Small and safe: Toyota iQ scores 5 stars at Euro NCAP crash test

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With an overall score of 79 percent, the Toyota iQ got the 5 stars that mark it as one of the safest vehicles European roads. The car could’ve had a better score, but pedestrian protection was rated a poor 54 percent. However, the iQ scored top marks in driver’s seat protection, partly thanks to its 9 (!) standard airbags distributed around the car. The iQ also includes ABS, Electronic Brake Distribution, Vehicle Stability Control and Traction Control. You can’t compare the iQ’s rest results against its main competitor, the Smart Fortwo, because Euro NCAP now uses a different ratings calculation, but the fortwo got 4 stars back in 2007. [Source: Euro NCAP ] Auto Blog: Toyota , Europe/EU Small and safe: Toyota iQ scores 5 stars at Euro NCAP crash test originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green