Toyota last week announced the introduction of the Aqua in Japan, a month after it made its debut at the Tokyo Motor Show. The compact hybrid is the domestic version of the Prius c, and wears a Hybrid Synergy Drive system based around a 1.5 litre engine.
The 1NZ-FXE Atkinson cycle mill offers 74 PS at 4,800 rpm and 111 Nm at 3,600-4,400 rpm, and works alongside an electric motor/Ni-Mh battery combination offering 61 PS and 169 Nm, with combined maximum output being 100 PS. Performance figures include a 0-100 km/h time of 10.7 seconds and a 35.4 km per litre consumption, under the JC08 test cycle.
Standard safety kit includes ABS, EBD, brake assist, VSC and hill-start assist, and ten exterior colours abound, with four interior accent shades patterns (Earth Brown, Fresh Green, Cool Blue, and Natural Gray) to boot.
The Aqua will be available in three grades, these being L, S and G, with different packages to boot. Pricing starts from 1.69 million yen for the baseline model, which is just under RM70,000. It’ll be interesting to see when UMW Toyota brings this one in – it should be right up there mixing it with the Honda Insight from a price perspective, when it does.
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Comments focus on the expected pricing of the Toyota Aqua in Malaysia, with estimates around RM105,000 or slightly higher, considering taxes and import costs. Many highlight that the Aqua is a cost-effective alternative to pricier hybrids like the Prius, with some suggesting it could be priced below RM80,000 to be competitive. There is optimism about the car's fuel efficiency and technology, but some express concerns about safety features and overall design, including interior quality. Several commenters compare it to Honda Insight and other hybrid models, emphasizing its size, features, and potential market appeal if priced correctly. Enthusiasm is evident, with hopes for the car's timely arrival and favorable pricing, anticipating it would be a popular choice among Malaysian buyers.