Toyota iQ 3 1.33 VVT-i Multidrive 3dr Car Review - March 2012

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List Price: £14,100
Tax Band: C
Insurance Group: 6
MPG: 54.3
CO2: 120
0-62 Mph: 11.6 secs
BHP: 98 BHP
Range: 382 miles
CarSite Verdict:  3.5/5
Toyota’s iQ city car is a great example of innovative design. The petite dimensions and four-seat practicality make it both a versatile and concrete choice for those living in a crowed area and if you’re not fussy about performance or fitting tall people in the back, the Toyota iQ 3 1.33 VVT-i Multidrive 3dr may be right up your street.

PROS:  The Toyota 3 1.33 VVT-i Multidrive 3dr not only looks super smart, it is also fun to drive and cheap to run. It is a great option for those that require something nippy to get them around town.

CONS:  It’s a little expensive considering its size and it’s certainly not the best option for those that need a lot of space. The driving experience can also become a little tiring on long journeys.

Behind the Wheel

The Toyota iQ 3 1.33 VVT-i Multidrive 3dr is the perfect companion to the city-loving individual but those that get behind the wheel shouldn’t expect a sensational experience. The light controls and agile handling make it ideal for city roads, narrow streets and tight parking bays but the performance credentials are a little lacking.

The Toyota iQ 3 1.33 VVT-i offers 98 bhp and gets from 0-62mph in a reasonable 11.6 seconds. A top speed of 106mph means that the iQ is also more than capable of the odd motorway blast.


Looks & Equipment

The Toyota iQ 3 1.33 VVT-i Multidrive 3dr certainly offers some great proportions even with its miniature dimensions. The detailing is bold and refined and this gives the car a fairly attractive appearance.

Electric door mirrors and electric windows come as standard on the Toyota iQ 3 1.33 VVT-i Multidrive 3dr along with climate control and a CD player. Sat nav and MP3 connectivity will cost you £1123 for the pair, Bluetooth is priced at £393 and you'll have to fork out an extra £363 for rear parking sensors.

Whilst the plastics in the car look and feel a little on the cheap side, the interior is a nice place to be.

Practicality, Safety & Reliability

The iQ’s safety standards are extremely high and the vehicle has been rated with a maximum five-star rating in the NCAP crash tests.

Toyota’s five-year warranty comes as standard, and the Japanese firm has an enviable reputation for reliability.

Considering its modest exterior dimensions, the Toyota team has really worked hard on the interior of the iQ 3 1.33 VVT-i Multidrive 3dr which manages to carry four passengers fairly comfortably, providing that the rear passengers are relatively short. The boot is absolutely tiny at 32 litres and even with the rear seats down the storage space is less than you'd get in the average supermini.

Value for Money

Priced at £13,825 this is the most expensive iQ you can buy and for this money you can get a much larger car. Resale values should be fairly strong however and this means that the model could prove to be a wise investment.

Running costs are kept low thanks to low carbon emissions of 120g/km and high fuel efficiency of 54.3 mpg. Insurance should also be cheap and road tax will be inexpensive with the iQ coming under VED band C.

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