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.
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."
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.
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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.
Just what I needed!
Fearless Freddie, 07/25/2016
updated 07/25/2017
2012 Scion iQ 2dr Hatchback (1.3L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
Remember it is a very small car, good for 2 people and use the back seat area for shopping bags. You get Toyota reliability and an automatic that reminds me of the very old Dynaflow. It is easy to drive and provides a smooth ride on good roads and a transmission that is shiftlessly smooth. When two people are in the car you will think it is full sized. Quality is good and what ever you do, don't look for the transmission dipstick! Why? It is nonexistent. The transmission is sealed and supposedly good for 120,000 miles. Basically don't worry about it, forever! There is a dipstick for engine oil. Use 0 W 20 weight. Good radio! This is your chance to go green and save us all from global warming. By the way the car has been discontinued by Toyota so their are bargains out there on the used car market for a great little city car. I did take it out on the expressway and it did nicely at 65 mph. I suggest driving with 2 hands on the steering wheel! Enjoy and adjust if you buy one. I does give a rough ride on rough roads! It was a great car. I traded it for a 1948 Crosley, a 50 mpg economy car that was way ahead of its time.
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