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Subscribe to this threadGeneva '08 Preview: Production Toyota iQ, Urban Cruiser revealed
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Rboyett @ Feb 13th 2008 9:58AM
So, is there any indication that the iQ will be sold in the US?
Frankly, I wish Japanese auto makers could (or would) import kei cars to the US. Some of those little buggers are kick ass. I drove a Honda Beat and a Suzuki Cappuccino when I was living in Japan and they were great cars.
For those that don't know:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Beat
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuki_Cappuccino
psarhjinian @ Feb 13th 2008 10:06AM
Much as I'd love a kei car, that 600cc size limit would be a real hard sell here.
Personally, I think they'd make a great choice as urban runabouts. Most people don't use more than 60hp anyways, and there's a certain simplicity (no expensive injection or emissions system like a diesel would have, no hybrid drive) to them that many would find appealing.
I'd certainly buy one, if for no other reason than it'd be good to have during the one-third of the year the bicycling doesn't work.
Derek @ Feb 13th 2008 12:14PM
Wow, thanks for the links. My only question is how can I import one of those here! Just the right size and finally something with a reasonable weight for a sporty car. I'd take one with or without the engine, don't care. Would be just fine with 60hp, but even more fun with a transplant of some sort...