Toyota iQ

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Toyota iQ Concept

Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	2009-
Class	ultra-compact / city car
Engine(s)	two petrol, one diesel
Wheelbase	2000 mm (78.7 in)
Length	2980 mm (117.3 in)
Width	1680 mm (66.1 in)
Height	1480 mm (58.3 in)
Designer	ED2

The Toyota iQ is an ultra-compact concept car unveiled at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show. The car was designed by ED2, Toyota's design studio in southern France. Toyota claims it is the world's smallest four passenger car, though one of the passengers must be a small child.^[1]^[2]

The iQ concept is equipped with miniaturized technology to help free up interior space. The design is intended to place emphasis on low fuel consumption, maneuverability and environmental friendliness. It also features a panoramic glass sunroof.^[3]

[edit] Production Version

Production will begin in Japan in late 2008 and is believed to be the first model in a series.^[4]

iQ will be offered with a choice of two petrol engines and one diesel. CO2 emissions are anticipated to start at around 100g/km.

iQ has been designed to meet Euro NCAP’s top five-star safety rating.

A newly developed differential allows iQ to have a more compact engine compartment and front wheels placed at the very corners of the car, with very short overhangs.

iQ has a centre take-off steering gear, positioned higher in the engine bay. The gear, engine and differential could then be repositioned, giving the car a shorter front overhang.

A flat under-floor fuel tank has allowed shorter rear overhangs to be developed, helping reduce the car’s overall length.

The size of the heater/air conditioning unit has been significantly reduced, without sacrificing performance. As a result, the front passenger area can be moved forwards towards the base of the windscreen, freeing up additional cabin space.

UK sales are scheduled to start in spring 2009. ^[5]

[edit] References

^ 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show: Toyota iQ
^ World's smallest four-seater car takes centre stage | the Daily Mail
^ Toyota Launches iQ Concept
^ Malloy, Gerry. "Production version set for Toyota mini-car concept", Toronto Star, 2008-02-23. Retrieved on 2008-02-23.
^ WORLD PREMIERE OF THE NEW TOYOTA iQ

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