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Toyota iQ – The Font Experiment

Jimmy — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:35:41 +0000

The Toyota iQ (probably going to be the Scion iQ in North America, eventually) was part of a font creating experiment. Ever wanted to drive your own style of writing? Artists and stunt drivers get together to create an specialized Toyota iQ font. Two typographers, Pierre & Damien (plmd.me) and a pro race “pilot,” Stef van Campenhoudt, collaborated to design a font with a car. The vehicle movements were tracked using a custom software, designed by interactive artist Zachary Lieberman. Check it out, you may just be amazed – and if you want, download the Toyota iQ font!

2010 – The Year We Made Contact with Toyota EV

Jimmy — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:50:56 +0000

It’s official – the tiny Toyota EV will be released in 2010. It will be a Toyota iQ based electric vehicle, about the size of a Smart Car, but with the class of a Japanese import. Stateside, we already have a confirmed Scion two-seater, also based on the iQ. According to WCF: “Essentially previewed by the FT-EV Concept which debuted at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the production EV is expected to be launched in 2010 with unique styling.”

There isn’t much for info yet, but the EV will most likely feature lithium ion batteries and provide power to four in-wheel motors. You know, the basic rechargeable electric car gimmick. This should enable the car to travel up to 93 miles a charge, with an estimated 8-hour recharging.

World Car Fans also pointed out Toyota’s IQ EV sounds similar to Nissan’s upcoming EV – both of which launch in 2010. It will be interesting to see which does better on a consumer level.

Toyota iQ – Rollin’ Small

Jimmy — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:56:22 +0000

Toyota iQ first made a public appearance earlier this year at the Geneva Auto Show. iQ is Toyota’s answer to MAZDA1 and VW’s Up! – a two or four passenger city car following the “small is basic” belief, with intelligent interior design, urban mobility and friendliness to the environment.

Toyota called the iQ a “J-Factor” product, a term used to describe items designed with Japanese flair and uniqueness for international markets. iQ’s wheels are place on each corner, giving the vechile a wide Superman stance, pumped up by 16″ allow wheels.

Toyota also has a nice catch phrase for their interior “techno-organic”. From the flowing central console to the small though spacious rear seating, the fusion of this concept really comes together inside along with all the small yet easily accessible controls for driver and passenger.

The iQ, expected to hit Japan and Europe streets in 2009, is expected to weigh only 100g/km, combined with high fuel efficiency figures. The iQ will start production late this year, hitting UK showrooms in 2009. Toyota is willing to produce 100,000 vehicles, so expect to see many iQ’s on the road worldwide its first year.