2012 Scion iQ at a glance

Base price: $15,995 (including destination charge)

Price, as tested: $20,192 (estimated)

Powertrain: 1.3-liter, DOHC, four-cylinder engine with dual intelligent variable valve timing; single-speed, continuously variable automatic transmission with sport mode

Horsepower: 94 at 6,000 rpm

Torque: 89 pound-feet at 4,400 rpm

0 to 60: 11.8 seconds

Curb weight: 2,127 pounds

Wheelbase: 78.7 inches

Overall length: 120.1 inches

EPA fuel economy: 36 mpg city/37 mpg highway

Final thoughts: Costs an arm and a leg, but has room only for the leg.