2012 Scion iQ | Read Owner Reviews, Prices, Specs

Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

36 City / 37 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

94

Seats

4

Positive Owner Reviews

Emily G

Smart car with back seats.

Never had a problem with this vehicle, always reliable, has great gas mileage in city. Lightweight and small, easy for city driving & small spot parking. Features inside lights, USB ports, back window wipers. Two door hatchback with two back seats that can be put down for shopping trips.

Abigail P

The scion iq is a good buy!

I have had no problems with the performance or reliability. In the entire time I have owned the car I have not had to do any repairs. The only thing I do not like is that it does not fit 3 people comfortably but I love how easy it is to park so that makes up for it.

Leslie G

Small. Fits everywhere. Great turning radius. Driver/passenger area is big.

It goes from 0 - 60 in over a minute. Putt-putt car. No spare tire. No back seat. No glove compartment.

Jazmn T

It is a car that people should always look for when they are driving, just because they're using a truck doesn't mean that they have to disregard me and my car while I'm driving.

My vehicle is small and compact, but fast. I'd like it better if other drivers respected me on the road. I'd like it better if I wasn't always getting cut off because of how small it is. I like that it is fuel efficient.

cindy c

Very good on gas, great for small places, easy to park in tight places

I have no complaints at all. Love this car. Best ever

Sandra I

Why my scion iq is the best car I have ever owned.

It is small but comfortable. It has Bluetooth capabilities and radio. It has eco fuel mode and is wonderful on gas. It only took me less than a full tank of gas to take a two and a half hour trip. I would definitely recommend this vehicle to anyone looking for something small and efficient.

Ashley H

Small but mighty vehicle!

Really great gas mileage. Roomier than one might expect. It is a good vehicle to get to and from work or to run short errands but I wouldn't drive it on a major highway or use it for longer road trips. But for where we live and for our use, it is a perfect vehicle. We can even fit our 3 year old son’s car seat in the back seat and get a week’s worth of groceries to fit in the vehicle too. Toyota makes this vehicle and it is very reliable and well made.

Jennifer L

Great gas mileage, 31 airbags and just all over amazing!

This sucker is awesome! Great gas mileage (almost 40 mpg), 13 air bags, small turning radius, comfortable, Bluetooth built in, USB port, and so much more! I don't know what I would do without it! This has been the most amazing little car I have owned. If anything ever happens to it, I would totally get another one!

Negative Owner Reviews

Paul S

It is extremely compact, so it doesn't fit four people very comfortably.

It is compact, which is good and bad. The sound system is great. The air conditioning is great. It doesn't fit four people very comfortably.

Jamie M

Great seats and love the air conditioner

I personally like my scion because it's reliable. It's gets me too and fro. The handling on my steering wheel is a bit iffy after 150,000 miles. But other than that it has been great. Good gas mileage. I live in the country so it's good for me because it goes a good distance on one tank

Eva G

It is not built for "highway" driving. It is designed as a city car.

My vehicle is too small, and seems to develop a lot or carbon build up, which causes it to lose power and run rough.

Scion iQ Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

3dr HB

94 HP 37 MPG 4 Seats

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2012 Scion iQ Owner Reviews

4.53

34 Reviews

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Mason M on March 28, 2021

2012 scion iq 3 door hatchback.

Scion iq is reliable and comfortable. It is more spacious than you would expect. The base model trim is not flashy, but functional. The only feature it does not have that I miss is cruise control. Good on gas mileage and always easy to find a parking spot.

Abigail P on March 22, 2021

The scion iq is a good buy!

I have had no problems with the performance or reliability. In the entire time I have owned the car I have not had to do any repairs. The only thing I do not like is that it does not fit 3 people comfortably but I love how easy it is to park so that makes up for it.

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Pros from Owners

Peggy L.

The cons are that you need to be skinny to get in the back seat. The Pros-it had full sizes doors there is a lot of leg room and lots of air bags it is good on gas too it looks bigger on the inside than it does on the outside.

Cons from Owners

Peggy L.

The cons are that you need to be skinny to get in the back seat if you not careful you can't hit your head on the hatch back or because it doesn't open that wide it has a small motor the back seat is small the car can fit about 4 people in it.

Ranks #5 Small Cars by Owners

The 2012 Scion iQ has an average owner rating of 4.53 out of 5 which ranks it #5 of 36 other Small Cars.

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4.53

Ranks #5 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2012 Scion iQ has a combined MPG of 39 which ranks it #5 of 36 other Small Cars.

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37 MPG

Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

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