Collection of small cars make history at 2011 Detroit Auto Show

There are at least 11 unique small cars, some smaller than others, at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show. Question is, why so many?

Answer is, it involves far more than projections of $5 gasoline.

Shown first is the pre-production version of the Scion iQ, a 3 seater. Although it has a short wheelbase, the wide track looks quite stable. The interior has a fine quality look to the IP surface.

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