Design highlights include a compact front-mounted differential, high-mount steering rack with electronic power-steering, and a compact air-conditioning unit. In addition, the iQ is equipped with a flat gas tank housed beneath the floor that reduces rear overhang. Slim-back front seats optimize rear legroom, while the “3+1” offset seating arrangement allows one adult to sit behind the front passenger and a child or small package behind the driver.
Powering the 2012 iQ is a 1.3-liter, four-cylinder engine developing 94 horsepower and 89 lb.-ft (120 Nm) of torque, coupled with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).
Safety wise, the car comes packed with 11 standard airbags, a tire-pressure monitoring system, and the Star Safety System, which includes ABS, EBD, BA, TRAC, VSC and mart Stop Technology brake-override.
The iQ also comes standard with a Scion Drive Monitor that displays information like outside temperature, average MPG and an ECO-drive indicator that helps the driver maximize the iQ’s fuel efficiency. A leather-wrapped steering wheel with red stitching is also a standard feature.
Set to arrive at west coast dealerships from this October, and in other regions from early 2012, the new iQ will retail from $15,265. The iQ will be available in seven exterior colors, including Blizzard Pearl, Classic Silver Metallic, Magnetic Gray Metallic, Black Sand Pearl, Hot Lava, Pacific Blue Metallic and Black Currant Metallic.
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