New Toyota Aqua 2012 Review

After releasing the Prius V in the form of mini-MPV at Tokyo Motor Show 2011 exhibition, this time the largest manufacturer in Japan has introduced Aqua. Aqua is a manifestation of Toyota Prius in hatchback form. And this time it seems Toyota is trying to target the segment of young children.

And so the teens are interested in having this car, of Aqua should have a cool exterior design with compact dimensions. Aqua front view looks attractive with an elegant design of the main light. Rear view also looks interesting with the dominance of white lights. While the rear spoiler also shows that this car can look sporty.

With the long dimension of 3995 mm, width 1695 mm, and height 1445 mm, making Aqua has a slightly larger body than the latest generation Yaris.

Although there is still a relationship with the Prius, but Aqua has a different interior design with these hybrid sedan. There are only a few parts are picked from the Prius, such as the unique wheel design, digital instrument panel, as well as LCD screens that are in the middle of the cockpit.

New stuff in the cabin Aqua is the size of the board under a smaller LCD screen. No buttons seem more numerous and complicated operation. Looks like Toyota is doing simplification to make it look more simple and uncomplicated. Transmission lever also now comes with a larger size and placed in the bottom of the center console.

Cars that can accommodate five people has a 4-cylinder gasoline engine capacity of 1500 cc, capable of producing 74 horsepower at 4800 rpm. While the torque reaching 111 Nm at 4800 rpm. This machine is accompanied by a powerful electric motor 61 dk. And if the engine and electric motor work together, it will produce 100 horsepower.

What about fuel consumption? Aqua Party Toyota Toyota claims to have a fuel consumption figure of 40 km / liter. Very efficient is not it?

Aqua Toyota is scheduled to be released in Japan in late December. And next year will be released to other countries under the name Prius C.