Toyota launched the new iQ city car at the Geneva Motor Show.

The iQ is as short as a Smart car – it’s less than 3 metres – but it’s wider.

It has a clever seating configuration that takes three adults plus a child.

The space-saving design has been achieved through various technological breakthroughs. These include a flat under-floor fuel tank, new differential and an asymmetrical dashboard.

The new Toyota iQ measures just 2985mm long and 1500mm high, but it has a comparatively long 2000mm wheelbase to provide the interior accommodation.

Despite its compact length, the iQ has been designed to meet Euro NCAP’s top five-star safety rating.

There will be a choice of two petrol engines and one diesel. All are expected to provide outstanding fuel economy and exceptionally low CO2 emissions. These are anticipated to start at around 100g/km, ensuring the Toyota iQ will qualify in the new company car 10% low-tax band.

The Toyota iQ will go on sale in spring next year.

Toyota produces new sub-3m iQ city car with four seats