Tiny Toyota Scion iQ Has Big-Wheel Appeal
Going Like Sixty — April 10, 2009 — Autos
References: autoblog
The New York Auto Show seems to have few surprises this year, but that doesn’t mean that you won’t see some cool cars unveiled. The Scion iQ concept is one of those. The suspicion is that the Scion iQ would launch in the U.S. to compete with the Smart ForTwo. Although this hasn’t happened yet, some body mods were made to appeal to the U.S. market, like giant 18-inch wheels!
The Ford Scion iQ still has 3+1 seating, in which the front passenger seat can slide forward to allow another passenger to fit in the back. Behind the seat, however, you need to be very tiny. A rear window airbag is a breakthrough engineering element to protect passengers in the back.
The Ford Scion iQ still has 3+1 seating, in which the front passenger seat can slide forward to allow another passenger to fit in the back. Behind the seat, however, you need to be very tiny. A rear window airbag is a breakthrough engineering element to protect passengers in the back.
Trend Themes
1. Bug-shaped Microcars - The trend of designing tiny, bug-shaped microcars may disrupt the market and appeal to those who want compact and eco-friendly vehicles.
2. 18-inch Wheels - The trend of equipping small cars with giant 18-inch wheels may disrupt the market and provide new customization options for funky car enthusiasts.
3. Rear Window Airbags - The trend of installing rear window airbags in small-sized vehicles may disrupt the market and offer innovative safety features to passengers in the back of the car.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The automotive industry can benefit from the trend of designing bug-shaped microcars by catering to consumers who prioritize compactness, fuel efficiency, and affordability.
2. Custom Auto Shops - Custom auto shops can take advantage of the trend of equipping microcars with giant 18-inch wheels by providing unique customization services to car enthusiasts.
3. Automotive Safety - The safety industry can benefit from the trend of installing rear window airbags in small-sized vehicles by introducing innovative solutions to enhance passenger safety in cars.
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