Over in Japan, Toyota has given the Prius c (known as the Aqua in its domestic market) a minor update, two years after the facelift arrived on the scene. Exterior-wise, the refresh sees the introduction of redesigned headlamps and styling revisions to the front bumper, while the design of the rear combination lamps have also been reworked.
The rear bumper has also been redone, and reflectors find their way on to the unit, lending the assembly a sharper look. Changes to the tyre specification have also come about – while the Prius c continues to ride on 15-inch wheels, the previous 175/65 rubbers have been replaced with 185/60 profile units, a move that the automaker says enhances steering stability as well and ride comfort.
Inside, a TFT multi-information display is now a standard fit item, and the refresh brings about improved materials and trim, with white synthetic leather being one of the new options available.
The update also introduces a new variant grade called Crossover, which adds active lifestyle elements such as fender arch moldings and roof rails as well as a new grille and dedicated 16-inch alloys. The ride and handling of the variant – which will begin selling in Japan next month – has also been retuned in line with its suggested leanings.
As for exterior colours, buyers can pick from a palette of 14 tones, including a new beige shade exclusive to the Crossover variant. Mechanically, the Prius c continues on with the hybridised 1.5 litre 1NZ-FXE Atkinson cycle engine, though improvements to the engine have come about, as well as that for the control of the hybrid system.
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Pity we got no more affordable Prius anymore. The last Prius jumped in price to nearly RM250k because our yoyo Government tak tentu arah.
One day encourage people to buy hybrids and another day pull the tax incentive. MAI also like yoyo. One day say Government encouraging EV and Hybrid. Another day, different story.
Rakyat confused.
Only you confuse
So pity the caveman never heard of jazz hybrid for 87k. Troll so much yet never read, kesian betui.
The new Honda hybrid system was recalled 4 times last time in Japan. Good luck!
Honda selling what also none of your business, john. Learn to speak Mandarin to please your Chinese Geely boss.
One day say 30%, another day habuk pon takde.
Lagi boleh percaya kah?
Our Prius C was the only car below RM100k giving 7 airbags, VSC, Hill Start Assist, Brake Assist, EBD, ABS during that time.
Why it is so expensive and stop selling? Ask your beloved government and Proton protection.
Meanwhile jepunis lord Honda churning out jazz hybrid non-stop at 87k….
Good luck to its dry dual dry clutch! Anyway, you won’t go wrong with sushi cars. Proton hybrid/EV only existed in fairy tale, Hang Tuah was driving it last time.
Hang Tuah at least still human. Archeologists found dinosar were driving vios back in their era.
Poor John forget to take medicine today?
Later we might got new tax for hybrid and EEV car…… not surprise from our yoyo gov
4 word. Take my money now!!!
This car will sell here well
Toyota moving forward…
With that JDM name, sure wun sell here except to some ketum.
The best of the japanese – Toyota. So great.
Yes! Great RV, safe dan reliable.
If talking about quality especially interior… mazda already surpassed toyota
Aqua ? Very fitting for such an effeminate car !
Aqua? Come on barbie, lets go party.. I’m a barbie girl in a barbie worldddd
Still fugly as before.
You looking at mirror ?
Put wood trim all over the dashboard and sides… it will be nice… eco friendly mah. Should have changed steering to current camry mah.
Toyota is lost that why, they produce car like this, it is out of confused and crazy to just compete.
Because of name people Blur event in reality it an ugly design.