Toyota iQ

[neelabh 0]

I am interested in the Toyota model iQ which is not available in India. Would like to know if this model may be availabe as an import and if yes how and what would it cost.

[sgiitk 0]

Unless it is $40,000+ the homologation will just kill you. Also, spares, service, etc. are big issues.

[Durango Dude 2]

Its roughly 10,000 pounds in the UK translates to roughly 7 L and with a 100% import duty plus other things must come upto 17-18 L otr. Just think of the number of things you can do with that kind of money; unless someone is gifting it, well then go ahead and standout from the crowd.

[designersf 0]

Get the Fiat 500 for that price. Fiat 500 with better engines and features are headed to India in the future. Wait and get that. It's the best small car in Europe

[sgiitk 0]

?10k translates to about $10k taking into account the UK taxation, etc. As it is under $40k it will have to be homologated, i.e. approved by the ARAI etc. Virtually impossible.

[sarabjeet 3]

a dealer i know has a 2007 toyota MRS , 1.8 140 PS , when i asked him how was the import possible , he said they directly import the car and when the car does not tick all criterias they have to pay fine (some % on original value) apart from import duty, to get it in the country. or they can apply for special permission from DGFT<< long proceedure

 

But do u think importing a Toyota IQ is worth all the trouble ? Why not buy a Smart ? u can buy a second hand from mumbai.

[designersf 0]

Smart? Still doesnt make sense to me. Fiat 500 or Beetle

 

btw, talking of second hand cars, came across a mint condition Nissan R34 GT-R for sale in bangalore for Rs 15 lakhs.

[neelabh 0]

Thanks everyone. Makes sense to buy a 500 or better still a Beetle as suggested designersf. But I think its a Merc compared to the Nano in the small car category and just wish that toyota get atleast a limited edition for Bharat.

[examsure 0]

thamks guys,Toyota  is also my favourite

[TSiVipul 0]

@Neelabh:

Toyota IQ seems to be a senseless option if you consider an import,though if you like the car then as suggested by Sarabjeet,get one second-hand from mumbai,else 500 and Beetle are for you any day.

[Durango Dude 2]

For that amount buy a Nano and give it to DC for some outlandish mods and make heads turn. It may set you back by say 5L max.

[nand.girnar 0]

Toyota has now released pricing and specifications for iQ.

Now we can expect this car to come to India with a slightly longer wheelbase and detuned engine. Lets hope that this car makes here in 2008. With the sales of Toyota falling in very critical N.American market, they will be mad if iQ doesnt make it into India.

[shaggy 0]

65 Miles or 105 KM is good for the average commuter, however i think they should of added a gasoline powered generator just like what the Chevrolet Volt has and will get people who need more of a range than 65 miles into the EV iQ.

I can see myself in the EV iQ since i travel about 70-80 KM's a day give or take. But i do exceed 100 KM's so having a gas generator will be a big plus to me.

Too bad we in USA might have to wait a bit longer to get the iQ than those in Europe.