Toyota IQ

The Toyota iQ is a transverse engine, hatchback car manufactured by Toyota and marketed in a single generation for Japan, Europe (2008–2015), and North America (2012–2015) where it was marketed as the Scion iQ. A redesigned variant was marketed in Europe as the Aston Martin Cygnet (2009–2013).

Designed at the Toyota European Design and Development studio in Nice, France, the iQ is noted for its specialized engineering to maximize passenger space, while minimizing exterior length. The design accommodates three passengers—and provisionally a fourth, under very tight conditions.

Following a concept presentation at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show, the production iQ debuted at the March 2008 Geneva Auto Show. Japanese sales began in November 2008 and European sales in January 2009.

The IQ design emphasizes low fuel consumption, maneuverability, environmental friendliness, and maximized interior space. Six specific design factors contribute to IQ's minimal overhangs, forward windscreen location, maximized cabin space and overall compactness.

The iQ has a minimum turning radius of just 4.1 mm and with a length of 3,120 mm , making the iQ just 135 mm longer than a standard iQ. The electric car shares the iQ overall width of 1,680 mm , height of 1,505 mm and wheelbase of 2,000 mm. 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 weighs just 125 kg (276 lb) more than a standard 1.3L CVT iQ.

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