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Toyota iQ to get 1.4L diesel and stop/start technology
Toyota is already taking orders for its new iQ minicar with deliveries to begin as early as January 2009. At launch, the iQ will be offered with a 1.0L VVT-i petrol engine that produces 67-hp and a peak torque of 67 lb-ft. Mated to either a 5-speed manual or Toyota’s new Multidrive CVT system, the iQ is capable of returning a fuel-economy of 55 mpg.

Toyota has already confirmed that a new 1.33L Dual VVT-i petrol engine with stop/start technology will also joining the iQ lineup in 2009. A 1.4L diesel unit will also be offered in select European markets, reducing... Read Article
Toyota iQ to get 1.4L diesel and stop/start technology



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Agent63Agent63 - 10/7/2008 10:28:39 AMView My AgentSpace
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The basic shape of the car makes it look like a clone of the SMART car.

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commander104commander104 - 10/7/2008 12:32:55 PM
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well of course, you can't do much with the design in such a limited space--kind of like how all the minivans look alike.


Type707Type707 - 10/7/2008 8:24:16 PM
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Great for Midgets.

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huu76huu76 - 10/7/2008 11:48:44 PM
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Stupid. Barely better than a Prius in mpg, 1/2 the size and probably burns more oil in a year than the Prius.

They should advertise these micro cars as dual purpose auto/coffins.

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