Just yesterday I wrote about what I dubbed as “perhaps the ultimate city car,” the 59 MPG Toyota iQ 4-seater. I also bemoaned Toyota for releasing it in Europe but not in the US.
>>> more on the Toyota/Scion iQ
Well, turns out Toyota is bringing the iQ to the US under the Scion badge. Motor Trend, without citing sources, is claiming that the Scion-branded iQ will be shown to the public at the upcoming LA Auto Show next month.
No word on a release date yet, but I’ll be able to bring you more details on the iQ and many other upcoming car releases, both fuel-efficient and alternative, when I visit the LA Auto Show from November 17-20th.
So, keep your eyes tuned to Gas 2.0 for LA Auto Show news that’s related to the cars you care about.
Source: Motor Trend (Via Wired)
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So, Why can’t Ford bring its great fuel economy European vehicles to the USA too?
So, Why can’t Ford bring its great fuel economy European vehicles to the USA too?
This is great news. Could they have tried to make this car a little more aerodynamic? I mean it’s great that it gets 59 mpg, but I would think they could do a lot better if it wasn’t shaped like a melted Lego.
This is great news. Could they have tried to make this car a little more aerodynamic? I mean it’s great that it gets 59 mpg, but I would think they could do a lot better if it wasn’t shaped like a melted Lego.
Very cool. And why again is Ford unable to bring its Ford Fiesta to the USA? These guys at Ford are too stupid to survive.
http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/daily-news/080703-Ford-Introduces-62-mpg-Small-Car-For-Euro-Market-Only/
Very cool. And why again is Ford unable to bring its Ford Fiesta to the USA? These guys at Ford are too stupid to survive.
http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/daily-news/080703-Ford-Introduces-62-mpg-Small-Car-For-Euro-Market-Only/
No diesel + no 1.0L 3 cylinder = do not want.
No diesel + no 1.0L 3 cylinder = do not want.
Actually, Ford IS bringing the new Fiesta to the US for the 2010 model year (so realistically, on sale here sometime next year).
http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/2008_geneva/0802_2010_ford_fiesta/
Actually, Ford IS bringing the new Fiesta to the US for the 2010 model year (so realistically, on sale here sometime next year).
http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/2008_geneva/0802_2010_ford_fiesta/
isn’t the auto show Nov 21-30?
isn’t the auto show Nov 21-30?
Lucas,
It is. I’ll be there for the press days happening just before the show.
Reminds me of this http://www.motoringpicturelibrary.com/docs/pic1110c.jpg
Reminds me of this http://www.motoringpicturelibrary.com/docs/pic1110c.jpg
OUtstanding, I jsut dont like the little shoe box look of most green cars. This one is no different.
Jiff
http://www.privacy-center.ru.tc
OUtstanding, I jsut dont like the little shoe box look of most green cars. This one is no different.
Jiff
http://www.privacy-center.ru.tc
Wow – you could almost fit one person in that thing.
Wow – you could almost fit one person in that thing.
59 mpg sounds good to me do abit of hypermiling and we should do a little better if it falls short by even 10 mpg the 49 would still good for a commuter .right now i get 35mpg with a car that had arough life and is still going so newer smaller and better sounds real good for me and my lunch going to work
59 mpg sounds good to me do abit of hypermiling and we should do a little better if it falls short by even 10 mpg the 49 would still good for a commuter .right now i get 35mpg with a car that had arough life and is still going so newer smaller and better sounds real good for me and my lunch going to work
Scott:
“Wow – you could almost fit one American in that thing.”
Fixed it for you.
Scott:
“Wow – you could almost fit one American in that thing.”
Fixed it for you.
An iQ of 59? The clinical word for that is _retarded_.
An iQ of 59? The clinical word for that is _retarded_.
It is coming out in roughly 15-18 months, I’ve seen it myself but I can’t say where. Only that the one I saw had a custom 5axis leather interior and wheels.
They’re planning on making them very customizable.
The FUZE concept is also taking shape and will be released along side the iQ. There’s a total of 2 redesigns and 2 new models
It is coming out in roughly 15-18 months, I’ve seen it myself but I can’t say where. Only that the one I saw had a custom 5axis leather interior and wheels.
They’re planning on making them very customizable.
The FUZE concept is also taking shape and will be released along side the iQ. There’s a total of 2 redesigns and 2 new models
Hmmm….59MPG estimated by the Euro Cycle. I was excited when 69MPG was predicted for the Smart ForTwo. Too bad in practice it gets mid 30′s. This car will end up being lucky to get 40mpg, it will be a death box, and won’t be as stylish, luxurious, or economical as a Mini Cooper.
Hmmm….59MPG estimated by the Euro Cycle. I was excited when 69MPG was predicted for the Smart ForTwo. Too bad in practice it gets mid 30′s. This car will end up being lucky to get 40mpg, it will be a death box, and won’t be as stylish, luxurious, or economical as a Mini Cooper.
The cars that are getting more miles per gallon, seem to be mostly mini cars. Can’t they design cars with bigger wheels, more clearance from the ground, and taller seats that conserve energy?
The cars that are getting more miles per gallon, seem to be mostly mini cars. Can’t they design cars with bigger wheels, more clearance from the ground, and taller seats that conserve energy?
Why can’t the European version of these cars come to the US? Europe gets the fuel efficient 1.0 liter version and we’ll get the 1.5 liter that won’t get the 59mpg gas mileage. That will be the reason the car won’t sell well. It’s the same problem the smart has. Why buy a smart when it gets crappy gas mileage? Mid sized cars get about the same mpg as a Smart! Give us the high MPG version please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
my toyoto echo gets an average of 39+ mpg but I turn of the motor at red light and drive in a conservative manor never exceeding 65mph . This car has been a very good car I bought it because it was the best gas powered vehicle I could get for the money in 2005 its a 2 door 5spd very basic car .
this little car has electric steering , what if there is a power failure?