Scion iQ debuts in New York (pg. 5)
03-31-10, 10:53 AM
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It looks the interior material were GREATLY cheapened compared to the Euro model, so the price will probably be a bit lower here in the US than the Euro models price. Just look at the seating fabric...
This thing was cheapened to the point where I wouldn't be surprised if it was $10K or slightly below.
03-31-10, 10:59 AM
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Who's to say that the iQ will be more expensive than the Yaris
It looks the interior material were GREATLY cheapened compared to the Euro model, so the price will probably be a bit lower here in the US than the Euro models price. Just look at the seating fabric...
This thing was cheapened to the point where I wouldn't be surprised if it was $10K or slightly below.
It looks the interior material were GREATLY cheapened compared to the Euro model, so the price will probably be a bit lower here in the US than the Euro models price. Just look at the seating fabric...
This thing was cheapened to the point where I wouldn't be surprised if it was $10K or slightly below.
03-31-10, 11:02 AM
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let's hope Toyota prices it lower here in the US, because I can't see many people getting this car if it cost more than a Yaris. The Smart Fortwo cost less than that...
03-31-10, 11:06 AM
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I was very hyped about this car when it debuted but now I like it but don't love it. I am very happy it is here though. MPG is going to be a crucial selling factor as price. As we can see SMART sales are a pittance now.
This thing is a engineering and packaging marvel but that point will be lost on people who just bash tiny cars.
This thing is a engineering and packaging marvel but that point will be lost on people who just bash tiny cars.
03-31-10, 01:09 PM
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Most motorcycles don't even get 50mpg.
SMART gets 33/41 mpg with a 1.0L 3-cylinder engine (70 hp).
Unless if this was a hybrid, I would expect 40mpg highway from the iQ with a 1.5L I-4 engine (which is about 100hp).
SMART gets 33/41 mpg with a 1.0L 3-cylinder engine (70 hp).
Unless if this was a hybrid, I would expect 40mpg highway from the iQ with a 1.5L I-4 engine (which is about 100hp).
Last edited by PhilipMSPT; 03-31-10 at 02:08 PM.
