httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEy7DidnKeg

When the Scion debuted its iQ Concept at the New York International Auto Show, there was no solid word on when or if the car would be coming to the United States. The early word is that the car, which has already been successful in Japan and Europe, would come to North America in 2011 as a 2012 under the Scion brand, which would certainly give Scion some time to create larger customization options for the car to better fit their brand image.

Now the news is that the iQ could be coming to the U.S. even sooner. Given the recent success and expansion of SmartUSA, Toyota might have its sights set on the fortwo’s market niche with the iQ. Given Toyota’s superb brand-recognition and dealership network, it could easily give Smart a run for its money and reach even more potential buyers. Here’s hoping!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEy7DidnKeg

Today, Scion unveiled their new Scion iQ Concept. The car, whose release in the North American market after sales in Japan and Europe has been much anticipated, appears to be a standard Toyota iQ with a few body upgrades.

Like most of Scion’s products, the iQ Concept is a “polarizing” car. It features 18″ wheels that can barely fit in the micro-compact’s tiny wheel wells and a radioactive paint job that from different angles can look either yellow or green.

However, edgy and impractical the car looks, do keep in mind that it is still a concept. During the release, Scion made it abundantly clear that, like in other markets, they intend the car to be an urban machine, owned mostly by young adults. This leads me to believe that not only will the concept make it to market, but it will make it with a look more reminiscent of the Toyota iQ.