Toyota Aqua Hybrid

 

The Toyota Aqua Hybrid has been Launched in Japan, a hybrid car that offers fuel efficiency of 35.4 km / L. This car is powered by a Toyota Hybrid System II 1.5-liter that allows you to generate an output of 100 hp.

 

The system consists of a cooled gasoline engine exhaust, which improves the efficiency of high-expansion cycle of the engine. The leash pumps reduce friction in the engine and allow precise control of refrigerant flow.

 

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.

 

Toyota Aqua/Prius C Technology Highlights:

• A cooled Exhaust-Gas Recirculation (EGR) system improves efficiency in the high-expansion-ratio Atkinson cycle engine.

• Also contributing to increased engine efficiency is a battery-powered water pump, a friction-reducing beltless design and precise coolant-water-flow volume control.

• A selectable electric-vehicle mode (EV Mode) enables driving with only the electric motor.

• The hybrid battery has been sized for placement under the rear seat, resulting in a spacious cargo area of 305 liters.

• The Hybrid System Indicator offers easy-to-understand information concerning eco-driving, such as effective accelerator use. Also part of the information system is Eco Judge ranks eco-driving on a 100-point scale, and Eco Wallet shows money saved as compared with other levels of fuel efficiency.

• Automatic air conditioning is equipped with an electric inverter compressor run by the electric motor, enabling a comfortably air-conditioned interior even when the engine is off.