60mpg for under $15K?

how bout that...

Very interesting...this could have a place in my family. Get rid of the wife's old '98 Altima, give her my '08 Camry (non-hybrid) and me get this.

And the Scions are designed to customize, so that could put some hurting on the mileage, but give opportunities to bring in custom audio, etc, a bit easier.

The Insight sales will tank for sure.

60MPG for $15k or 41MPG for $20k?

Well I guess you did your part Danny by keeping mum on the subject but Edmunds couldn't keep their yaps shut, aye?

They're not winning any friends IMO.

this is the IQ nog the hybrid version yet
it laks the HSD bleu hood logo.

but i would love a IQ HSD........

Hey Danny,

The pic looks like a 3-door HB (and not 5-door). How about that?

Thanks for the news!


Mihir

That's interesting. Shouldn't be long before the Scion Evolution guys get a hold of one resulting in some interesting mods.

I dont understand why its a scion, the teaser photos clearly show a toyota badge...

If I were a car designer, I won't place 5 doors on the IQ size vehicle.

Ken@Japan

Me neither. What's the point? No one can sit back there comfortably, can they? I'm not familiar with the car but it looks like there wouldn't even be seats in the back.

I'm curious to see the pics of the actual hybrid. If it's that size then I couldn't have gotten it anyway since there's not enough room for two 60lb dogs in the back.

Looks like there should be enough room for two dogs...

Scion iQ Concept at 2009 New York Auto Show - KickingTires

Yes, I think as a 5 door it's incredibly interesting. If it's as pictured, it looks like a Hybrid alternative to a Smart Car.

I'll wait until Monday...

Perhaps the rear doors can be smaller and open rearward (like on pickup trucks with extended cab)?

I think it's about marketing this vehicle and not about a need to save Scion. Scion is marketed to and viewed by younger people (high school, college, and others that want to be part of that crowd) as cool and hip. By putting a Scion badge on this vehicle, it will be perceived by younger people as cool and hip. Additionally, if the ~15K price tag is accurate, it will match up with the budget of this demographic.

Certainly glad to see other high MPG vehicles come to market.

My only concern is the safety in such a small car.

I can't wait to see the 5 door photos when available.

That may peak my interest more.....

And we thought the Prius was small??