Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Small
Production years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
29 PhotosAfter the concept car unveiled to the public in 2009, the Scion iQ went on sale in the spring of 2011.
The micro subcompact vehicle was a good rival to the Mini Cooper and the Smart Fortwo, having about the same width as the Mini, but taller.
Although considered a 3+1 seater, adults in the rear seats would not have that much space. Otherwise, space wise, both legroom and headroom were a great size in the front, even if the vehicle looked tiny from the outside.
Inside the cabin, the iQ offered an unexpected interior design, with good quality materials.
The 1.3-liter 4-cylinder engine was mated with a CVT transmission and offered a great fuel consumption. The engine developed 90 hp and was more powerful than the one mounted on the Smart Fortwo.
Compared to the Mini Cooper, the iQ was available from a starting price of under $16,000.
Practicality wise, the small car was easy to handle and park around town, however, the load area was almost non-existent. More than 2 adults and luggages was not something to achieve, as the cargo area could be extended by folding the rear seats.
The iQ came with a standard 6-speaker audio system, 10 airbags, steering-wheel mounted controls and lots of safety systems such as electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes and traction control.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3 CVT (98 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | 4 |
| Displacement: | 1329 cm3 |
| Power: | 72 KW @ 6000 RPM 98 HP @ 6000 RPM 97 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 91 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 123 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | Continuously variable automatic transmission |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 175/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 117.5 in (2985 mm) |
| Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
| Height: | 59.1 in (1501 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 78.7 in (1999 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 3.5 cuFT (99 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 2216 lbs (1005 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 2800 lbs (1270 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 36 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 37 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 37 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |