Comments on: Scion iQ could hit U.S. market by late 2010 http://www.leftlanenews.com/scion-iq-could-hit-u-s-market-by-late-2010.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:27:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: 10ft http://www.leftlanenews.com/scion-iq-could-hit-u-s-market-by-late-2010.html#comment-470006 10ft Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:39:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19231#comment-470006 Need more oil for GM is exactly why I will never buy another automobile made by GM. Unions and their forced pay scale have cost the America people a great car company. Hanging on GM worshipers don't stand a chance in the coming years. GM has done terrible keeping pace with what America needs and not what Detroit wants. Seems to me Ford Motor Company is the only American car company with any sense left in management. Just think, I once owned a 1967 tri-power 427 Corvette, when gas only cost $0.24 a gallon. We will not be seeing that again. I drive a Scion and my wife drives a Nissan, both are better cars, in my opinion, than anything I see on the American lots. Since it is my opinion that pays for my automobiles, the American car manufacturers are out of luck. Need more oil for GM is exactly why I will never buy another automobile made by GM. Unions and their forced pay scale have cost the America people a great car company. Hanging on GM worshipers don’t stand a chance in the coming years. GM has done terrible keeping pace with what America needs and not what Detroit wants. Seems to me Ford Motor Company is the only American car company with any sense left in management. Just think, I once owned a 1967 tri-power 427 Corvette, when gas only cost $0.24 a gallon. We will not be seeing that again.

I drive a Scion and my wife drives a Nissan, both are better cars, in my opinion, than anything I see on the American lots. Since it is my opinion that pays for my automobiles, the American car manufacturers are out of luck.

]]> By: beatusmongous http://www.leftlanenews.com/scion-iq-could-hit-u-s-market-by-late-2010.html#comment-466985 beatusmongous Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:32:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19231#comment-466985 I disagree, Dr. Fill. It's hideous in this iteration. I disagree, Dr. Fill. It’s hideous in this iteration.

]]> By: DrFill http://www.leftlanenews.com/scion-iq-could-hit-u-s-market-by-late-2010.html#comment-466757 DrFill Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:45:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19231#comment-466757 Finally a real news story! If this car can get 40MPG city, it will be a huge hit! Easy to park, should cost about the same as a Yaris 3 door About $2k less than an xD Plenty of safety Perfect for the little girl going to college Expect 5-6k units a month Just what Scion needs DrFill Finally a real news story!

If this car can get 40MPG city, it will be a huge hit!
Easy to park, should cost about the same as a Yaris 3 door
About $2k less than an xD
Plenty of safety
Perfect for the little girl going to college

Expect 5-6k units a month
Just what Scion needs
DrFill

]]> By: andy http://www.leftlanenews.com/scion-iq-could-hit-u-s-market-by-late-2010.html#comment-466724 andy Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19231#comment-466724 instead of companies competing for performance numbers, seems they are now going for "ugliest 'wtf' was that car"... toyota and nissan seem to be paving the way .. i never thought the day would come that a company would sell a new car in NA that i could say, "wow, the PT Cruiser wasnt really all THAT bad" instead of companies competing for performance numbers, seems they are now going for “ugliest ‘wtf’ was that car”… toyota and nissan seem to be paving the way
.. i never thought the day would come that a company would sell a new car in NA that i could say, “wow, the PT Cruiser wasnt really all THAT bad”

]]> By: howsmydriving http://www.leftlanenews.com/scion-iq-could-hit-u-s-market-by-late-2010.html#comment-466689 howsmydriving Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:54:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19231#comment-466689 This car is the first to come along with the potential charisma to put a dent in Mini sales. This car is the first to come along with the potential charisma to put a dent in Mini sales.

]]> By: Sgt Pepper http://www.leftlanenews.com/scion-iq-could-hit-u-s-market-by-late-2010.html#comment-466668 Sgt Pepper Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:03:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19231#comment-466668 Maybe its good if cars get smaller then I can run over all the Bicycle idiots that hog the road and dont pay a gas tax to maintain the roads. Maybe they'll survive the impact. Maybe its good if cars get smaller then I can run over all the Bicycle idiots that hog the road and dont pay a gas tax to maintain the roads. Maybe they’ll survive the impact.

]]> By: Bankruptcy2009 http://www.leftlanenews.com/scion-iq-could-hit-u-s-market-by-late-2010.html#comment-466618 Bankruptcy2009 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:14:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19231#comment-466618 Both I and the rest of america absolutely thinks there is a market for these ultra small cars. Think of it people. If you do live in the city your taxed by the city several ways for owning any car period as a matter of fact its a liability the larger the car gets. Larger vehicles are harder to park in the city, less manuverable in tight spots of which their are plenty besides parking. I live in the city and these things will take off here for sure. Both I and the rest of america absolutely thinks there is a market for these ultra small cars. Think of it people. If you do live in the city your taxed by the city several ways for owning any car period as a matter of fact its a liability the larger the car gets. Larger vehicles are harder to park in the city, less manuverable in tight spots of which their are plenty besides parking. I live in the city and these things will take off here for sure.

]]> By: Bankruptcy2009 http://www.leftlanenews.com/scion-iq-could-hit-u-s-market-by-late-2010.html#comment-466613 Bankruptcy2009 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:09:06 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19231#comment-466613 Well with Toyota bringing over the IQ and Fiat with its 500 coming then I think its time Ford decides to bring over the KA to compete in that arena as well. Well with Toyota bringing over the IQ and Fiat with its 500 coming then I think its time Ford decides to bring over the KA to compete in that arena as well.

]]> By: Borat http://www.leftlanenews.com/scion-iq-could-hit-u-s-market-by-late-2010.html#comment-466600 Borat Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:45:58 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19231#comment-466600 beatusmongous, Dallas is not a surprise, nor any other large town. I meant Texas as ranch land, and great open spaces. OK, I should use Alaska as a reference point :) beatusmongous, Dallas is not a surprise, nor any other large town. I meant Texas as ranch land, and great open spaces. OK, I should use Alaska as a reference point :)

]]> By: Borat http://www.leftlanenews.com/scion-iq-could-hit-u-s-market-by-late-2010.html#comment-466597 Borat Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:42:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19231#comment-466597 Johny, Penske amassed a huge automotive empire. He introduced Subaru to US and to be fair he also brought us Yugo. And based on what I know, he did it by driving fast and furious. Johny, Penske amassed a huge automotive empire. He introduced Subaru to US and to be fair he also brought us Yugo. And based on what I know, he did it by driving fast and furious.

]]> By: Need more oil for GM http://www.leftlanenews.com/scion-iq-could-hit-u-s-market-by-late-2010.html#comment-466596 Need more oil for GM Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:41:28 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19231#comment-466596 You'll be walking home as well once the car breaks down for the umpteenth time. This is a Toyota afterall. A Chevrolet Aveo would be a much better choice for you. Infinitely more reliable and way better build quality than any POS Toyoda GM. AN American Revolution You’ll be walking home as well once the car breaks down for the umpteenth time. This is a Toyota afterall. A Chevrolet Aveo would be a much better choice for you. Infinitely more reliable and way better build quality than any POS Toyoda

GM. AN American Revolution

]]> By: Sgt Pepper http://www.leftlanenews.com/scion-iq-could-hit-u-s-market-by-late-2010.html#comment-466592 Sgt Pepper Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:24:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19231#comment-466592 I saw this car at the New York car show, It had a large crowd around it. I thought it looked great. I think i will take the electric version and my kid can walk home from soccer practice. I saw this car at the New York car show, It had a large crowd around it. I thought it looked great. I think i will take the electric version and my kid can walk home from soccer practice.

]]> By: zoomzoomer http://www.leftlanenews.com/scion-iq-could-hit-u-s-market-by-late-2010.html#comment-466591 zoomzoomer Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:23:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19231#comment-466591 DUH to the "premium price" strategy.. of course it will retail at a higher price than the Yaris (due to higher costs and lower volume).. but I would assume it will become the price leader for the Scion brand, since the xD is already a "premium" version of the Yaris 5-door, with which it now shares showroom space. DUH to the “premium price” strategy.. of course it will retail at a higher price than the Yaris (due to higher costs and lower volume).. but I would assume it will become the price leader for the Scion brand, since the xD is already a “premium” version of the Yaris 5-door, with which it now shares showroom space.

]]> By: orangecones http://www.leftlanenews.com/scion-iq-could-hit-u-s-market-by-late-2010.html#comment-466581 orangecones Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:41:42 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19231#comment-466581 ricky_b....you are *almost* right... the Aveo was actually designed and built by Daewoo, not Suzuki. That said, as someone who has a Daewoo in the family.....the car will have problems with every component but the driving bits...so your A/C will die, radio die, various interior trims fall off, but the engine will still somehow chuga-chug-chug. But back on topic, those of you who are saying "This is too small / who will buy this?"...you are obviously not city folk and this car isn't meant for you, so move on and buy another F150/Silverado. I live in a city of 8 or 9 million and I can see a clear advantage to having a small car. Not to mention that gas in cities is more expensive, therefore small car also equals better fuel economy, which is also a huge plus. ricky_b….you are *almost* right… the Aveo was actually designed and built by Daewoo, not Suzuki. That said, as someone who has a Daewoo in the family…..the car will have problems with every component but the driving bits…so your A/C will die, radio die, various interior trims fall off, but the engine will still somehow chuga-chug-chug.

But back on topic, those of you who are saying “This is too small / who will buy this?”…you are obviously not city folk and this car isn’t meant for you, so move on and buy another F150/Silverado. I live in a city of 8 or 9 million and I can see a clear advantage to having a small car. Not to mention that gas in cities is more expensive, therefore small car also equals better fuel economy, which is also a huge plus.

]]> By: beatusmongous http://www.leftlanenews.com/scion-iq-could-hit-u-s-market-by-late-2010.html#comment-466573 beatusmongous Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:09:16 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19231#comment-466573 Borat, this will surprise the hell out of you, but Dallas was one of the hottest selling spots for the ForTwo. There are a lot of city dwellers and urbanites in those parts that are all into the ecovision crap. Texas definitely isn't what it used to be, that's for sure. As far as this goes, the original iQ was decent, but this yellow Scion version is hideous. Bring me the Aston Martin version of the iQ, as it is at least decent looking. Concerning the EV version, Smart's ForTwo ED has been in real world testing for some time, and has been said to have a minimum range of 75 miles on a single charge. If the iQ EV is priced anywhere close to the ForTwo ED (supposed to be coming to the US in 2012 as well), the only two trade-offs would be an extra seat for 25 miles less, and of course the looks. Carstuff, chicks buy more cars than we realize. Chick cars sell like crazy (Corolla), so don't discount them. Sure, they aren't for enthusiasts, but enthusiasts cars are more of a niche market than chick cars are. You make a great point with the 50 mile range, though. For me, it's perfect (15 mile round trip - no freeway), but for most inner-city commuters, 50 miles may not cut it. They would be charging the thing every night. I'd be able to go several days in between charges, but I'm in a decent situation regarding my commute. I consider myself lucky. However, we'll just have to wait and see what the market decides. Francois, you must be new here. Pay no mind to NMOFGM. He's nothing but a tool. Borat, this will surprise the hell out of you, but Dallas was one of the hottest selling spots for the ForTwo. There are a lot of city dwellers and urbanites in those parts that are all into the ecovision crap. Texas definitely isn’t what it used to be, that’s for sure.

As far as this goes, the original iQ was decent, but this yellow Scion version is hideous. Bring me the Aston Martin version of the iQ, as it is at least decent looking. Concerning the EV version, Smart’s ForTwo ED has been in real world testing for some time, and has been said to have a minimum range of 75 miles on a single charge. If the iQ EV is priced anywhere close to the ForTwo ED (supposed to be coming to the US in 2012 as well), the only two trade-offs would be an extra seat for 25 miles less, and of course the looks.

Carstuff, chicks buy more cars than we realize. Chick cars sell like crazy (Corolla), so don’t discount them. Sure, they aren’t for enthusiasts, but enthusiasts cars are more of a niche market than chick cars are. You make a great point with the 50 mile range, though. For me, it’s perfect (15 mile round trip – no freeway), but for most inner-city commuters, 50 miles may not cut it. They would be charging the thing every night. I’d be able to go several days in between charges, but I’m in a decent situation regarding my commute. I consider myself lucky. However, we’ll just have to wait and see what the market decides.

Francois, you must be new here. Pay no mind to NMOFGM. He’s nothing but a tool.

]]> By: cocojoe53 http://www.leftlanenews.com/scion-iq-could-hit-u-s-market-by-late-2010.html#comment-466567 cocojoe53 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:43:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19231#comment-466567 We are beginning to see many new cars that are answers to questions nobody has asked. Yes, there is a small market for these ultra small cars. Just like there is a small market for niche vehicles like the upcoming Volt. But if its to small, or to expensive(Volt), it won't sell in volume in the US. Now as far as NMOFGM, why do you even comment on his posts? He or she just makes these idiotic statements to get a rise out of people... We are beginning to see many new cars that are answers to questions nobody has asked. Yes, there is a small market for these ultra small cars. Just like there is a small market for niche vehicles like the upcoming Volt. But if its to small, or to expensive(Volt), it won’t sell in volume in the US. Now as far as NMOFGM, why do you even comment on his posts? He or she just makes these idiotic statements to get a rise out of people…

]]> By: CADDY-V http://www.leftlanenews.com/scion-iq-could-hit-u-s-market-by-late-2010.html#comment-466563 CADDY-V Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:19:34 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19231#comment-466563 2wheeledspeed: I agree. I saw a cube the other day and the only words that could come out of my mouth were WTF. As for this butt ugly thing the same goes WTF. 2wheeledspeed:
I agree. I saw a cube the other day and the only words that could come out of my mouth were WTF. As for this butt ugly thing the same goes WTF.

]]> By: Fletch http://www.leftlanenews.com/scion-iq-could-hit-u-s-market-by-late-2010.html#comment-466560 Fletch Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:15:04 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19231#comment-466560 I can see a market for these purpose built city cars. I can't imagine sharing the interstate with 18 wheelers in one of these though. Guess that's why I don't have a motorcycle either. Nobody should be surprised when the crash tests don't hold up well to larger vehicles. I can see a market for these purpose built city cars. I can’t imagine sharing the interstate with 18 wheelers in one of these though. Guess that’s why I don’t have a motorcycle either. Nobody should be surprised when the crash tests don’t hold up well to larger vehicles.

]]> By: ricky_b http://www.leftlanenews.com/scion-iq-could-hit-u-s-market-by-late-2010.html#comment-466556 ricky_b Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:57:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19231#comment-466556 Did anyone forget to remind NMOFGM that the Chevy Aveo is actually a rebadged Suzuki? And Suzuki is a Japanese company with assembly plants also in Korea, which is where the car is built. Therefore NMOFGM, the Aveo is NOT and American car or design. It is a Korean made car based on Japanese designs. Did anyone forget to remind NMOFGM that the Chevy Aveo is actually a rebadged Suzuki? And Suzuki is a Japanese company with assembly plants also in Korea, which is where the car is built. Therefore NMOFGM, the Aveo is NOT and American car or design. It is a Korean made car based on Japanese designs.

]]> By: 2WheeledSpeed http://www.leftlanenews.com/scion-iq-could-hit-u-s-market-by-late-2010.html#comment-466552 2WheeledSpeed Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:51:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19231#comment-466552 Dear Lord almighty. They only get uglier every year. I hated Scion when they first came out, I didn't think anyone could out-ugly the xB until Nissan came out with the Cube. I'm not against small city cars, but please stop making these retarded looking things... Dear Lord almighty. They only get uglier every year. I hated Scion when they first came out, I didn’t think anyone could out-ugly the xB until Nissan came out with the Cube. I’m not against small city cars, but please stop making these retarded looking things…

]]> By: Francois_1616 http://www.leftlanenews.com/scion-iq-could-hit-u-s-market-by-late-2010.html#comment-466551 Francois_1616 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:48:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19231#comment-466551 This is basically a Toyota so I don't really know why you say its reliability will be less then a Toyota. Toyota's are known for their good reliability. A Chevy Aveo isn't that good anyway. NMOFGM your just very stubborn !! This is basically a Toyota so I don’t really know why you say its reliability will be less then a Toyota. Toyota’s are known for their good reliability. A Chevy Aveo isn’t that good anyway. NMOFGM your just very stubborn !!

]]> By: FitForFuture http://www.leftlanenews.com/scion-iq-could-hit-u-s-market-by-late-2010.html#comment-466550 FitForFuture Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:47:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19231#comment-466550 Purpose built vehicles are gaining popularity. City cars (Mini, Smart, IQ, 500, small electric) fit in tiny parking spaces (think of the street spaces that are less than a full-size car) and carry limited passengers & cargo. Large SUV's carry much more and are suited for family, suburban and freeway use. The Volt, Prius, Insight and other smaller hybrids excel in high mileage freeway and city commuting. The question becomes- will GM have a product for the City Car segment (the Volt will be priced outside of this segment)? Ford will have the Fiesta and Chrysler will have Fiat's 500. Purpose built vehicles are gaining popularity. City cars (Mini, Smart, IQ, 500, small electric) fit in tiny parking spaces (think of the street spaces that are less than a full-size car) and carry limited passengers & cargo. Large SUV’s carry much more and are suited for family, suburban and freeway use. The Volt, Prius, Insight and other smaller hybrids excel in high mileage freeway and city commuting. The question becomes- will GM have a product for the City Car segment (the Volt will be priced outside of this segment)? Ford will have the Fiesta and Chrysler will have Fiat’s 500.

]]> By: johnnycanuck http://www.leftlanenews.com/scion-iq-could-hit-u-s-market-by-late-2010.html#comment-466546 johnnycanuck Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:34:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19231#comment-466546 A premium turd is still a turd. Maybe that's why the word 'funky' comes up so much. Borat, there's one guy who expected Smart to sell and his name is Penske. A premium turd is still a turd. Maybe that’s why the word ‘funky’ comes up so much.

Borat, there’s one guy who expected Smart to sell and his name is Penske.

]]> By: Borat http://www.leftlanenews.com/scion-iq-could-hit-u-s-market-by-late-2010.html#comment-466542 Borat Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:21:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19231#comment-466542 Nobody expected Smart to sell at all and it did. If recession will ease and price of gas will go up - iQ will star selling, not like condoms, but in sufficient numbers to justify cost of entry. If economy will suck, iQ still might sell due to low price. I can't imagine it being purchased in Texas or Idaho, but in coastal states with large density of population and traffic congestion it is reasonable commuter car. heck with 2 passengers it even good for commuter lanes in CA and MA. Nobody expected Smart to sell at all and it did. If recession will ease and price of gas will go up – iQ will star selling, not like condoms, but in sufficient numbers to justify cost of entry. If economy will suck, iQ still might sell due to low price. I can’t imagine it being purchased in Texas or Idaho, but in coastal states with large density of population and traffic congestion it is reasonable commuter car. heck with 2 passengers it even good for commuter lanes in CA and MA.

]]> By: Need more oil for GM http://www.leftlanenews.com/scion-iq-could-hit-u-s-market-by-late-2010.html#comment-466537 Need more oil for GM Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:15:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19231#comment-466537 Scions are for losers. Glorified Toyotas with a cheaper pricetag and worse reliability. It is embarrassing to be seen in them. Buy A Chevrolet Aveo if you want a small car with perfect reliability and outstanding quality. Buy American. Buy GM. Scions are for losers. Glorified Toyotas with a cheaper pricetag and worse reliability. It is embarrassing to be seen in them. Buy A Chevrolet Aveo if you want a small car with perfect reliability and outstanding quality.

Buy American. Buy GM.

]]> By: 05Z88Path http://www.leftlanenews.com/scion-iq-could-hit-u-s-market-by-late-2010.html#comment-466535 05Z88Path Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:59:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19231#comment-466535 That yellow space-mobile looks like a complete joke. I hope to never see one on the road... That yellow space-mobile looks like a complete joke. I hope to never see one on the road…

]]> By: AutoCritical http://www.leftlanenews.com/scion-iq-could-hit-u-s-market-by-late-2010.html#comment-466531 AutoCritical Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:41:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19231#comment-466531 Perhaps aligning itself with a movie may prove to be a good move! Perhaps aligning itself with a movie may prove to be a good move!

]]> By: carstuff http://www.leftlanenews.com/scion-iq-could-hit-u-s-market-by-late-2010.html#comment-466530 carstuff Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:40:53 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19231#comment-466530 Does anybody here really think these city cars will take off? Who is going to buy these tiny vehicles? I know the Smart is selling well but I believe these are just trendy cute cars and have no staying power. Even if gas gets to $4 in the next couple years I just do not see these on the expressways. Yes, there will be a market but pretty tiny? It is cute though. Real chick car? And now we have an electric version that will go 50 miles on one charge. As we well informed LLN readers know 80% of the people drive less than 40 miles round trip every day for work so 50 mile range will satisfy that requirement but what if you have to go pickup your kid after school and take them to soccer? Does anybody here really think these city cars will take off? Who is going to buy these tiny vehicles? I know the Smart is selling well but I believe these are just trendy cute cars and have no staying power. Even if gas gets to $4 in the next couple years I just do not see these on the expressways. Yes, there will be a market but pretty tiny? It is cute though. Real chick car?

And now we have an electric version that will go 50 miles on one charge. As we well informed LLN readers know 80% of the people drive less than 40 miles round trip every day for work so 50 mile range will satisfy that requirement but what if you have to go pickup your kid after school and take them to soccer?

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