What is the Toyota Aqua?

The Toyota Aqua is a full hybrid electric subcompact hatchback produced by Toyota since 2011, sold exclusively under that name in Japan. The same vehicle was marketed internationally as the Prius c. It sits in the B-segment and is known for strong fuel economy and urban manoeuvrability.

What does Toyota Aqua mean?

Aqua is Latin for water. Toyota chose the name to associate the car with an image of clean transparency and something universally valued, reinforcing its hybrid, low-emission identity in the Japanese market.

How many Toyota Aqua cars have been sold worldwide?

As of January 2017, combined worldwide sales of the Aqua and Prius c reached approximately 1,380,100 units. Japan alone accounted for around 1,154,500 of those sales, making it the dominant market for the model.

What is the difference between the Toyota Aqua and the Prius c?

They are mechanically the same vehicle built on the same platform. The Prius c name was used in export markets to leverage the Prius brand, while Aqua was reserved for the Japanese domestic market. Trim levels and equipment packages differed between regions.

Is there a second-generation Toyota Aqua?

Yes. A second-generation model launched in 2021, featuring a new bipolar nickel-metal hydride battery for improved performance and an available rear electric motor providing all-wheel drive capability — the first time AWD was offered on the Aqua nameplate.

Can I hire a Toyota Aqua for self-drive travel in Sri Lanka?

Hybrid hatchbacks including the Aqua are available through various hire operators in Sri Lanka. The Aqua suits paved A-class and B-class roads well and is cost-effective for city or coastal routes. Visitors need a valid International Driving Permit to drive legally in Sri Lanka.

What fuel economy does the Toyota Aqua achieve?

Official Japanese JC08 fuel economy figures for the first-generation Aqua were among the highest in its segment at launch, though real-world returns depend on driving conditions. Urban stop-start driving, where the electric motor assists most, tends to produce the most efficient results.

Toyota Aqua — Lakpura®

The Toyota Aqua is a full hybrid electric subcompact/supermini hatchback (B-segment) manufactured and marketed by Toyota since 2011. The nameplate is exclusive to the Japanese domestic market, as the vehicle was exported to overseas markets as the Prius c, leveraging the popularity of the Prius hybrid car nameplate and marketed as the smaller alternative to the Prius liftback.

The Aqua is considered the most successful nameplate launch in Japan in the last 20 years. As of January 2017, the Aqua/Prius c is the second highest-selling Toyota hybrid model after the regular Prius, with 1,380,100 units sold worldwide. Japan as Aqua's market leader has sold 1,154,500 units of the model through January 2017. The Aqua was the best-selling (non-kei) car in Japan for three years in a row, from 2013 to 2015.

The name Aqua means 'water' in Latin. The name was meant to associate the car with an "image of clean transparency" and "something that is universally cherished".

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