Toyota iQ could come Stateside wearing Scion badge

Toyota iQ could come Stateside wearing Scion badge

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Rumors have been swirling over the past few months that Toyota was considering bringing its iQ mini-car to the States, and according to MotorTrend that's exactly what's going to happen at the LA Auto Show this November, where Toyota will unveil a U.S.-spec iQ wearing Scion badges.

The iQ - originally destined for sale in Japan and Europe - features a 3+1 seating arrangement and motivated by either a gasoline-powered 1.0-liter three-pot or a 1.4-liter diesel. However, MT speculates that the Yaris' 1.5-liter four, mated to a manual gearbox or CVT will be fitted for duty in the U.S.

Ideally, the Scion iQ would have to be priced at or below its direct competitor, the Smart ForTwo, so expect a sticker of under $15,000 if and when it goes on sale. The rationale behind offering the iQ as a Scion would finally give some credence to the brand's targeted urban demographic, which has been faltering in recent years. And with more usable passenger and cargo space than a ForTwo, the Scion iQ could be a hit for people downsizing their rides without sacrificing some of the practicality found in a more traditional runabout.

Gallery: Production Toyota iQ



[Source: MotorTrend]

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I agree, that's a bit too pricy. They'll have to make it 11-12k to sell. American's claim to be hippies, but we still want the big baddies. It would have to be dirt cheap to sell in the states, leaning toward the girls in their first little giddy up car, eventhough daddy wants to buy her a '80 chevy full size so they can run anything they want over and not get hurt.

agreed
agreed
MEGA AGREED in the 15K price... 10~11K tops

at this pace I'm eyeing towards an Honda Fit...

11k would still be over priced. you can get a yaris base priced at like 12-13 depending on location.

im thinking sub 10k..

Sub 10k w/ the 1.0L is the only way they will sell it.

I think the diesel engine would be better

I think it is Butt Ugly.

And $15k wouldn't be too much if it is marketed correctly. People are paying $18k for a smart car, and they have a waiting list as long as our national debt.

Nah, our national debt is still worse. LOL It's more like trying to get your citizenship approved.

I don't mind the IQ rebadged as scion. As long as they bring the Aygo too i'm happy but that has to be toyota.

what about the 3sgte powered aygo o.-

^aygo is too light.. your rear wheels will be lifted from the weight of the 3s.