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Scion iQ 6-Speed Manual Transmission Likely for RS Model

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When the Scion iQ city car goes on sale this October it will be offered exclusively with a CVT transmission. That, however, is likely to change admits brand boss Jack Hollis

"We already have it," he told AutoGuide, referring to the 6-speed manual currently offered on the Toyota-branded iQ in Europe. Now it's just a question of getting it certified for use on U.S. roads.

"We can do it," he said with enthusiasm, commenting that he'd like to see it introduced in the iQ as part of a limited edition Release Series model. Until then, find out why we don't hate the CVT transmission here.

More: Scion iQ 6-Speed Manual Transmission Likely for RS Model on AutoGuide.com
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Great news. More wait though :(
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I tried to question Scion about that article and got:
Recently you contacted Scion Customer Experience. Below is a summary of your contact message and our response.

Thank you for allowing us to be of service to you.


Subject iQ Standard Transmission Discussion Thread Response (JAlv)07/26/2011 09:34 AM Hello Kent,

I do apologize, as we cannot comment on behalf of posts found on websites that are unaffiliated with Scion or Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

For the most up to date information in the form of official press releases from the company, please visit our Pressroom website at:
Toyota USA Newsroom | 2012 Scion iQ Premium Micro-Subcompact is World?s Smallest Four-Seater

We apologize for any confusion.

Thanks for your interest in Scion.
Jennifer A.
Scion Customer Experience Customer By Email (Kent Szabo)07/25/2011 03:11 PM If you really believe your reply is correct, please explain the article and statement from Jack Hollis in the following URL:
Scion iQ 6-Speed Manual Transmission Likely for RS Model | AutoGuide.com News
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Response (SPet) 07/22/2011 06:04 PM
Hello Kent,

We appreciate your interest in the iQ.

At this time Scion has not announced plans to release a manual transmission for the iQ. Thanks for your feedback. It’s through communications such as yours that we become aware of the reactions and expectations of our customers.

You may contact us directly at 1-866-70-SCION or by email at Scion.com .

Sean Pete
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Customer By Web Form (Kent Szabo) 07/22/2011 08:38 AM
I have had a deposit in for an iQ with Stevinson Toyota West & Scion in Lakewood, CO for the past two months. I would definitely prefer a standard shift transmission over an automatic. Can you please offer a standard shift transmission when th
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Scion being blah blah blah and thinking their a whole separate division..

I really think that is just toyota being an asshat when they clearly have the transmission but jut dont want to sell them as an option for the iQ..
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