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NeilBlanchard · 04-01-2009, 09:38 PM

Hi,

Are you sure that the 1.3L gets better mileage than the 1L? The 1L is about 95HP, so the difference may be in torque.

The iQ has 3+1 seating -- the front passenger can move ahead of the driver, making room behind for the 3rd adult. The child has to sit behind the driver.

It is ~10" longer than the Smart, and they made room by placing the steering and HVAC unit up in the center of the dash, having a very compact transmission and final drive, and the gas tank is under the front seats. There are 9 air bags, including one in the rear window.

It is also wider and lower than the Smart, and it has front wheel drive, which is a great thing, IMO. Weight is ~1,850 pounds. Selling price is supposed to be ~$13.5K, which is reasonable. Five star European crash ratings also are a plus.

Edit: the 1.33L engine will have Start/Stop technology:

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008...mpg-diesel.php

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NeilBlanchard Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maynard, MA Eaarth Posts: 7,907 Mica Blue - '05 Scion xA RS 2.0 Team Toyota 90 day: 42.48 mpg (US) Forest - '15 Nissan Leaf S Team Nissan 90 day: 156.46 mpg (US) Number 7 - '15 VW e-Golf SEL TEAM VW AUDI Group 90 day: 155.81 mpg (US) Thanks: 3,475 Thanked 2,950 Times in 1,844 Posts	Hi, Are you sure that the 1.3L gets better mileage than the 1L? The 1L is about 95HP, so the difference may be in torque. The iQ has 3+1 seating -- the front passenger can move ahead of the driver, making room behind for the 3rd adult. The child has to sit behind the driver. It is ~10" longer than the Smart, and they made room by placing the steering and HVAC unit up in the center of the dash, having a very compact transmission and final drive, and the gas tank is under the front seats. There are 9 air bags, including one in the rear window. It is also wider and lower than the Smart, and it has front wheel drive, which is a great thing, IMO. Weight is ~1,850 pounds. Selling price is supposed to be ~$13.5K, which is reasonable. Five star European crash ratings also are a plus. Edit: the 1.33L engine will have Start/Stop technology: http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008...mpg-diesel.php __________________ Sincerely, Neil http://neilblanchard.blogspot.com/ Last edited by NeilBlanchard; 04-01-2009 at 09:44 PM..