Toyota IQ (09 on) - Review

Review by Matthew Proud on 26 November 2008

Last Updated: 21 February 2011

Toyota’s stylish iQ is a low-cost, high-quality city car with a difference: it’s the smallest four seater in the UK. But despite being less than three metres long, it’s brimming with space-saving tricks and the cabin is deceptively roomy – particularly for front passengers. This is a real alternative to the Fiat 500 and Ford Ka, matching both for quirky looks and compactness, and offers Smart Fortwo buyers something more versatile to consider. Most will find the rear a bit cramped and the iQ’s peculiar seating arrangement renders the seat behind the driver unusable for all but the smallest of kids. This makes the Toyota best suited to couples or used as the runabout in two-car households.

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Driving & Performance

Performance

3 out of 5
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Handling

4 out of 5
"At less than three metres long, the iQ really sparkles in the city and the main upshot of its small..."

Comfort

Comfort

4 out of 5
"Toyota's clever development results in a car with space-defying proportions – great news for..."
Practicality

3 out of 5
"The iQ is as clever a car as its name suggests, but it’s not without its shortfalls. To fit the rear..."
Equipment

4.5 out of 5
"The simple trim line up comprises the entry-level iQ, iQ2 and finally an iQ3 - only available with..."
Behind the wheel

4 out of 5
"Toyota has succeeded in making a plum and chocolate-coloured interior look tasteful, which pays..."

Costs

Running costs

4.5 out of 5
"If the affordable price tag and penny-pinching engine aren't enough to convince buyers, the iQ..."
Green credentials

5 out of 5
"The Toyota has been engineered with the planet, as well as your pocket, in mind. The upshot of the..."

Safety & Reliability

Safety

4.5 out of 5
"The iQ was one of the first models to undergo Euro NCAPs more stringent crash tests in 2009. The new..."
Reliability

4.5 out of 5
"Reliability shouldn't be a problem: this is a Toyota after all. The iQ doesn't skimp on interior..."

Buying & Selling

Buying new

3 out of 5
"The standard iQ is well-equipped with plenty of attention grabbing features, such as alloy wheels,..."
Buying used

4 out of 5
"The iQ will be a fairly rare sight in the UK, so residual values should hold up reasonably well."
Selling

4.5 out of 5
"The iQ ticks a lot of important boxes for potential buyers: it's frugal, free to tax and still looks..."