TOKYO - Judging from the look, Toyota seems to target young consumers as its target audience. After debut in Tokyo, Toyota Aqua or Prius C will be launched in the U.S. and Europe early next year.Besides relying on the three concept cars at Tokyo Motor Show event, in December 2011, Toyota will also open Aqua debut. Hatchback is a "sister" the youngest of the family Prius to U.S. and European markets will be named the Prius C.
Aqua will complement the two Prius Gen-3 and Prius V that have been launched earlier. The shape is more compact, with a length of 149.18 mm wheelbase is shorter than the standard model is 2.550mm. While the size of the width and height are relatively similar, ie, 1694 mm and 1445 mm.
Toyota claimed Aqua is more aerodynamic and more aggressive design with a thinner line of bumpers, fog lights and grille triangular shape is more "simple". The stern is also fresher.
Prius C's Hybrid Synergy Drive system, the pride of Toyota's technology. Blending the 1.5-liter engine with an electric motor which receives power from the intake of lithium ion batteries. Indeed, there has been no official data how the power generated Aqua.
Aqua generated power potential can indeed be smaller, but the consumption is predicted to be more efficient than the previous Prius recorded 50 MPG or 21.2 km per liter. Toyota claimed, in addition to attracting consumers from the consumption of fuel economy Aqua have other weapons, namely technology.
For safety, Aqua comes with a 9-airbags, including on the steering wheel audio controls and Bluetooth connectivity for phones. Alternative additional feature is Etune prepared. Touch-screen entertainment system that can access the radio via the internet, browsing web to read email.
