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SVOboy 04-15-2009 07:52 PM

More Scion iQ photos (incredibly ugly)
 
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http://benjaminftjones.com/images/nyias/DSC_0271.JPG

http://benjaminftjones.com/images/nyias/DSC_0258.JPG

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NeilBlanchard 04-15-2009 10:24 PM

Hi,

I agree, this version is dumb -- I think only the young uns' will want it to look like this... Please take away all the extra goop, Toyota!

Notice the little "wedges" at the back of the rear quarter windows -- I think these are helping the aero.

Big Dave 04-16-2009 09:03 PM

You're right. It is butt-ugly.

Looks like a honked off little wasp. Quick! Get the can of lineman's bug spray and hose this thing down before it multiplies.

davidgrey50 04-17-2009 03:51 PM

Well, I like it. Kinda chunky, kinda punky, kinda funky.

skyl4rk 04-17-2009 04:04 PM

Somebody has been watching too much cartoons. This is the kind of crap that drove Detroit into the guardrail.

Blue07CivicEX 04-17-2009 04:24 PM

It looks like the Smart4Two has a teenage stepchild rebelling... it needs some piercings and maybe some vinyl decals.

Formula413 04-21-2009 06:42 PM

Tough crowd :)

I think it looks neat personally. The front is a little awkward. I probably wouldn't want to own one though, I'd be willing to bet it has Toyota's trademark lifeless driving feel.

Christ 04-21-2009 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeilBlanchard (Post 98266)
Hi,

I agree, this version is dumb -- I think only the young uns' will want it to look like this... Please take away all the extra goop, Toyota!

Notice the little "wedges" at the back of the rear quarter windows -- I think these are helping the aero.

You realize that Scion's target consumer is less than 25 years old, right?

The whole point of Toyota bringing Scion into the limelight in the first place was so that Toyota could maintain traditionalism in their cars, while still having something out there that could compete and be moddable with no problems, and no background in automotive experience. You take it to the dealer, say "I want this" and it's done. Crappily, but it's done. And it's covered under the factory warranty, unlike aftermarket mods, which usually void the warranty.

Who are the most likely generation to mod a 4 cylinder "thing" that looks like a work boot or a smashed up trashcan, or a toaster, or a fish tank, etc... ?

20 somethings. Target acquired.

Cobb 09-21-2014 06:02 PM

Anyone on this forum ever purchase or drive one? Looks like an alternative to the Smart with seating for 2 and more cargo or 3 and a child if you fit the cookie cutter of their family.

cptsideways 09-21-2014 06:58 PM

We have had the Iq in europe for at least 6 years now, its not been popular (too expensive over here) I was on the launch team for it when it was new.

For those who might not know google "Aston Martin Cygnet" you might be a little surprised.

Cobb 09-21-2014 07:42 PM

I like how they used the iconic grill to the Euro Iq ie Aston Martin Cygnet. :D

Formula413 09-21-2014 10:35 PM

Talk about devaluing the brand. I don't know what's worse, putting that grill on a Scion Iq or a Ford Fusion.

markweatherill 09-22-2014 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Formula413 (Post 446751)
Talk about devaluing the brand. I don't know what's worse, putting that grill on a Scion Iq or a Ford Fusion.

I believe the Cygnet exists solely to bring AM's 'fleet average' emissions down. I've never seen one on the road!

Vman455 09-22-2014 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markweatherill (Post 446764)
I believe the Cygnet exists solely to bring AM's 'fleet average' emissions down. I've never seen one on the road!

Existed. It stopped production more than a year ago, and Autocar says there were only 143 sold.

Formula413 09-22-2014 12:52 PM

So it's a collector car then? :cool:

cowmeat 09-22-2014 01:48 PM

Was it 3D printed from some Japanese anime kid's show?

It looks like what a Transformer would turn back into if it was running Windows 98 and hit the blue screen of death just as it started the transforming process

redpoint5 09-22-2014 02:25 PM

I'm not one to care what a car looks like, usually, but this is pretty bad. Looks like a crazed PacMan. Form should follow function is my philosophy.

The car should sell well with the younger crowd who don't have good parallel parking skills or friends.

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidgrey50 (Post 98688)
Well, I like it. Kinda chunky, kinda punky, kinda funky.

Looking at your avatar, my assumption is that you would not be considered a young un' (25 or younger).

BobS 09-23-2014 11:28 PM

Obviously designed by the guy who drew Pokemon. I knew that game would come back to haunt us.

NeilBlanchard 09-24-2014 08:42 AM

Folks - this is the "concept" of the iQ - they juiced it up boy racer style.

We have had the iQ in production for several years now.

some_other_dave 09-24-2014 04:57 PM

Well, the thread was started a half-decade back...

-soD

Cobb 09-24-2014 07:27 PM

Wow, you just described me to a T. :eek: Having a small car and parallel parking has its advantages. :thumbup:

Quote:

Originally Posted by redpoint5 (Post 446811)
The car should sell well with the younger crowd who don't have good parallel parking skills or friends.


Honda100 09-25-2014 10:37 PM

To be fair, they're not that popular in Japan either. Actually, I don't think they are popular anywhere.


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