guide on July 29th, 2008

The high MPG craze is in full fury! This if from an article at Auto Express.

“Two of the most important new cars ever are about to ‘bubble’ to the surface – and in a world exclusive head-to-head, Auto Express has brought them together for the first time!
These are the clearest illustrations yet of BMW’s new [...]

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