Toyota iQ Guide - The Asymmetrical Dashboard
Published: 17th November 2008
Toyota iQ Interior
Thanks to the much smaller air conditioning unit developed for iQ , Toyota was able to reshape the dashboard to free up more space ahead of the front seat passenger.
The dashboard in the Toyota iQ has an asymmetrical shape, and is slimmer and positioned further away from the passenger seat, towards the centre of the windscreen. The result is an extra 130mm of legroom in the front compared to the larger Toyota Yaris.
What's more, this means the passenger seat can be slid 50mm further forward than the driver's seat, allowing a tall adult to sit comfortably in the seat behind. Even with the front seat in its furthest forward position, the step-like dashboard structure means there is still a comfortable amount of leg and knee room.
The generous forward and aft front passenger seat adjustment also makes for easy access to the rear.
The benefits in interior space gained from the asymmetrical dashboard design are supported by a new ultra-slim seat design, the subject of the next and final – Toyota iQ innovations bulletin.
Innovation No4: Toyota iQ Guide - The Space-saving Air Conditioning Unit
Innovation No6: Toyota iQ Guide - The Ultra-slim Seat Design
Toyota iQ
Our Toyota iQ Guide lists the full specification of the current UK iQ range, including car prices, fuel consumption, dimensions and other vital data.
Price Range: £9,974 - £12,017
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Fuel:
Models in the range: 3
Our Car Buyer’s Guide covers all of the UK’s major new cars and includes CO2 ratings and car insurance groups. Data updated on the 14th Feb 2010
