You can blame (or thank) MINI Cooper for this. Ever since the cheeky little Brit was reintroduced in 2003, buyers have been going gaga for small, personal city cars. Where small cars used to be cheap, inexpensive transportation, this new breed combines style, personality and performance along with the premium price tag. The key players in the game are currently MINI, Smart, the new FIAT 500, and now, the all-new 2012 Scion iQ. The funniest thing about this is that the largest car in the class is...you guessed it, the MINI.
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why ads?By Krista (CA) on Sunday, March 25, 2012
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 169
overall rating 10 of 10rating detailsPros: "small sexy car, great gas saver, fun to drive!"
Cons: "Needs a better headlamp inside the car"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I absolutly love my new Scion iQ! My reasoning for buy this awsome car was sourly based on the size and gas mileage! After I test drove it for the first time I fell in love! The EPA was 37 but when driving to work today my average was 47.9. Can't beat that! I would recommend this to anyone that is looking for a small compact car, that is fun to drive, will save you on gas, some may call is sexy, but overall it is one great car!"
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By buyumama (TX) on Thursday, February 23, 2012
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 600
overall rating 10 of 10rating detailsPros: "Wonderful interior. Great seats. Makes me smile."
Cons: "Rear windshield wiper only wipes half a window."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I love this car. I traded in my Toyota Yaris for the IQ. The IQ is as wide as my Yaris was. The car still has me in training as far as gas mileage but I was only looking for 30 mpg anyway as I have a lead foot. I am sure when the engine is broken in and I have learned to drive more eco friendly the mpg will get better. I LOVE the seats. They sit up nice and high. The inside has a really nice finish. Looks a LOT nicer than my Yaris. I am up and down the highway to work and the IQ has no problem keeping up. It is the PERFECT commuter car."
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By darlene (CA) on Friday, March 23, 2012
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 200
overall rating 10 of 10rating detailsPros: "Fun to drive, good price for the value, gas"
Cons: "no glove compartment"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"Love the car. I have read the "mixed" reviews, but based on driving for 200 miles - it is a fun car, interior is very good, seats comfy, good basic transportation, good gas miles 36 mpg so far, no complaints. Have heard reports of interior noise - not so. Refs up from 0 with a little noise but then settles in. Lovely, fun car."
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