The Toyota iQ Achieves 5 Star NCAP Rating
Published: 2nd January 2009
Toyota iQ
The Toyota iQ may be the smallest four-seater car on the market, but is also one of the safest according to new independent crash testing results from Euro NCAP.
Euro NCAP, which has developed a new rating scheme which focuses on the vehicle's overall protection performance, awarded the tiny traffic buster 5-stars.
The new rating scheme uses a weighted score, combining all aspects of a car's safety performance: adult (50%), child (20%) and pedestrian (20%) protection assessment results with the availability of driver assistance devices (10%). A minimum score of 70% overall is necessary to achieve a 5-star rating. To qualify for inclusion, the devices must be fitted, as standard across 85% of the EU 27 2009 model range.
Despite its compact urban-friendly dimensions, the Toyota iQ makes no compromises in the fields of active and passive safety, achieving a remarkable overall weighted score of 79%. Every Toyota iQ features as standard, nine airbags - including a world-first, rear window curtain shield airbag, Anti-lock Brakes (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control.
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: £9,615 - £11,615
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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 Oct 2009
