Scion iQ Coming U.S. by early 2011

Chief engineer Hiroki Nakajima says the Toyota iQ is central to Toyota’s global carbon dioxide reduction strategy. Toyota first gave us a hint for a U.S. based iQ with the Scion iQ concept that made its debut at the 2009 New York Auto Show in April. You can expect to see the Scion iQ on the roads by early 2011.

Based on the Toyota iQ 3+1 city car, the North American version will be lengthened by an inch and a half and will receive other minimal changes to meet U.S. standards.

The Scion iQ concept is powered by a 1.3L 4-cylinder VVT-i making 93-hp with a peak torque of 89 lb-ft.

source : egmcartech