Category: City Cars 
Price Range: £10,495 to £11,615
Brilliant packaging, low emissions, big-car feel, well-equipped.
Manual's long gearing stunts performance, hefty price, cheap-feeling interior.
New approach to city car compromised by intimidating pricetag and lack of fun.
Other than the occasional crashiness over manhole covers, the iQ has a decent enough ride for the segment - far better than its Smart Fortwo competition.
As far as comfort goes, with two up you're treated to big-car levels of space, although those taller than 6' 4" might endure some head rubbing. Four-up seating is trickier.
Sitting in the rear is comfortable only for short distances and thanks to the high-mounted front seats there is enough space for feet to rest comfortably. Sitting a tall adult behind a tall driver is a no-no, but there's enough legroom (just) for a small child to slide behind the driver. Think of it as a 3+1 city car rather than a conventional four-seater.
As far as kit-count goes the iQ fares well, and so it should considering the price.
Available in two trims, both iQ and iQ2 models use 15" alloys, aircon, MP3 connection, ESP and nine airbags. The iQ2 (+£1,000) adds a glossier set of wheels, climate control, auto wipers and lamps, and keyless go.
