The Scion iQ is reportedly to drive to America by 2011 to 2012. No further details are available about the Scion at this point, but we’re pretty confident it will almost be similar to other green cars in the market, add or remove a few features. By the looks of it, the Scion iQ could be targeted to a more youthful market. Scion also calls the paint color "radioactive" and describes the interior as "3+1." Power comes from a 93 HP 3-cylinder engine modified with a custom exhaust from Five Axis, along with a series of suspension and wheel upgrades. Scion says it will gauge response to the concept and possibly put it into production.
Scion's iQ concept is the intelligent answer to this need for highly emotional and efficient urban transportation. The convenience of having work, entertainment and culture nearby for young city-dwellers is a significant draw to urban centers. The vehicle must be able to navigate narrow, congested streets, park in tight places, have impressive fuel economy, and have compelling design and function.
The iQ's interior fuses function, style and entertainment. Attention to detail and modern accents can be seen in the illuminated door handle; the swiveling spotlight that hovers over the dash; an illuminated iQ logo on the passenger-side dash and nickel and raw aluminum toned interior panels. Iridescent green and gray honeycomb upholstery covering the door panels and seating areas, combined with the custom exterior paint, provides a balance of freshness and sophistication. Black matte scuba-like polyurethane covers the seat bolsters and is also used on the headliner with a bright green topstitch for a contemporary finish.
The iQ features a
10-inch panel LCD screen on top of the center cluster that serves as the main
entertainment console and navigation system interface. With the push of a
button, the touch-screen articulates to reveal the entertainment hub. The touch
screen can also play movies while the vehicle is parked. When not in use, the
screen lays flat on the dash with a translucent cover that emits a colorful
display of light patterns to make the interior even more unique.
SCION iQ PRELIMINARY
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine:
1.3-liter,
four-cylinder, VVT-i
Horsepower:
93 hp
Torque:
89 lb.-ft.
Drivetrain:
Front wheel drive
DIMENSIONS (inches)
Overall Length:
126.9
Overall Width:
71.4 without side
mirrors
79.3 including side
mirrors
Overall Height:
56.9 without antenna
62.5 including antenna
Wheelbase:
78.7
Seating Capacity:
3+1
MODIFICATIONS
Exhaust:
Five Axis custom
stainless exhaust
Wheels:
Five:AD S6:F custom
wheels with nickel finish prototyped by MetalFX
18x8.5 ET03
Tires:
Yokohama S.drive
2.5/40R18
Suspension:
TEIN Super Street
coilover suspension
Body:
Five Axis widebody
conversion
Burnt nickel accents
Custom accented
headlights and taillights.
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