Toyota has created a third range topping trim for its iQ which is priced from £11,495.

The new iQ3 (iQ cubed) trim features a 98bhp 1.33 Dual VVT-i engine with stop & start system.

• New iQ3 (iQ cubed) powered by 98bhp 1.33 Dual VVT-i engine with Toyota Optimal Drive
• Toyota Stop & Start system increases fuel efficiency and reduces CO2 emissions
• 58.9mpg and 113g/km (six-speed manual)
• Also available with Multidrive CVT transmission – 55.4mpg and 120g/km
• 16-inch dual five-spoke alloy wheels and chrome door mirror housings
• On sale now, price £11,495 (manual) and £12,495 (Multidrive)
• Four accessory packs available – iStyle, iUrban, iSports and iConnect
• Optional leather seat trim (£690) and satellite navigation £930

The new trim carries forward the specification of iQ2 but with some additional features: the door mirrors have chrome-finished housings and the car rides on larger, 16-inch dual five-spoke alloy wheels. The choice of six paint finishes includes decuma grey metallic, which is also exclusive to iQ3.

iQ accessory packs and options

• iStyle (£295) adds chrome surrounds to the front fog lights, chrome side sills, a chrome strip on the tailgate and aluminium scuff plates.
• iUrban (£345) provides rear parking sensors, a reversible rubber/velour boot liner (for use when the rear seats are folded flat) and carpet mats.
• iSports (£495) roof spoiler, deep rear skirt and inverted delta-shape chrome exhaust tailpipe finisher.
• iConnect (£375) Bluetooth, plus the neat detachable Glovebag to store documents and small personal items.

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