Toyota IQ (09 on) - Review

Review by Matthew Proud on
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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Equipment

The simple trim line up comprises the entry-level iQ, iQ2 and finally an iQ3 - only available with the 1.3-litre engine. All models come with alloy wheels, manual air conditioning, power steering, electric door mirrors, an MP3-compatible CD player and an auxiliary input socket to hook up an iPod. iQ2 models add smarter technology such as keyless entry and an engine start/stop button, rain sensing wipers, an auto-dimming rear view mirror and automatic air conditioning. The iQ3 gets unique 16-inch alloy wheels. Options include satellite navigation with Bluetooth connectivity and leather upholstery, plus three option packs called iStyle, iSport (which add styling extras) and iUrban which includes parking sensors.

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  • ABS
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Leather seat trim
  • Metallic Paint
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Remote locking
  • Sat Nav
  • Side airbags
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Traction control
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