Anyone driven the Scion iQ ? - Toyota Yaris Forums

SpaceShot · 12-07-2012, 12:56 PM

I test drove one that my friend bought before and after the purchase.
She chose the iQ over the Yaris for the style and the built in bluetooth.

The iQ has a much more solid driving feel than I expected. I think it must have a lower CG than the Yaris.
It is initially a little un-nerving that from the driver's view, the car isn't any longer than it is wide. You can make a U-Turn on any street.

I like the hood seal along the front edge, and will add that to my Yaris. I didn't care for the feel of the CVT around town. It feels a bit sluggish for an automatic, but I am used to my manual. Also to be seen if that changes after break-in. My friend's opinion is that the CVT is not sluggish at all.

junorico24 · 12-07-2012, 07:55 PM

I would rather purchase the new VW UP than that junker.

nookandcrannycar · 12-08-2012, 02:53 AM

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I would rather purchase the new VW UP than that junker.

edmscan · 12-08-2012, 02:58 AM

I really cannot comment on the iQ as I haven't seen it at the Scion dealer yet. I will formulate an opinion when I have checked it out.

Thanks for all the comments so far.

junorico24 · 12-12-2012, 06:22 AM

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nookandcrannycar · 12-12-2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by junorico24

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Ah, the Volkswagen Up. Bronsin would love this car. Similar to the 2nd generation Yaris in standard equipment, except interior control of the side mirrors is also standard. 7,995 GBP at that standard equipment level (12,882.69 USD at todays exchange rate). 1.0 liter engine with 59-60 HP. About 18 inches longer than an iQ, so there is more room for storage. About 13 inches shorter than a 2nd generation Yaris. Over 50 MPG equivalent (some say 56 MPG equivalent). I'd consider it, but I don't think it would catch on in the U.S.

nookandcrannycar · 12-12-2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by junorico24

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Ah, the Volkswagen Up. Bronsin would love this car. Similar to the 2nd generation Yaris in standard equipment, except interior control of the side mirrors is also standard. 7,995 GBP at that standard equipment level (12,882.69 USD at today's exchange rate). 1.0 liter engine with 59-60 HP. About 18 inches longer than an iQ, so there is more room for storage. About 13 inches shorter than a 2nd generation Yaris. Over 50 MPG equivalent (some say 56 MPG equivalent). I'd consider it, but I don't think it would catch on in the U.S.

nookandcrannycar · 12-12-2012, 12:44 PM

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nookandcrannycar · 12-08-2012, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SpaceShot

I test drove one that my friend bought before and after the purchase.
She chose the iQ over the Yaris for the style and the built in bluetooth.

The iQ has a much more solid driving feel than I expected. I think it must have a lower CG than the Yaris.
It is initially a little un-nerving that from the driver's view, the car isn't any longer than it is wide. You can make a U-Turn on any street.

I like the hood seal along the front edge, and will add that to my Yaris. I didn't care for the feel of the CVT around town. It feels a bit sluggish for an automatic, but I am used to my manual. Also to be seen if that changes after break-in. My friend's opinion is that the CVT is not sluggish at all.

I just looked at the spec sheet. The gas tank is too small for my taste.

edmscan · 12-08-2012, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

I just looked at the spec sheet. The gas tank is too small for my taste.

Well according to my calculations .. the iQ tank should give me 487 km compared to about 640 km for my Yaris.

Seeing as how I almost never go out on the highway .. this is a non issue for me. I guess it depends on how you would use a vehicle to determine if this would be an issue for you.

nookandcrannycar · 12-08-2012, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by edmscan

Well according to my calculations .. the iQ tank should give me 487 km compared to about 640 km for my Yaris.

Seeing as how I almost never go out on the highway .. this is a non issue for me. I guess it depends on how you would use a vehicle to determine if this would be an issue for you.

That's why I added the 'my taste'

. Also, if I'm going to give up a manual for a CVT, I want an exemplary (to me) feature in return (such as the 'info center' on the Prius C that helps drivers adjust habits for better MPG). Do you often spot parking spaces that your Yaris can't fit into, but you think an IQ would (

) ?

edmscan · 12-08-2012, 04:03 PM

Honestly .. I am not getting an iQ. I just love my Yaris, besides I have to get it fixed. But I do find the iQ mildly interesting ... but the thing that kills it for me is that the iQ doesn't get very good gas mileage.

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12-07-2012, 12:56 PM	#1
SpaceShot Drives: 2008 Yaris 5 speed HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NH Posts: 171	I test drove one that my friend bought before and after the purchase. She chose the iQ over the Yaris for the style and the built in bluetooth. The iQ has a much more solid driving feel than I expected. I think it must have a lower CG than the Yaris. It is initially a little un-nerving that from the driver's view, the car isn't any longer than it is wide. You can make a U-Turn on any street. I like the hood seal along the front edge, and will add that to my Yaris. I didn't care for the feel of the CVT around town. It feels a bit sluggish for an automatic, but I am used to my manual. Also to be seen if that changes after break-in. My friend's opinion is that the CVT is not sluggish at all.

12-07-2012, 07:55 PM	#2
junorico24 Drives: toyota yaris yrs Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 642	I would rather purchase the new VW UP than that junker.

12-08-2012, 02:58 AM	#4
edmscan Drives: 2020 Corolla Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 549	I really cannot comment on the iQ as I haven't seen it at the Scion dealer yet. I will formulate an opinion when I have checked it out. Thanks for all the comments so far.

12-12-2012, 12:44 PM	#8
nookandcrannycar Drives: 2('14+'07)MT 3d ,wHandCrWndws! Join Date: May 2009 Location: S.MontgomeryCnty,TX(HoustonMSA) '07=BayouBlue=300,125miles=OrigOwnr '14=ClassicSilvr=29,059miles Posts: 4,839	^^^^^ Oops, the way I hit the back button in Safari somehow caused my post to post again .

12-08-2012, 04:03 PM	#12
edmscan Drives: 2020 Corolla Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 549	Honestly .. I am not getting an iQ. I just love my Yaris, besides I have to get it fixed. But I do find the iQ mildly interesting ... but the thing that kills it for me is that the iQ doesn't get very good gas mileage.