Meet Toyota’s answer to the Smart Fortwo – the iQ concept. While the iQ is about a foot longer than the ForTwo, it’s unquestionably in the same class. Where it bests the Smart, however, is passenger space. Whereas the Fortwo seats, you guessed it, just two passengers – the iQ is a “3 + 1″. What in the world is that, you ask? Well, the passenger side dash is further forward than the driver’s side. So the front passenger sits a bit ahead of the driver, creating a human sized rear passenger seat. The “plus 1″ is behind the driver, and reserved for small children only.
I’ll be the first to say I wouldn’t want to be in the backseat of the iQ, regardless of fancy arrangements – but I like the effort and idea. Tiny car, presumed great fuel economy, and room for 3 adults and a kiddo. Brilliant.
