Toyota IQ Reviews

Toyota IQ - Top Gear Review

2010-06-09T07:47:00.000-07:00

Here we have the latest review of the Toyota iQ from Top Gear Magazine. They have a review of the 1.0 litre and the 1.3, and a general overview of the car all available. You can visit their website to read them all by clicking on the link at the end of this article, but have a look at the following quotes for a flavour of their review:

Top Gear Magazine Said:

"It’s very nearly fun to chuck about and can seriously hold its own on a motorway. Noise is well-suppressed..."

"First impressions: in real life, the iQ is a lot wider than you think. As wide as a VW Golf and under three metres in length, which makes it look more than a bit square..."

"On the inside, it’s a proper little head-scrambler. The shoulder distance between you and your passenger is bigger than in most normal-sized hatches, but then you turn and realise that you can actually touch the rear windscreen from the front seats..."

To see the full article, just click here: Top Gear Magazine

Toyota IQ - Times Review

2010-06-09T07:24:00.000-07:00

This is the latest review from Jeremy Clarkson at the Times Newspaper on the Toyota IQ. As usual with Clarkson his reviews actually talk about the car very little until the last paragraph but are always a fantastic read. It's no different here - on the entire first page of the review the car isn't even mentioned once! There are a few snippets of Clarkson's wise words below, but if you want to read the whole thing, just follow the link to the Times Online website.

The Times Online Said:

"Better than all of this, is the way it looks. In white, with the tinted windows, it’s like a Stormtrooper’s helmet..."

"The three-cylinder 1-litre petrol engine produces just 99 somethings of CO2 and as a result it falls into the tax-free category..."

"Now for the bad things. Yes, there may be space in the back for two seats. But very few people are small enough to actually sit in them..."

"To keep those emissions down, the oomph has had to be abandoned, so that it takes a dreary 14sec to get from 0 to 60..."

To see the full article, just click here: Times Online

Toyota IQ - What Car? Review

2010-06-09T07:03:00.001-07:00

Here is the review from What Car? Magazine for the Toyota iQ. It covers the whole range as an overview rather than selecting one particular model to test and is a little factual and dry, but it does give plenty of info. We aren't going to simply copy and paste the whole thing here as the author deserved his credit, so we will just give you a few tidbits to wet your appetite, and if you want to read the full review you can visit the What Car? site by clicking on the link at the page bottom.

What Car Magazine Said:

"Whichever engine you choose, the IQ feels sprightly around town and can hold its own when cruising on faster roads, though it does take a long time to get up to speed..."

"The iQ is just a hand span longer than a Smart Fortwo, yet it can seat four people..."

"The iQ scored five stars in Euro NCAP crash tests and it comes loaded with safety kit. You get stability control and nine airbags as standard..."

"The iQ is effortless to drive in the city, thanks to light controls and a very tight turning circle, but the ride is choppy..."

To see the full article, just click here: What Car Magazine

Toyota iQ - CAR Magazine Review

2010-06-09T03:47:00.001-07:00

Here we have the most recent road test from CAR Magazine Online's website of the Toyota iQ. It's a long term test so gives a better idea about ownership and living with the car, rather than just a few hours testing. They have reviewed the mid range iQ 2 with the 1.0 litre engine which seems to be the biggest seller. Here are a few snippets from the article and if you would like to read the whole thing you can visit the CAR magazine website by following the link at the bottom of the page.

CAR Magazine Said:

"First thoughts? I admit the looks aren’t quite to my taste – I reckon its nose resembles a rabbit, and not in the cute Easter bunny sense. Thankfully I’ll be spending most of the next year inside the iQ and I’m already a fan of its well appointed cabin..."

"Even the entry-level iQ is well equipped for the class, boasting advanced features that are more commonly found on much larger cars..."

"The Sat Nav... performed brilliantly re-routing me when I did take a wrong turn as it hadn’t recognised a new mini roundabout, that's fair enough no-ones perfect and as I well know computers are far from it!"

To see the full article, just click here: CAR Magazine

Toyota IQ - Autocar Review

2010-06-09T03:36:00.000-07:00

Here's the latest review from Autocar Magazine's website on the funky little Toyota iQ. In this instance they have chosen the mid range iQ 2 model to test, with the 1 litre engine. We aren't going to publish the entire road test report here as that would be stealing, so rather than that we'll just show a few snippets and if you like what you see you can read the full article by following the link at the bottom of this page.

Autocar Magazine Said:

"It is supremely fit for purpose, which is all you can ask of any car. Most impressive is the fact that despite being an urban specialist, it doesn’t struggle beyond the city limits..."

"Even in an urban environment the engine’s sluggish performance at low revs means it lacks nippiness away from the lights..."

"A city car that is shorter than an original Mini and will out-turn a London taxi, but one that will seat four, offer first-class safety and cruise in comfort on the motorway..."

"Surprisingly, the iQ faces out-of-town handling tests with confidence. The steering remains impressive while grip is reasonable..."

To see the complete road test, just click here: Autocar Magazine