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The GAZOO version of iQ has been under development since 2008.Finally with the right "seasoning", the car was released under the name of "iQ GAZOO Racing tuned by MN".One hundred of this special iQ have been offered at Netz dealers throughout Japan on a limited basis.
This is what Hiromu Naruse, a master test driver at Toyota, has aimed at in developing the "iQ GAZOO Racing tuned by MN" (iQ-GRMN). Apparently, what he has aimed at has been precisely achieved -- the vehicle offers both convenience in everyday use in the city and sporty fun on race tracks. Behind the wheel of iQ-GRMN, anybody can experience the fun and excitement of being a racing driver.
iQ-GRMN is based on iQ 130G. The special version is equipped with a suspension that makes the most of the base vehicle's operational potential, a six-gear manual transmission that makes each gear shifting action a source of pleasure, and a disc brake system on the rear wheels. In addition to the special tuning that increases the driving fun and excitement in all kinds of situations, uniquely designed parts that are provided as standard equipment contribute to the vehicle's sporty atmosphere. An optional GAZOO Racing Style Package will further add to high functionality and cool style.
- Movie Part1:iQ GRMN Debut
- iQ-GRMN finally released! Watch the promotion movie to see how the car performs on race tracks.
- Movie Part2：iQ GRMN x Racer
- Racers Takayuki Kinoshita and Akira Iida test-rode iQ-GRMN.In an interview with Hiromu Naruse, they describe the fun and excitement they experienced behind the wheel.
Listen also to the journalists who has experienced the special version's performance.
- Mr. Makiteru Ishikawa, an "automotive life explorer", says:
- "The suspension, specially tuned for sporty driving, was smooth and steady, and the rear disc brake system was firm and secure. Each single vehicle being one of the only hundred in the world, the car may well become a hunted-for premium value item in the future".
- Ms. Kumi Sato, a motor journalist, says:
- "True to the reputation of being the 'Meister of Nürburgring', he (Hiromu Naruse) has succeeded to improve the basic automotive performance elements, that are 'running', 'turning', and 'stopping', to an optimum balance. A high performance that is within everybody's reach, a dynamism that everyone can enjoy without straining too much -- that is what this special-version iQ is all about.
- Mr. Yasuhisa Shimashita, a motor journalist, says:
- "The suspension is a completely dedicated setup! Thanks to these features, a much sharper response to the driver maneuvers has been attained without affecting the comfort and convenience in everyday use. With this, most ordinary movements like turning an intersection or changing lanes could be pure automotive fun!
iQ-GRMN represents the passion and ideal of engineers who sought to "season" the vehicle in just the right way for its users.
And YOU will be the one to see what it tastes like! Have fun.
Note: All of the one-hundred iQ-GRMN have been sold. Thank you.
