Used 2014 Scion iQ Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2014 iQ, so we've included reviews for other years of the iQ since its last redesign.
It's not for everybody and that's a good thing.
David Minnrsota, 09/08/2019
2012 Scion iQ 2dr Hatchback (1.3L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 14 people found this review helpful
Cons.....sensitive steering and choppy ride (super short wheelbase) cannot haul giant egos or toxic masculinity. Pros...Mileage...High safety rating...parking...cabin room....ease of maintenance...reliability (Toyota)....turning radius of a skid-steer. More...I owned a Smart for a few years and enjoyed it but the IQ is a better car in every way. The biggest downfalls with the Smart is an owner has to bring it to a dealer to have simple repairs and maintenance done. The engine compartment is a tuna can. The transmission was quirky and the engine required premium fuel with anemic performance. More. Right now I believe the IQ to be the best buy on the used car market. Americans have been massaged to waste money on vehicles that make automobile companies the greatest profit. (Trucks)
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I can't stop smiling"
883, 05/10/2012
2012 Scion iQ 2dr Hatchback (1.3L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 15 people found this review helpful
"I can't stop smiling since I've had it" was my response when a lady who practically ran across the parking lot asked how I liked it. I've had others taking pictures of it on their phones, people missing their "green light" at intersections because they were staring at it, another fella in a cammed up Corvette laugh with me when I motioned that I'd race him off the light. I never would have thought that this little commuter car would be such a blast to drive. It's smooth, quiet, roomy, solid and quick off the light. I drive alone, so I folded the back seats down, bought the cargo carpet and use it as a hatchback.
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Great concept but poor execution
sam214, 10/28/2013
2012 Scion iQ 2dr Hatchback (1.3L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 15 people found this review helpful
For a small car it doesn't have the zip or the exceptional fuel economy expected. It does not have rear disc brake or any fancy features to justify its "premium" compact branding. The engine makes terrible noise and sounds like it has valves problems and only quiet down when warmed up, thus giving doubt to its long term reliability. The steering wheel makes scraping sounds, and brake pedal makes loud and annoying clicking sounds. Toyota technology and quality is missing in this car.
just love my little car.
theoldman69, 02/19/2012
2012 Scion iQ 2dr Hatchback (1.3L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
it run great, love the car, first time i seen it, the color is very cool. lot of people ask me about the little car. you will save a lot on gas to.
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.