Used 2013 Scion iQ Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2013 iQ, so we've included reviews for other years of the iQ since its last redesign.
Bewarned of MPG ratings
yyrd, 04/18/2014
2013 Scion iQ 2dr Hatchback (1.3L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 13 people found this review helpful
I buught this IQ with the idea it got great MPG. Sadly i averaged about 27mph. I looked on Google and found others with the same complaint. 27MPG and a tiny car? It kinda makes the whole concept silly. I returned the car with 100 miles and was very angry. I got a Prius C instead. The back seats touch the front seats, having NO place to put your feet/legs. You cannot fold the backseats with out removing the headrests and leaving them home. I don't understand why it even has backseats. Maybe so they can Claim it can carry 4? There is no luggage room, again you need to fold backseats to have storage room. I suggest removing them out of the car completely as they have zero function.
My favorite car I've owned, so far
jhw21, 08/26/2012
2012 Scion iQ 2dr Hatchback (1.3L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 15 people found this review helpful
I really enjoy and appreciate having a car that suits my needs. I no longer not feel I am driving around in 5 or 6 x as much car as is necessary. I love the way the iQ handles, I love the gas mileage, and I love the statement that it makes, which I see as something like, "Lets get real, people. the survival of our planet is more important than looking like a bigshot."
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A Go Cart built like a Lexus.
ramrod7, 05/18/2012
2012 Scion iQ 2dr Hatchback (1.3L 4cyl CVT)
21 of 40 people found this review helpful
I purchased my IQ on 1/3/12, just after it arrived at my local Toyota Dealer. I now have 3600 miles on the IQ. My previous car was a 2010 Challenger. The IQ is very nimble and easy to see out of. The Challenger had serious blind spots. A simple lane change required lots of mirror checking and head movement. I had the Scion Red rear stabilizer bar installed by the dealer. This part took about a week to arrived/be installed, so I had a chance to do a before/after comparison. The stabilizer bar is worth every penny it cost IMHO. Prior to installation the rear would lean quite a bit during spirited cornering. Now the IQ maintains a flat stance in corners w/very little lean.
Great little car
Rob, 07/23/2018
updated 01/23/2020
2012 Scion iQ 2dr Hatchback (1.3L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
Be prepared for others to make fun of you if you’re 6’4” and 250. Plenty roomy for one person to get back and forth to work. Also good for taking the dogs to the beach, but that is a short drive.
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Great concept but poor execution
sam214, 07/27/2013
2013 Scion iQ 2dr Hatchback (1.3L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
The comment by the editor that there are larger cars at the same price is hilarious. The whole idea about this car is being small. People like me want a tiny car to zip around. Only problem is that the car doesn't zip very much. And for a tiny car the fuel economy is not much better than my Mazda CX-5 SUV. The engine sounds like there are loose marbles inside at startup, and also makes other uninspiring noises from time to time. The brake pedal makes loud annoying clicking noise (normal noise, according to Toyota). It doesn't offer a lot of features for the money. The only good thing about it is the tiny size.