Model overview

The Toyota iQ is a transverse engined hatchback that was produced by Toyota and sold over a single generation for Japan (2008–2016), Europe (2008–2015), and North America (2012–2015) where it was sold as the Scion iQ. A rebadged version was sold in Europe as the Aston Martin Cygnet (2009–2013).

Following a concept introduced in 2007 at the Frankfurt Auto Show, the production iQ was launched in 2008 at the Geneva Motor Show. Japanese sales started in 2008 while European sales in 2009. In 2008, the iQ was nominated for the Japanese Car of the Year. The characters "iQ" also attain for "individuality", "innovation", "quality", a sign at its "cubic form" and also a "cue" for buyers to embrace new types of cars and lifestyles.

The iQ approached the end of making in 2015, and it was abandoned in Japan in 2016.

The Scion iQ is available in a single trim level. The front-wheel-drive Scion iQ comes powered by standard a 1.3-liter inline-4 engine rated at 94 hp and 89 pound-feet of torque. It comes paired to standard CVT. 

Scion iQ known problems

Some of the common problems or complaints owners have about the Scion iQ are:

• Paint Is Peeling Off
• Air Bags Failed To Deploy
• Service Contracts In Hawaii
• Comfortable only for two passengers
• Sluggish performance

Scion IQ PDF owner manual

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