Toyota iQ: Frankfurt 2007

Frankfurt 2007: It ain't the Endo it's the Toyota iQ

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"Flame surfacing comes to the smart." That was our first thought when we laid eyes upon Toyota's newest concept, the iQ. The 2980mm 3+1 practically shares every dimension with its big brother the Yaris, except length, and comes equipped with all sorts of innovative packaging. Normally a two-seater, a third seat can also be flipped up for a small adult or child in the back (hence, 3+1).

Unlike the VW up!, the iQ will have its engine mounted up front, powering the front wheels, although what specific powertrains are available is an open question. If we had to put money on it, we'd guess something below the one-and-a-half liter range in both gas and diesel, when it supposedly goes on sale in Europe in 2009.

All the details are in the press release after the jump, and, as always, a gallery awaits you underneath.

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/toyota-iq/



http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/11/frankfurt-2007-it-aint-the-endo-its-the-toyota-iq/

I like it more than the Fourtwo. Any interior photos?

The side looks like a direct copy of the Smart ForTwo, and the front looks like somebody punched it and broke its nose.

cawimmer430 said:

The side looks like a direct copy of the Smart ForTwo, and the front looks like somebody punched it and broke its nose.

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I think its kinda cute actually. You're looking at Toyota's Smart rival for sure. Smart may be in some trouble when this hits the market.

M