Toyota iQ Scion, Tiny Cars with Advanced Features

After a long awaited finally Toyota Motor Corporation Toyota to launch small cars in the Scion iQ carpet New York Auto Show 2010. Cars that can accommodate three adult passengers and one child were equipped with several advanced features.

Besides Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and anti-lock brake system (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), the tiny hatchback also features Brake Assist (BA) and Traction Control (TRAC). "In fact, 10 pieces of airbag-one at the back door-curtains became standard equipment on this car," said Toyota's press release as quoted motorauthority.com

Apart from that device; Toyota is also adding entertainment devices such as two-din audio system with six speakers. MP3 and USB connection is also available.

Although engine capacity of 1300 cc iQ only four cylinders, but the strength reaches 90 horsepower. While technology Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVTi), which bears make fuel-efficient iQ Scion, which is only 4.3 liters for 100 kilometers of distance covered.

Three-door hatchback is also claimed to be very suitable for transportation in the city. Because, thanks to the axle, which is, only 2 meters supported by suspension of MacPherson struts up (in front side) and torsion beam, this car is very agile invited to maneuver.

In fact, a car with a length 2.98 meters (m), width of no more than 1.6 m, 1.5 m high and it also features steering-wheel-mounted controls. As a result, not only lively but also safe. Happenings speed, Toyota calls this car could drive up to 170 kilometers per hour.

In addition to variants offered in 1300 cc engine, this car was also offered variants of 1000 cc engine. But there were no accompanying feature differences. Only in the kitchen sector runway just what distinguishes these two variants.

Power second variant it reaches 70 horsepower. Consumption of fuel just closed to within less than 1300 cc variant is 4.3 to 100 km. Only, Toyota did not mention the price tag of that new model.

Manufacturers are only mentioned, in addition marketed in the United States,iQ Scion is also marketed in Europe and Japan from late 2010 this.

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