Very cool car and as long as a classic Mini.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4HC6jtc5WY

 

Vicki likes it too...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSB1nfX_3sU&NR=1

 

Looks alright. It's no MC but I'd take it over a Smart or a Yaris.

 

Probably depends on why one got into MINIs in the first place. I don't see the iQ (or the Yaris or the Fiat 500) as direct head-to-head competition for MINI, but in some areas they do compete with (and even surpass) MINI. Again, depends what you find attractive in the MINI. This should not come as a shock...more as a compliment. The performance-oriented will still find the overall package of the MINI quite attractive, but that may become more and more of an exclusive group. I suspect MINI/BMW has this in mind and will still lean heavily on MINI's performance and customization aspects.

By the way, apparently Aston Martin is impressed with the iQ, too!! I wonder how they will tweek the car!

 

I drive a MINI, which at one point was the smallest modern car in america and yet the first thing that came to mind about it was "that thing is a death trap". What the heck is up with me?

 

They're so awesome!! I really can't wait till they come out over here. My fiance is planning on buying one. (PS: They'll be labeled as the Scion iQ when they bring them over)

 

I'm waiting for the Aston Martin version

 

That one is actually pretty cool!

 

aston martin bodykit IQ will sure cost alot more...

 

I kinda wish MINI had built this car (w/ MINI styling, of course). Oh well, kudos to Toyota.


edit:

Oh my...this guy actually compares the classic Mini and the iQ!!!

 

hummm... looks like a rice cake or rice ball. where's the seaweed?

although nagoya has some good food they sure dont know how to
design cars. (not a toyota fan).