Scion iQ concept spotted prior to New York auto show unveiling

By DALE JEWETT

A picture of The Scion iQ concept was spotted inside a truck, headed for the New York auto show.

The Scion iQ concept was spotted inside a truck, headed for the New York auto show.

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Toyota’s Scion brand has been busy overhauling its lineup over the past year. We’ve gotten a reworked xB and the new xD.

Now, Scion increases its iQ. These concept-car spy shots show a car ready for New York’s bright lights next week.

This Scion iQ looks similar to the Toyota iQ city car now on sale in Europe. The iQ is billed as a 3+1. That means it could carry three adults and a child, or some luggage. Its size and shape bring to mind the Smart Fortwo.

Though it’s small, the iQ has earned top safety rankings in Europe. Leading its safety features is an airbag that deploys to cover the rear window, protecting the heads of back-seat passengers in a rear collision.

Officially, this Scion iQ is a concept. But there’s little doubt that a production version will hit Scion’s U.S. dealerships in the near future.

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