Toyota unveiling two new cars at Geneva
14 Feb, 2008
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To address the needs of “modern motoring”, Toyota is showcasing two new models at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
The Toyota iQ will be shown in production form, and is based on the Concept Car iQ displayed at last year’s Frankfurt Show. Designed to carry three adults and extras, the iQ is unique in its compact packaging, being less than three metres long. Toyota says that it utilises “six space-saving but inter-linked engineering innovations that represent a revolution in Toyota’s automotive vehicle development.”
Also shown will be the Urban Cruiser.
This compact SUV is Toyota’s take on an environmentally responsible all-roader, which both satisfies the desire for a higher driving position, but low fuel consumption and emissions.
Two concept cars will be shown as well, in the form of the Toyota 1/X plug-in hybrid concept in combination with flexible fuel vehicle technology, and the i-Real personal mobility concept.
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February 14th, 2008 at 10:53 am
If you try hard enough you can make the iQ look like a smart fortwo. OMG lawsuit!!!
That SUV looks pretty solid too
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February 14th, 2008 at 10:57 am
i think it looks like the Toyota AYGO
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February 14th, 2008 at 11:18 am
unusually the near production iQ looks better than the concept imo.
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February 14th, 2008 at 12:41 pm
i doubt the production car will have rear disc brakes and such large wheels!
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February 14th, 2008 at 12:58 pm
That’s right BoB, Toyota cost-cutting will as per usual fall into place here.
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February 14th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Most people who drive Toyotas dont have an iQ anyway haaaaaaaaa…
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February 14th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
I don’t like the corporate front styling Toyota’s are starting to share. Reminds of the car Noddy and Big ears drove.
Starting to all look the same but to different scale.
Yeah theyr’e becoming real tight arses as far as standard options go. Remember when the early Corollas came here with Radios and heater demisters etc and carpet on the floor all as standard!
Toyota better not get too complacent as I think many Cardigan wearers are already jumping ship to the Koreans.
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February 14th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
TP mustn’t be home from school yet.
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February 14th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
What a dull effort for the “urbane cruiser”
I could have achieved the same effect with my grandmothers 03 corolla hatch, a lift kit and a set of alloys.
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February 14th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
The iQ is smaller than the yaris so i would like to see it seat 3 adults, cause i have some big dought!
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February 14th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
Haaaaa that white one looks like my old microwave ?? White goods at its best :o)
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February 14th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
Realcars, judging by the ever increasing sales boom at Toyota, it appears Toyota is on a solid track with nobody jumping ship to Korean. However, with the ever decreasing sales of American manufactuers, it very much appears that once Holden and Ford buyers are abviously the folks jumping over to Korean cars. Sales and statistics give us all the answers not silly comments from dopy heads.
Toyota is not just currently only enjoying it’s greatest success of all at the moment in the world but are beginning to outslog the combined efforts of Holden and Ford on some given months with each of them now returning some the most embarrassing figures ever. Why don’t tools like yourself start looking at reality instead of making twits outta ‘yaselves.
Boo hoo, Holden and Ford going down the gurgler while Toyota enjoys that ‘Oh what a feeling”
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February 14th, 2008 at 5:06 pm
i really like the iq much better than yaris or smart [yaris is ugly cant stand the taillights if peugeot can do all red ones why cant they?]
but autoexpress confiremd that all iqs will have standard sat nav and be priced from around AU 17000
really wasnt expeting the urban thing because its just a scion xd but with better nose should have lower ride height
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February 14th, 2008 at 5:23 pm
I own a Toyota and like Toyota amongst many other brands, however this is to hippy for me. The iQ looks like a yaris with an allergic reaction to petrol.
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February 14th, 2008 at 5:40 pm
No Realcars, I wasnt home from my JOB… child.
As for cars, I like the IQ but the SUV is fugly to me. Regarding brakes, although I would say it SHOULD have discs… if its sold cheap then it shouldnt matter, its a light car as long as the front brakes which take most of the load are good its safe as houses.
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February 14th, 2008 at 6:42 pm
the “urban cruiser” looks very much like the new Subaru SUV
(forgot its name, starts with a “T” i think)
perhaps the Toyota/subaru affiliation is starting to show??
i think the IQ will actually be a hit for them.
with toyota mighty marketing behind it im sure they will see it as a worth while venture. imageine a smart car that actually got some toyota marketing……..they would move them no questions asked.
i think plenty of inner city uni goers for eg would go for this sort of thing.
definately not my cup of tea and i cant personally stand these sort of cars, but i can still see a market for it when done properly
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February 14th, 2008 at 10:48 pm
The Urban Cruiser has very similar lines to the Nissan ‘Note’ Eurobland car. Dull Dull Dull. Yawn i’m falling asleep reading bout dull dull cars from Mazda
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February 15th, 2008 at 4:12 am
280zx… what you say about Toyota drivers not having iQ… im aware its meant to make fun of this car… but if you do believe that deep inside… then Im afraid its you who doesnt have an iQ…
first of all, Im “into” cars as most here, but cars are not smart investments… looking at sales for corolla, camry etc world wide, shows that most people who buy them are just looking for everyday drivers… basically people not willing to fork out the premium dosh for performance… because that extra dosh is better spent somewhere else…
so really.. people who buy Toyotas, well most buy it for the sake of A to B transportation… which is smart… spending thousands on cars isnt a good investment… even if you can afford it… usually first thing people do is spend money on investments then once they are racking it in.. thats when spending money on “not so smart” investments or “hobbies” such as cars comes in…
so again… I’d watch what you say… and that goes for everyone who automatically label specific car drivers as such… its ignorance to the T..
Now on this car… someone mentioned that the wheels are a bit big for the near production version.. well.. I think those are 14s… this car is smaller than a yaris… its a 3 seater max… 2 adults and 1 for a small passenger.
So I think its the car itself that is making the wheels look big…
I’ve talked about this on another board/forum. The future of cars are personal pods… electric based pods… with compact interior compartments, compact electronic devices, even the seats will consists of thinner cushion material that provides the same protection and comfort as current seats… again all due as manufacturing becomes cheaper as we progress….
a motorcycle’s configuration of 2 seater (max), 2 wheels, efficient body/engine size… its the ultimate goal of transportation… of course safety and weather are obstacles, but as manufacturing progress and material processing becomes cheaper… the leash on engineer’s ideas also loosens up… which means, well the future of automotive is really going to be towards “personal” carriers as opposed to driving.. dont worry, performance cars are still going to sell, i’m talking about mass produced everyday travellers…
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February 15th, 2008 at 9:56 am
TP: “No Realcars, I wasnt home from my JOB”
Macca’s doesn’t count. Or did you flunk outa uni?
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February 15th, 2008 at 10:13 am
To Jamison (Toyota dribbler) Quote ” so really.. people who buy Toyotas, well most buy it for the sake of A to B transportation… which is smart… spending thousands on cars isnt a good investment… even if you can afford it…” So what your saying is cars like Merc’s, Rolls Royce etc loose their value ?? Is that what your saying and Toyotas are a better option? Hmmmmm Dip Shit is one word that comes to mind and you think my iQ is bad!
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February 15th, 2008 at 10:56 am
280ZX, Jamison was right.
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February 15th, 2008 at 10:58 am
280zx = Holden/Ford crap artist.
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February 15th, 2008 at 11:17 am
Actually I think he is a Nissan fan……?
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February 15th, 2008 at 11:21 am
Yeah thanks Bret no idea what Joel is on about Holden/Ford crap artist?? Can you explain Joel what Holden/Ford has to do with a 280zx ? Or maybe they brought out a similar model? Hmm not sure …. You dont work at Macca’s with TP do you? LOL
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February 15th, 2008 at 11:24 am
Good job 280zx, you managed to quote Jamison out of context. Obviously reading and comprehension aren’t one of your strong points. Allow me to fill in the blanks for you…
What he is saying is yes SOME performance/luxury vehicles will hold or even increase their value, however these cars are so expensive that the average person would never be able to afford them anyway. Now if only SOME vehicles will hold or increase in value then obviously conversely the majority of vehicles will depreciate. It’s quite simple really.
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February 15th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Judging by the comments that i have read under some posts were ‘280zx’ comes up - despite the name, the person very much comes across as a Holden/Ford fan. One doesn’t need to be a bright spark to work that out especially considering i have yet sighted 280zx discussing or comparing examples against any of those from the Nissan camp. Drive a Nissan but don’t mind a Holden or Ford… right !!
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February 15th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
280zx - if TP works at Macca’s then atleast he has job. Odds are, i believe you would probably be challenged to even score such a position.
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February 15th, 2008 at 2:20 pm
To make it simple, cars are depreciating assets in general, hence a BAD investment.
People who are “into” cars are in the same boat as people “into” guitars, computers etc. Basically…. A Hobby. For the mundane, its a A to B tool. So buying a car that has less outgoing/expenses e.g. reliable, fuel efficient, is their number one driver to purchasing a car. Obviously then the most reliable and fuel effecient car would not be always the purchased car, thats when personal and capacity preferences comes in… People then look at comforts, carry capacities and style etc, thats when differentiation kicks in and competition starts to heat up.
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February 15th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
Haaaaaa Joel your a crack up ! I have a job mate i work at a Toyota dealership ! Now that has stuffed you Completely.
And Titan thats your Interpretation and it is very interesting how you can interpret Joel so well???
Once again just Toyota trying to spew as many white goods as possible into the market .. I think they band flooding in the AFL … LOL
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February 15th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
TP’s home from school early and Jamieson has gone to do voice overs for that baby in Family Guy.
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February 15th, 2008 at 3:28 pm
Well said Joober…….and as in most hobby’s there are different categories in each?
I guess there are car enthusiasts and car enthusiasts! Me as 95% of real car enthusiasts,don’t care what carbon foot print I leave or really what the cost of petrol is at present,that is the penalty you pay for when your a petrol head performance driver.
So Joel where do you work,TP is an accountant of some description I think,I’m a company director,so what out of interest do you drive and do for a crust ?
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February 15th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
What colour is your cardigan Shane T?
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February 15th, 2008 at 5:28 pm
208zx hahah work at Toyota dealership… whats your job, cleaner?
As for this Maccas or school fluff, actually Im degree qualified, work in the city and am an Accoutnant… whats your job realcars? Still in High school…Primary school?
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February 15th, 2008 at 5:59 pm
isnt that urban cruiser just a toyota avanza with new skin.
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February 15th, 2008 at 6:14 pm
TP,
i thought we summarised some time ago that you were a Nurse?? ha ha ha just jokes mate. NM will remember
i really knew you were into accounting just having some fun.
this is your first year out of UNI isnt it? hows it going so far? i hope you are enjoying it.
it doesnt matter what job you do, the main thing is you must thouroughly enjoy it or be interested in it.
i cant stand seeing people that dont actually take an interest in their job.
yes i know we all only show up for the money but if you dont like it move on I say.
perhaps we will all bombard you come July 1…….
or even sooner for those like myself that havent done decembers BAS yet. ha ha ha ha
and to the other part of the conversation……….
well when toyotas vehicles are more often than not dearer to purchase wouldnt it make sense to the A to B people to look at the cheaper option? if you go for the toyota you will actually have to fork out a greater sum and thats before you start looking at luxury/performance options
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February 15th, 2008 at 7:28 pm
Even if I were a cleaner u would never match my IQ TP.
Accountant that likes Toyotas. Makes sense.
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February 15th, 2008 at 7:36 pm
Yes Andrew M - nurse! Oh well something wrong there! Who cares - TP is ok and I like his reads as yes he can be painful - but arent we all…..and he digs up some good clean facts and not emotion when does! At times he gets emotional and can see his logic.
Oh yes…like the car and great work AGAIN Toyota!
Now back to basketball hipster CEO of Ford Australia = better come up with a bolder svelte look to Ford Falcon and 6speed boxes and at best a better 5speed auto to enable better fuel economy, more airbags, LPG motor as standard, 5star safety, traction control or at least some of these as standard. The days of option up safety should be abandoned as insane to neglect! Do I support the Falcon come next info up here by ALBORZ AND THE GANG….hope so as only they offer LPG only motors (not dual fuel). I will be REAL HEAPS annoyed if the Falcon is only a tad above current model and more so if bugger all differentiation between all models (as currently the case as cod ordinary)!
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February 15th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
Andrew:
I think people also work for the fact they are good at it even though they don’t enjoy it they know they’ll get it right when something needs to be done, comes to mind the saying ‘work for a living’
Also I think its the whole notion of reliability, refinement thats hits the mark with Toyota purchases, that couple it with all the brand awareness and association (F1, FIA rally) it comes as a nice package.
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February 15th, 2008 at 8:33 pm
It’s unanimous Cardigans for all!!!
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February 15th, 2008 at 9:35 pm
280zx - you sure you weren’t a crash test dummy for the Holden Barina.
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February 15th, 2008 at 10:23 pm
Best of the best!
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February 16th, 2008 at 4:02 am
also 280zx, its a shame you call your self a Nissan fan… brings shame to us decent Nissan fans all over the world.
I know design engineers from Nissan, as Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Subaru etc share suppliers and we attend supplier showcases… each company respects each other. I had a couple of Nissans and a Toyota… I grew up driving a Nissan and hope I get sent to Japan so I can purchase a GTR the same price they pay over there…. again, Japanese car fans in general have mutual respect for each other, obviously your the exception… tsk tsk.
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