Vehicle Overview
The iQ, which Scion classifies as a micro-subcompact, is one of the smallest cars in the U.S. It competes with the Smart ForTwo, Mini Cooper and Fiat 500. The iQ delivers good but not great gas mileage — like the ForTwo but with more seats.
New for 2015
There are no significant changes.
Below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.
Exterior Highlights
- 120.1 inches from bumper to bumper
- Doors make up most of the car’s sides
- 16-inch steel wheels with wheel covers; 16-inch alloy wheels available
- Keyless entry
- Folding side mirrors with turn-signal indicators
- Available fog lights
- Available rear spoiler
Interior Highlights
- Front passenger sits farther forward than the driver, which makes the rear seat on that side more usable
- Both rear seats fold flat independently
- Air conditioning
- Outside temperature gauge
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls
- Pioneer CD stereo with MP3 jack and USB port
- Bluetooth streaming audio
- Available navigation system
- Available selectable interior lighting with seven colors
Under the Hood
- 94-horsepower, 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine
- Continuously variable automatic transmission
- Front-wheel drive
- Available lowering springs
Safety Features
- Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
- Front-seat side-impact airbags
- Side curtain airbags
- Front knee airbags
- Front-seat-cushion airbags designed for occupant positioning during a crash
- Rear-window curtain airbag