Toyota IQ Review: Why This Is The Best Small Car You Can Buy! Full Review & Test Drive Video.

Toyota IQ. Is this the best city car? This 1.3 model has some unique design features creating internal space while keeping the cars overall size to a minimum. Tim looks at the cars practicality and how it drives on the road, in this extensive review. Designed at the Toyota European Design and Development studio in Nice, France, the iQ is noted for its specialized engineering to maximize passenger space and minimize length. The design accommodates four occupants, although one of the seats has very little legroom and is not suitable for adults. Following a concept presented at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, the production iQ debuted at the March 2008 Geneva Motor Show. Japanese sales began in November 2008 and European sales in January 2009.In 2008, the iQ was named the Japanese Car of the Year. The name iQ, an initialism of the term intelligence quotient, recalls a competitor, the Smart Fortwo. The letters "iQ" also stand for "individuality", "innovation", "quality", a hint at its "cubic form" and also a "cue" for owners to embrace new types of vehicles and lifestyles. The iQ reached the end of production in December 2015, and it was discontinued in Japan in April 2016.