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2014 Scion iQ: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The most important change for the 2014 Scion iQ is a new standard 6.1-inch touchscreen audio system. Scion also adds the limited-production 10 Series, while the engine, transmission, chassis, and core safety equipment carry over.
About the 2014 Scion iQ
1st generation (2012-2015), third U.S. model year; small tech-update year, not a redesign.
Scion positions the iQ as a city-first hatchback for drivers who care more about easy parking, tight-space maneuverability, and clever packaging than outright speed or cargo room. Its core pitch is that it is the world’s smallest four-seater, with a useful 3+1 cabin layout, a tiny footprint, and more style and features than most microcars. For most shoppers, the iQ is a practical urban runabout with Toyota-backed simplicity and low-effort daily use.
The regular 2014 iQ is a tiny city car focused on easy parking, everyday convenience, and a flexible 3+1 seating layout. Every version has a 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine, a CVT, and 11 airbags, while the 10 Series stands out with graphite-finish 16-inch wheels, illuminated Scion badges, lighted console panels, and a solar-powered illuminated shift knob.
What changed, by category
Tech
A 6.1-inch touchscreen audio system becomes standard across the lineup. It includes Bluetooth, HD Radio, USB and AUX connections, six speakers, and steering-wheel audio controls.
Styling
The new limited-production 10 Series anniversary edition adds graphite-finish 16-inch alloy wheels, illuminated front and rear Scion badges, electroluminescent center-console panels, and a solar-powered illuminated shift knob.
2014 Scion iQ specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 1.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.3 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 36 mpg | 36 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 37 mpg | 37 mpg |
| Horsepower | 94 hp | 94 hp |
| Torque | 89 lb-ft | 89 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 3.5 cu-ft | 3.5 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 28.6 in | 28.6 in |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| Fog Lights | ||
| Rear Spoiler | ||
| Bluetooth | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||
| USB Ports | ||
| Tilt Wheel | ||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2014 Scion iQ?
The biggest change is a standard 6.1-inch touchscreen audio system with Bluetooth, HD Radio, USB and AUX connections, six speakers, and steering-wheel audio controls.
Did the 2014 Scion iQ get a new engine or transmission?
No. The 2014 Scion iQ keeps the 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine and CVT from the prior year, with no mechanical overhaul.
What is the 2014 Scion iQ 10 Series?
The 2014 iQ 10 Series is a new limited-production anniversary edition. It keeps the regular iQ’s powertrain but adds graphite-finish wheels and several illuminated interior and exterior details.
Is the 2014 Scion iQ substantially different from the 2013 model?
No. The 2014 iQ is a light update rather than a redesign. Its main advantages over the 2013 model are the standard touchscreen audio system and the newly added 10 Series edition; the core mechanical and safety hardware is unchanged.
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