2015 Scion iQ Base
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- Photo: 2012 Scion iQ in Hot Lava, Front Left, 04-20-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Scion iQ IMG 4969 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Scion iQ front right profile by Ryou-kun16, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2012 Scion iQ rear 3-4 by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2015 Scion iQ Base is a 94-hp 1.3-liter inline-4 with a super cvt-i continuously variable transmission and front-wheel drive. It starts at $15,665 MSRP and is rated at 37 mpg combined.
It makes 94 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 89 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 36 mpg city and 37 mpg highway (37 mpg combined).
The iQ measures 120.1 inches long on a 78.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,127 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $15,665 ($21,482 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $16,420 ($22,517 *) |
| Destination Charge | $755 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.3-liter DOHC 16-valve I4 with Dual VVT-i (1NR-FE) |
| Displacement | 1.3 L |
| Horsepower | 94 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 89 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-valve Dual VVT-i |
| Bore and Stroke | 72.5 x 80.5 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Super CVT-i continuously variable transmission |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 36 MPG |
| Highway | 37 MPG |
| Combined | 37 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 8.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 0.83 in |
| Turning Diameter | 26.4 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc 10.0 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum 7.1 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 x 5.0 Steel |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 5.0 Steel |
| Tires Front | P175/60HR16 |
| Tires Rear | P175/60HR16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 120.1 in |
| Width | 66.1 in |
| Height | 59.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 78.7 in |
| Front Track | 58.1 in |
| Rear Track | 57.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 3.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,127 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 35.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 28.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 50.2 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53.9 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 33.8 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Scion IQ.
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 2015 Scion IQ
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Scion IQ (1 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2015 SCION IQ. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.