Toyota iQ

2.98 meters will not allow a large family to move. At least Toyota is bigger than Smart and can accommodate two more passengers if necessary.

Body and interior

2.98 meters will not allow a large family to move. At least Toyota is bigger than Smart and can accommodate two more passengers if necessary. However, in the second row fit only small children. The engine is in front and the drive is in front. This allows you to transform the cabin. If you fold the back seat, the tiny trunk will increase in volume from 32 to 395 liters.

Engine

The engine lineup for the Toyot iQ is very concise. She got the power units Toyota Yaris: three-cylinder gasoline working volume of 1.0 liters with a capacity of 68 hp and four-cylinder 1.3 l 98 hp. In the city microcar is enough even the smallest engine, coupled with a 5-speed manual transmission. If someone expects to go on the highway from time to time, then the most preferred option will be the most powerful unit with a 6-speed manual transmission. Not without diesel engines, which for this class is not taken for granted. Until February 2012, a four-cylinder turbodiesel with a working volume of 1.4 liters and a capacity of 90 hp was offered.

The greatest comfort and driving pleasure is given by the version with a 98-horsepower gasoline engine and a continuously variable CVT. At one time, this combination asked for an additional 1,400 euros. But in this segment, such an increase is very sensitive, and therefore in Europe, it is not easy to find a supermini with an automatic transmission.

Equipment and security

In crash tests, the Toyota iQ was more fortunate than its German counterpart. The Smart, built between 1998 and 2007, scored just three stars out of five in tests, while the 2014 model scored four out of five. The 2009 Japanese smart car earned all five stars. Small Toyota was serially equipped with nine airbags. One of them hides in the far part of the cabin above the head restraints behind the second row of seats and is designed to protect passengers when they hit back. Due to the highly symbolic trunk and therefore the lack of a deformation zone, the passengers of the second row of seats are vulnerable to impacts from the rear.

The interior of the Toyota iQ is as good as usual. Plastic surfaces do not look luxurious, but are manufactured and assembled with quality. After restyling in 2010, the finishing materials visually and felt better. With normal care, the cabin will not give the age of the car. Air conditioning was included in the list of mandatory basic equipment.

Reliability

For a real city car that travels only short distances, the Japanese supermini is more than reliable. According to TUV statistics, 89.1% of the iQs tested by Toyota at the age of 2-3 years had no defects. The average in this age group is 81%.

The braking system of the car by and large does not cause complaints, but these eternal touching from the spot and braking in city traffic jams eat the brake discs. However, this problem is not only common with iQ, but with all cars that spend most of their time in dense urban traffic. There is no reason to worry about either the motor, the gearbox, or the electrician. You can be calm for the suspension. Potholes or “pushes into the curb” even after five years practically do not affect the levers and balls. Also, the “heavy” tests are carried by the steering.

Production of the Toyota iQ for the European market was stopped in May 2014. During the operation of the car almost did not receive negative reviews. The only recognized drawback of the car is the fast-wearing brake discs. But the main problem that prevented it from becoming a mass one, too high price - 12,700 euros. Today, the price tag for used copies starts at $5,000 for a 2009 copy.

Typical malfunctions

In cars assembled between August 2008 and October 2010, there were problems with the electric power steering. A software update within the recall company in November 2010 solved the problem.

The gas pedal jamming in samples made between November 2008 and November 2009 is caused by too much friction in the node. The defect was eliminated as part of the recall campaign.

Under the handle of the trunk door, dirt accumulates moisture, which contributes to the appearance of corrosion.

This is the threshold of a 4-year-old car. Corrosion occurs at the connection of two body sheets. After a couple of salty winters, the foci of defeat will become even more.

In cars with a 1-liter engine and CVT, the exhaust gas recirculation line was coked. Consequences: loss of power. Since the main line is welded to the catalyst and there was no possibility to clean it, the knot was to be replaced. Cost 2000 Euros. In June 2010, the circuit was changed, which eliminated the problem.

Body and interior

• At least Toyota is bigger than Smart and can accommodate two more passengers if necessary.

Reliability

• According to TUV statistics, 89.1% of the iQs tested by Toyota at the age of 2-3 years had no defects.
• However, this problem is not only common with iQ, but with all cars that spend most of their time in dense urban traffic.
• But the main problem that prevented it from becoming a mass one, too high price - 12,700 euros.

Typical malfunctions

• In cars assembled between August 2008 and October 2010, there were problems with the electric power steering.
• A software update within the recall company in November 2010 solved the problem.
• Under the handle of the trunk door, dirt accumulates moisture, which contributes to the appearance of corrosion.
• Corrosion occurs at the connection of two body sheets.
• In cars with a 1-liter engine and CVT, the exhaust gas recirculation line was coked. Consequences: loss of power.
• In June 2010, the circuit was changed, which eliminated the problem.

• Body and interior: 2.98 meters will not allow a large family to move.
• Engine: The engine lineup for the Toyot iQ is very concise.
• Equipment and safety: In crash tests, the Toyota iQ was more fortunate than its German counterpart.
• Reliability: However, this problem is not only common in iQ, but in all cars that spend most of their time in dense urban traffic.
• Typical faults: Vehicles assembled between August 2008 and October 2010 had problems with electric power steering.

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