2014 Scion iQ Reviews from Third-Party Sources
Researching the 2014 Scion iQ? We have assembled a grouping of third-party reviews from trusted sites such a s Kelley Blue Book, Edmunds, and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, among others, to help you make the most informed car-buying decision possible.
Whats Experts Are Saying about the 2014 Scion iQ:
“The 2014 Scion iQ is among a crop of tiny cars that emphasize high fuel economy, low entry cost and stylish design. Like the Fiat 500 and Chevrolet Spark, the iQ boasts youthful looks and more refinement than the Smart Fortwo....
You'll Like This Car If: If you live in a crowded place where you need to fight for a parking space, the iQ is worth its weight in gold. This Scion's fuel efficiency, residual value, and the reliability record of its Toyota parent are also alluring.”
Favorite Features:
TIGHT TURNING RADIUS
Making a U-turn in some vehicles can feel like a gamble, but with the iQ's 26.4-foot turning circle you'll never have to worry about that dreaded 3-point turn amid oncoming traffic. In less dramatic situations, this also translates to tight maneuverability in parking lots.
STAGGERED SEATING
By pushing the dashboard and console forward, the 2014 Scion iQ puts the front passenger slightly ahead of the driver, which cleverly adds extra room for a passenger in back. There's no such luck for those behind the driver, though.”
kbb.com (Kelley Blue Book) _________________________________
“Launched in 2012 and largely unchanged in its third year, the Scion iQ is precisely 10 feet long. Its blocky, slab-sided styling is tougher-looking than the Smart's rounder lines, and the Scion looks especially good on the available, handsome, and large 17-inch alloy wheels, which give it a surprisingly aggressive stance. It's still stubby, but it's stubby-with-attitude.... It handles well, and while you'd expect it to be good in urban cut-and-thrust driving, it rides far better--and more confidently--at higher speeds than does the Smart..... Safety is often top of mind when looking at such small cars, and the iQ has not only the usual allotment of electronic safety and control systems, but no fewer than 11 different airbags--including one protecting the rear passenger's head from contact with the hatchback window glass, a world first...... The small size and leisurely acceleration pay off in fuel economy, though. The Scion iQ is rated by the EPA at 37 mpg combined (36 mpg city, 37 mpg highway). That's 1 mpg better than the Smart, but it comes with a considerably better driving experience.”
CarConnection.com report _________________________________
“The iQ is Scion's premium micro-subcompact, packaged as a three-door, four-passenger hatchback. It features intelligent and functional design elements that follow a "less is more" philosophy, offering innovative technologies and surprising comfort in the world's smallest four-seater....
For 2014, the Scion brand is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Unique 10th Anniversary Edition iQ is available in limited numbers. It features exclusive exterior paint, silver seatbelts, a solar powered illuminated shift knob, illuminated badges, graphite gray finish 16" alloy wheels, and BeSpoke premium audio with navigation.”
AOL Autos at autos.aol.com_________________________________
"It’s good-looking, the interior design is about the best of any cheap car, and the seats are comfortable. The suspension is simple, but it works well, and the precise steering and its size make the iQ super easy to park."
Car and Driver (2012) _________________________________
