Thursday, October 25, 2007

Toyota IQ

Hubby and I are big fans of Toyota. When we had the opportunity to buy our first ever family car, we opted for the 2008 Toyota Fortuner. It is one tough family SUV and based on a hi-lux so it is indestructible then. If there is one complain maybe, that it takes up a huge parking space. And it is among the growing concern here in Dubai. Maybe it is the reason why some people choose small cars, particularly the mini-cooper. But for the loyal Toyota fans, fret not longer because in the recent Tokyo motor show, Toyota unveiled its whacky concept of mini car. Check out this baby...



The IQ is a promising concept, mainly because it has strong chance of actually making it into the production. This ultra mini-car could eventually return as Toyota's rival to the poorly built but popular Smart cars.







According to Toyota, the interior will be premium and, despite the vehicle's ultra-compact dimensions, comfortable as well as spacious. In fact, Toyota claims that three adults and one child (or luggage) can fit inside comfortably, thanks to its ultra-efficient packaging. Moreover, since the IQ has a wider body than the current Smart, chances are it will handle much better than its frighteningly twitchy rival.

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