Toyota iQ 1st generatoin (2008-present)

Toyota iQ 

The 1st Generation Toyota iQ was introduced in 2008. The Toyota iQ is a front engine front wheel engine wheel drive compact city car. Toyota Introduced the Toyota iQ 1st Generation in order to display the engineering feats accomplished by the iQ in maximizing interior space while minimizing exterior length. The Toyota iQ is also the car that the Aston Martin Cygnet is based upon, it was also named the Japanese car of the year 2008. The Toyota IQ is available in 3 variants 1.0, 1.33 and 1.4 Production of the Toyota iQ has been ongoing for over 8 years, the Toyota iQ is available to purchase in the years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2013, and the year 2017.

Exterior

The exterior of the 1st Generation Toyota iQ 2017 features a relatively unique and distinctive design language. The front end houses angular side swept headlights, a small grille, a trapezium air intake and a flush bumper. The rear end houses angular side swept taillights and a standard case hatchback. The overall exterior of the 2008 Toyota IQ features very unique and distinctive styling that allows itself to set itself apart from other cars in the same class. All variants of the Toyota IQ feature identical styling in every aspect.

Interior

The exterior of the 1st Generation Toyota iQ 2017 features a relatively unique and distinctive design language. The front end houses angular side swept headlights, a small grille, a trapezium air intake and a flush bumper. The rear end houses angular side swept taillights and a standard case hatchback. The overall exterior of the 2008 Toyota IQ features very unique and distinctive styling that allows itself to set itself apart from other cars in the same class. All variants of the Toyota IQ feature identical styling in every aspect.

Engine

Engine
1.0 Liter Inline-3
1.3 Liter Inline-4
1.4 Liter Inline-4 Diesel

Gearbox
5-Speed Manual Transmission
6-Speed Manual Transmission
CVT Automatic Transmission

Mileage

The Toyota IQ 2017 1st Generation can achieve an average of up to 25KM/L making for an estimated driving range of up to 500KM from the compact city cars 25-liter fuel tank.

Competitor

The main competitors of the Toyota IQ 2017 are the Smart ForTwo, Honda N One, Daihatsu Mira, Daihatsu Charade, Mitsubishi Ek, Nissan Otti, Suzuki Alto and the Mazda Carol.

Specifications

1.0 Liter Inline-3 67bhp@6000RPM
1.3 Liter Inline-4 97bhp@6000RPM
1.4 Liter Inline-4 Diesel 89bhp@3400RPM

Pros & Cons

Pros
Very Small exterior dimensions
Very Economical
Comfortable

Cons
No rear seat space
Lack of spare parts
No boot