Toyota iQ
Toyota iQ (AJ10) | ||
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The Toyota iQ is a
Designed at the
Following a concept presented at the
The name iQ, an
The iQ reached the end of production in December 2015, and it was discontinued in Japan in April 2016.[citation needed]
Overview
The IQ design emphasizes fuel efficiency, maneuverability, low environmental impact, and interior space. Six design factors enable the minimal overhangs, forward windscreen location, maximized cabin space and overall compactness:
- A newly developed differential mounted further forward than usual
- A centre take-off steering gear
- A flat fuel tank positioned underneath the cabin floor
- Rear-angled shock absorbers to encroach less on rear passenger space
- A smaller heater/air conditioning unit mounted centrally behind the asymmetric dashboard
- A slimmer seat design.
The iQ features a transmissions differential housing located ahead of, rather than behind, the engine; a starter motor incorporated in the engine's flywheel, a high-mounted steering rack and a compact, high-located air conditioning unit behind the dashboard central area. The arrangement allows the front passenger to sit forward of the driver, giving increased rear passenger legroom. A shallow under-floor fuel tank reduces rear overhang.[5]
Because of its overall width and engine displacement, the iQ is classified in its home market as a
European sales of the iQ peaked at 44,282 in 2009, and then gradually decreased to less than a thousand in 2015.[6] In Europe, the iQ was priced at approximately £10,000, more than the larger Toyota Aygo.[7]
Production of the Scion iQ EV (Toyota eQ in Japan) was to be limited to 100 units for special fleet use in Japan and
Details
Model codes
Toyota internally designated the iQ as the AJ10, with further sub-model chassis codes:
Chassis code | KGJ10-BGXRG | KGJ10-BGXNG | NGJ10-BGXNG | NUJ10-BGFNW |
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Body style | 2-seat | 4-seat | 4-seat | 4-seat |
Engine | 1KR-FE | 1KR-FE | 1NR-FE | 1ND-TV |
Years | 2009–2015 | 2008–2015 | 2008–2015 | 2008–2015 |
The two seat variant was marketed solely in Japan.
Engines
Model | Type | Power at rpm | Torque at rpm | CO2 emission (g/km) |
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Petrol engines | ||||
1.0 | 998 cc (60.9 cu in) I3 (1KR-FE) | 68 PS (50 kW; 67 hp) at 6,000 | 98 N⋅m (72 lbf⋅ft) at 4,800 | 99 manual, 110 CVT |
1.0 (Japan) | 996 cc (60.8 cu in) I3 (1KR-FE) | 68 PS (50 kW; 67 hp) at 6,000 | 98 N⋅m (72 lbf⋅ft) at 4,800 | CVT: 101 in 10・15 mode, 112 in JC08 mode |
1.33 | 1,329 cc (81.1 cu in) I4 (1NR-FE) | 98 PS (72 kW; 97 hp) at 6,000 | 123 N⋅m (91 lbf⋅ft) at 4,400 | 113 manual, 120 CVT |
1.3 (Japan) | 1,329 cc (81.1 cu in) I4 (1NR-FE) | 94 PS (69 kW; 93 hp) at 6,000 | 118 N⋅m (87 lbf⋅ft) at 4,400 | CVT: 101 in 10・15 mode, 112 in JC08 mode |
Diesel engines | ||||
1.4D | 1,364 cc (83.2 cu in) I4 (1ND-FTV) | 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 3,400 | 190 N⋅m (140 lbf⋅ft) at 1,800–3,200 | 104 manual |
The 1.0L engine is similar to the engine in Toyota Aygo.[10] The iQ achieves 65.69 mpg‑imp (4.3 L/100 km; 55 mpg‑US) by European standards.[11] UK models include only petrol engines.
Early Japanese models include only 1.0L three-cylinder engine. 1.33L engine option was added beginning in 2009.[12] Models with the 1.33L engine include start and stop system, however, only with the manual transmission.
The car is capable of fitting 1.6L four-cylinder engine.[13]
Transmissions
Model | Type |
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1.0 | 5-speed manual, CVT ( CVT‐i )
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1.33 | 6-speed manual, CVT ( Super CVT‐i)[14]
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1.4D | 6-speed manual |
Japanese models include only CVT transmission.
Specifications
1.0 VVT-i | 1.33 Dual-VVT-i | 1.4 D-4D | |
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Production | Nov 2008 – Dec 2015 | May 2009 – Dec 2015 | Nov 2008 – Apr 2012 |
Standard trim level | iQ | iQ3 | iQ |
Engine | Petrol | Diesel | |
Engine Type | 1KR-FE | 1NR-FE | 1ND-TV |
Displacement | 998 cm³ | 1329 cm³ | 1364 cm³ |
max. Power at rpm | 50 kW (67 hp; 68 PS) at 6,000 | 72 kW (97 hp; 98 PS) at 6,000 | 66 kW (89 hp; 90 PS) at 3,400 |
max. Torque at rpm | 98 N⋅m (72 lbf⋅ft) at 4,800 | 123 N⋅m (91 lbf⋅ft) at 4,400 | 190 N⋅m (140 lbf⋅ft) at 1,800–3,200 |
Gearbox, standard | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual | |
Gearbox, optional | CVT transmission | ||
Wheels / tires | 175 / 65 / R15 J5 | 175 / 60 / R16 J5 | 175 / 65 / R15 J5 |
Acceleration, 0 – 100 km/h in s |
14.7 [15.5] | 11.8 [11.6] | 10.7 |
Maximum speed, km/h (mph) |
155 (96) | 170 (106) | |
Fuel consumption urban, l / 100 km |
4.9 [5.7] | 5.9 [6.3] | 4.8 |
Fuel consumption extra-urban, l / 100 km |
3.9 [4.1] | 4.2 [4.4] | 3.5 |
Fuel consumption combined, l / 100 km |
4.3 [4.7] | 4.8 [5.1] | 4.0 |
CO2 emission (g/km) | 99 [110] | 113 [120] | 104 |
Curb weight (kg) | 845 – 885 [860 – 895] | 930–955 | 935–975 |
Gross weight (kg) | 1200–1210 | 1270 | 1280–1285 |
Noise (drive-by) (EU directive 70/157/EEC), db(A) |
67.3 [70.2] | 69.5 [68.6] | 68.7 |
Test | Points | % |
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Overall: | ||
Adult occupant: | 33 | 91% |
Child occupant: | 35 | 71% |
Pedestrian: | 19 | 54% |
Safety assist: | 6 | 86% |
Safety
The iQ includes nine airbags,
In 2013, the UK's
In 2023, Toyota and their subsidiary Daihatsu posted a notice that iQ models made for Japan and Europe had "irregularities" during safety tests (such as data falsifications and use of unauthorized testing procedures.[19] Daihatsu noted that for most vehicles including the iQ, "performance standards stipulated by laws and regulations are [still] satisfied".[20]
Scion iQ
In the United States and Canada, the iQ was marketed under Toyota's Scion brand, then Toyota's North American small car brand. The car was introduced in 2012 and discontinued with its Toyota counterpart in 2015.[21] The production Scion iQ debuted at the 2010 New York Auto Show and was marketed for model years 2012 to 2015.[22] In North America, the iQ was only available with the 1.3 L 1NR-FE engine paired to a CVT automatic.
Toyota eQ/Scion iQ EV
A prototype of the Toyota eQ (Scion iQ EV in the US) was exhibited at the
The U.S. launch of the limited-production Scion iQ EV was announced for 2012,
The first 30 units were delivered in the U.S. to the
Specifications
Designed as a city commuting vehicle, the iQ EV has a lower battery capacity that also translates into a shorter charging time, allowing the car to be fully recharged in approximately three hours, and using fast charging, the battery can be recharged up to 80% capacity in only 15 minutes. The iQ EV has a 150 cell 12
The iQ EV has a minimum turning radius of just 4.1 m (13 ft) and with a length of 3,120 mm (122.8 in), making the iQ EV 135 mm (5.3 in) longer than a standard iQ. The electric car shares the iQ overall width of 1,680 mm (66.1 in), height of 1,505 mm (59.3 in) and wheelbase of 2,000 mm (78.7 in). High tensile sheet steel has been extensively used in the body shell construction to minimize the additional weight caused by the lithium-ion battery pack, and as a result, the iQ EV weighs just 125 kg (276 lb) more than a standard 1.3L CVT iQ.[25]
Fuel economy
The
Aston Martin Cygnet
Aston Martin Cygnet (P298) | |
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City car | |
Body style | 3-door hatchback |
The Aston Martin Cygnet is a
The Cygnet was initially only marketed in the UK. Sales commenced in January 2011 and the market coverage was expanded to cover other European countries the following year.[38] Sales were not restricted, but demand from existing Aston Martin owners for Cygnet was expected to take priority initially. Aston Martin CEO Ulrich Bez announced shipping expectations of about 4000 per year at a price of about £30,000[39] – about three times as much as the iQ.[40] Bez stated that the Cygnet demonstrated the company's "commitment to innovation and integrity", whilst respecting the need to "satisfy demands of emissions and space".[41]
The Cygnet featured revisions to the exterior and interior but shared other specifications with the iQ, having a 97 bhp (72 kW; 98 PS) 1.3L inline-four engine,[42] it produced 110 g of CO2/km and fuel consumption of 58.9 mpg‑US (3.99 L/100 km; 70.7 mpg‑imp).[43]
In September 2013, after just over two years of production, Aston Martin announced that it would stop production of the Cygnet. The Cygnet has been the second shortest running production car in the history of Aston Martin after the 2012 Aston Martin Virage, which was only produced for a year.[44] The Cygnet was cancelled due to disastrously low sales, with the car reaching only 150 units in the UK (almost 600 across Europe[45]) rather than its annual target of 4000.[46]
In June 2018, Aston Martin announced a one-off 4.7-litre 321 kW (430 bhp) V8 edition of the Cygnet for a customer. It uses the engine, transmission, suspension, brakes and wheels from the Aston Martin Vantage S. New subframes and wheel arches were made to combine the body and mechanicals.[47][48]
Specifications
Engine[49] | Years | Type | Displacement | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) | Top speed | Drive | CO2 emission |
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Toyota 1NR-FE | 2011-2013 | Straight-four engine | 1,329 cc (1.3 L; 81.1 cu in) | 72 kW (97 hp) at 6000 | 123 N⋅m (91 lb⋅ft) at 4400 | 11.8 s | 170 km/h (106 mph) | FWD | 116 g/km |
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Aston Martin Cygnet
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Aston Martin Cygnet interior
Singulato iC3
Singulato iC3 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Singulato |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | hatchback |
At the 2019 Auto Shanghai show, Chinese electric vehicle brand Singulato showed off its second production car, the iC3. The iC3 was created through negotiations with Toyota in order to use the platform and basic design of the iQ.[50] In return Toyota is allowed to use the Green Vehicle Credits produced by Singulato in China. The iC3 differs in design from the iQ in both the front and rear fascias.[51]
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Singulato iC3
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Singulato iC3 rear
Concept cars
Toyota iQ Concept (2007)
Was initially unveiled at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Toyota FT-EV (2009)
The
Toyota FT-EV II (2009)
The Toyota FT-EV II was first shown at the October 2009
Toyota iQ Customize Car (2009–)
This is a family of Toyota iQ custom body kits in Japanese market.[56]
MODELLISTA MAXI includes custom front bumper, side skirt, rear bumper. MODELLISTA MIXTURE includes custom B-pillar shadow, mirror cover, back window panel, side door trim. MODELLISTA MIXTURE side make set only includes custom mirror cover and side door trim.
Toyota iQ "Gazoo Racing tuned by MN" (130G, 2009)
This is a limited (100 units) version for Japanese market. It included a 1,329 cubic centimetres (1.329 L; 81.1 cu in) I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, stiffer sport suspension that lowers its ride height by 30 mm (1.2 in), rear disk brakes, RAYS 16x5.5-in aluminium wheels with 175/60R16 tires, enhanced brakes, stiffening brace, tachometer, aluminium pedals, rear spoiler, GRMN emblem and a sport exhaust system.[57][58]
The
The vehicle was unveiled at the January 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon.
The Gazoo Racing cars were sold through Toyota's Netz dealer channel.[59] It has MSRP of ¥1,972,000 (¥1,878,095+tax).
Scion iQ Concept (2009)
The
Toyota iQ Collection (2009)
Unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show with the iQ for Sports, the Toyota iQ Collection had a transparent acrylic roof, looking similar to the initial 2007 concept, and a custom interior.
GRMN iQ Racing Concept (2011)
The GRMN iQ Racing Concept was based on Toyota iQ "Gazoo Racing tuned by MN" car sold in 2009, but was equipped with a supercharger and roll cage.
The vehicle was unveiled at the 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon.[61]
GRMN iQ Supercharger (2012)
It is a limited (100 units) version of Toyota iQ for Japanese market, based on the Toyota iQ 130G MT. It included the supercharger found in the GRMN iQ Racing Concept car.
The prototype vehicle was unveiled at the 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon.[62]
Toyota FT-EV III
Was shown as the 2011
Sales
Year | Europe | U.S. | |
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Toyota iQ[63] | Aston Martin Cygnet[64] | Scion iQ[65][66] | |
2008 | 40 | ||
2009 | 44,282 | ||
2010 | 23,313 | ||
2011 | 12,955 | 261 | 248 |
2012 | 9,245 | 172 | 8,879 |
2013 | 5,462 | 131 | 4,046 |
2014 | 3,593 | 29 | 2,040 |
2015 | 292 | 482 | |
2016 | 172 | 6 | |
2017 | 2 | 6 | |
2018 | 3 |
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