Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Toyota iQ3 revealed

Toyota has unveiled a new, more powerful version of their tiny iQ minicar to extend its iQ Range.
Dubbed the iQ3 (iQ cubed), the new variant is powered by a 1.33 Dual VVT-i engine with Toyota Optimal Drive that develops 98 bhp at 6,000 rpm and 125 Nm of torque at 4,400rpm. Despite the added power, the iQ is still a slow poke as 0-62 mph takes 11.8 seconds (11.6 seconds with the CVT). If you have all day, you might even be able to reach the iQ's top speed of 106 mph. Though it's not fast, it's frugal. Thanks to the iQ's stop & start system, the Toyota iQ3 comes with a six-speed manual gearbox, offering 58.9mpg and 113g/km CO2 emissions, or a Multidrive CVT transmission with 55.4mpg and 120g/km.

Standard equipment includes 16-inch alloy wheels, chrome-finished exterior mirror housings, climate control, and a six-speaker sound system. If that sounds a little basic for your tastes, options include additional chrome trim, rear parking sensors, a sporty body kit, leather seat upholstery, and a navigation system with Bluetooth connectivity.

The new Toyota iQ3 is on sale now. Price from £11,495 for the six-speed manual version and £12,495 for Multidrive.

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