Toyota iQ

Toyota iQ (AJ10)
Front-three-quarter view of a three-door car with a one-box body style whose passenger door spans almost the entire distance between the front and rear wheel arches; the car is fitted with alloy wheels, flush headlights, front foglamps, and door mirrors with integrated turning indicator lights.
2010 Toyota iQ2 (UK)
Overview
TypeCity car
ManufacturerToyota
Also called
  • Scion iQ (US and Canada)
  • Aston Martin Cygnet (Europe)
  • Singulato iC3 (China)
Production
  • 2008–2015
  • 2011–2013 (Aston Martin Cygnet)
Model years2009-2015 (EU), 2012–2015 (US), 2008-2016 (JDM)
AssemblyJapan: Toyota, Aichi (Takaoka plant)[1]
Designer
Body and chassis
ClassCity car
Body style3-door hatchback
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motorPermanent Magnet Electric motor (Singulato iC3)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,000 mm (78.7 in)
Length
  • Toyota iQ: 2,985 mm (117.5 in)
  • Scion iQ: 3,051 mm (120.1 in)
  • AM Cygnet: 3,078 mm (121.2 in)
Width1,680 mm (66.1 in)
Height1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Curb weight
  • Toyota iQ: 860 kg (1,896 lb)
  • Scion iQ: 965 kg (2,127 lb)
  • AM Cygnet: 988 kg (2,178 lb)

The Toyota iQ is a city car manufactured by Toyota and marketed in a single generation for Japan (2008–2016); Europe (2008–2015); and North America (2012–2015), where it was marketed as the Scion iQ.[2] A rebadged variant was marketed in Europe as the Aston Martin Cygnet (2011–2013).

Designed at the Toyota European Design and Development studio in Nice, France, the iQ is noted for its specialized engineering to maximize passenger space and minimize length. The design accommodates four occupants, although one of the seats has very little legroom and is not suitable for adults.

Following a concept presented at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show,[3] the production iQ debuted at the March 2008 Geneva Motor Show. Japanese sales began in November 2008 and European sales in January 2009.[4] In 2008, the iQ was named the Japanese Car of the Year.

The name iQ, an initialism of the term intelligence quotient, recalls a competitor, the Smart Fortwo. The letters "iQ" also stand for "individuality", "innovation", "quality", a hint at its "cubic form" and also a "cue" for owners to embrace new types of vehicles and lifestyles.

The iQ reached the end of production in December 2015, and it was discontinued in Japan in April 2016.[citation needed]

  1. ^ "Japanese Production Sites" (Press release). Japan: Toyota. 6 March 2015. Archived from the original on 18 March 2015.
  2. ^ Eric Loveday (20 July 2011). "2012 Scion iQ priced from $15,995". AutoblogGreen. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
  3. ^ Abuelsamid, Sam (12 September 2007). "Frankfurt 2007: Toyota iQ concept details and Pics". Autobloggreen.com. Retrieved 20 April 2009.
  4. ^ "2009 Toyota iQ revealed (updated)". Leftlanenews.com. Archived from the original on 9 October 2012. Retrieved 20 April 2009.