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Toyota builds a Smart, the iQ is going into production
« on: February 13, 2008, 03:45:45 pm »
A Smart-sized car built and serviced by Toyota. This is more like it.

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Toyota is finally getting smart by getting Smart. The Toyota iQ Concept from Frankfurt will show up at the Geneva Motor Show as a fully capable production vehicle that will be a "break-through in compact urban transportation." And by a break-through they mean a Japanese version of the Smart (see the name). The last rumor we heard was that the iQ will be powered by Yamaha motorcycle engine, but powertrain and pricing details are scarce.

Going into production in late 2008.



http://jalopnik.com/355904/toyota-iq-to-become-reality-debut-at-geneva-motor-show
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Re: Toyota builds a Smart, the iQ is going into production
« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2008, 04:02:07 pm »
Holy crap Toyota made a car out of an Imperial Storm Trooper's helmet. :rofl2:
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Re: Toyota builds a Smart, the iQ is going into production
« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2008, 05:10:46 pm »
Quote from: Careener on February 13, 2008, 05:05:24 pm
I thought the Aygo was supposed to serve the same purpose. This is smaller?

By a foot or more, from what I understand.
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Re: Toyota builds a Smart, the iQ is going into production
« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2008, 06:02:45 pm »
Love the name.   :rofl:  Love the look even more.  Not a fan of the Smart's styling, but the iQ looks about as classy as you can get from a microcar, if you ask me.  Toyota has really taken a leap in the right direction with their styling lately...  :thumbup:
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Re: Toyota builds a Smart, the iQ is going into production
« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2008, 06:03:30 pm »
Quote from: PJungnitsch on February 13, 2008, 05:10:46 pm
Quote from: Careener on February 13, 2008, 05:05:24 pm
I thought the Aygo was supposed to serve the same purpose. This is smaller?

By a foot or more, from what I understand.

Wow that is hot and the car looks good also!!!
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Re: Toyota builds a Smart, the iQ is going into production
« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2008, 06:39:39 pm »
7 foot Amazon woman......... :drool: :fall:  My IQ is shrinking......is she a "concept" OR a reality........oh the shoe BOX thingie..i gave Up dinkie toys @ 8........if i lived in Paris or New YORK i'd use one to get the Mail from my Penthouse to the Concierge's desk..... :P
« Last Edit: February 13, 2008, 06:41:49 pm by safristi »
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Re: Toyota builds a Smart, the iQ is going into production
« Reply #6 on: February 13, 2008, 10:46:10 pm »
Looks alot sharper than the Smart.
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Re: Toyota builds a Smart, the iQ is going into production
« Reply #7 on: February 13, 2008, 11:14:06 pm »
In Sean Connery accent: shek-shie!  ;D Who knows which one he meant..

I dont see the gal fitting in even with the seats folded  :rofl2:
« Last Edit: February 13, 2008, 11:16:43 pm by DanYanoff »
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Re: Toyota builds a Smart, the iQ is going into production
« Reply #8 on: February 14, 2008, 12:27:56 am »
Let's see...

A "Smart" that...

Won't break every other day.
Looks pretty good.
Was never sold in giant vending machines in Europe.  (http://gadgetopia.com/post/3140 in case you don't know the story)

But...

Will be 30% more expensive in Canada than the US.
Will be equipped with a special Canadian cold weather package consisting of $5000 of nothing really other than $150 block heater.
Will be sold by the only dealers more arrogant than MB dealers.
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Re: Toyota builds a Smart, the iQ is going into production
« Reply #9 on: February 14, 2008, 12:35:07 am »
^^^^Don't be a hater.....:)





Are the Smarts really that unreliable?  What's the problem area?
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Re: Toyota builds a Smart, the iQ is going into production
« Reply #10 on: February 14, 2008, 12:38:34 am »
Quote from: rrocket on February 14, 2008, 12:35:07 am
^^^^Don't be a hater.....:)





Are the Smarts really that unreliable?  What's the problem area?

I have seen many with burnt out bulbs. Does that count as electrical?  ???
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Re: Toyota builds a Smart, the iQ is going into production
« Reply #11 on: February 14, 2008, 12:51:48 am »
Smarts have chronic turbo failures and AC trouble.  Far from Toyota build quality.
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Re: Toyota builds a Smart, the iQ is going into production
« Reply #12 on: February 14, 2008, 06:06:53 am »
 It says that it's going to have a Yamaha motorcycle engine in that article. Air cooled? Prolly not, but still don't read anything about bringing it to NA. If that is the case (pun) I guess we won't have the right IQ!
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Re: Toyota builds a Smart, the iQ is going into production
« Reply #13 on: February 14, 2008, 08:14:13 am »
The 600cc unit in my Yam FZ6 puts out 100hp at the crank and red lines at ~14000rpm. The 1000cc in the R1 is somewhere around 160hp or so now. ;D

Of course Canadians will never see it, as we're just poor unarmed Americans with healthcare, and really prefer trucks.
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Re: Toyota builds a Smart, the iQ is going into production
« Reply #14 on: February 14, 2008, 12:09:14 pm »
a MOTORBIKE ...NOW THAT's A SMART KAR...........   :banana: :bounce: have they put a Bugatti Veyron engine in one yet????? :o
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Re: Toyota builds a Smart, the iQ is going into production
« Reply #15 on: February 14, 2008, 12:16:07 pm »
Quote from: inco on February 14, 2008, 06:06:53 am
It says that it's going to have a Yamaha motorcycle engine in that article. Air cooled? Prolly not, but still don't read anything about bringing it to NA. If that is the case (pun) I guess we won't have the right IQ!

The days of air-cooled motorcycle engines is pretty much over. With a few exceptions, most modern bike engines are liquid cooled.
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Re: Toyota builds a Smart, the iQ is going into production
« Reply #16 on: February 14, 2008, 12:38:07 pm »
Once Toyota jumps in, can the rest of them be far behind? This should be an interesting competition in a segment that's long overdue on this continent. :thumbup:
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Re: Toyota builds a Smart, the iQ is going into production
« Reply #17 on: February 14, 2008, 04:59:00 pm »
Quote from: Big_Thumb on February 14, 2008, 08:14:13 am
The 600cc unit in my Yam FZ6 puts out 100hp at the crank and red lines at ~14000rpm. The 1000cc in the R1 is somewhere around 160hp or so now. ;D

Of course Canadians will never see it, as we're just poor unarmed Americans with healthcare, and really prefer trucks.

I do like my truck ;D
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Re: Toyota builds a Smart, the iQ is going into production
« Reply #18 on: February 14, 2008, 05:15:28 pm »
suits ya............ ::) :P
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Re: Toyota builds a Smart, the iQ is going into production
« Reply #19 on: February 14, 2008, 06:32:43 pm »
Quote from: johngenx on February 14, 2008, 12:51:48 am
Smarts have chronic turbo failures and AC trouble.  Far from Toyota build quality.

The turbo problems shouldn't crop up in the newer ones as they have 1 liter Mitsu gas engines.
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