The Toyota Aqua Hybrid is an upcoming five-seater hatchback, which is expected to be launched in the Indian market in the next few months. This car was recently spotted testing on the road, due to which the auto enthusiasts have started a discussion about its launch.
This hybrid comes with a petrol engine and electric motor, because of which the fuel efficiency has increased significantly. It is expected to be introduced most probably with an all-wheel drive option, which will help in smooth off-roading with city and highway driving.
Here, we have shared everything which is available in the public domain about this upcoming hybrid car. Read this article thoroughly to check the expected ex-showroom price, powertrain specifications, and interior, exterior and safety features.
Price
The automakers have disclosed the pricing details for this hybrid car. It is expected that it will be available in India with the ex-showroom price around ₹12.5 lakh, and the on-road price is likely to be around ₹14 lakh.
It will be introduced in multiple variants; the higher-end will cost a little more. The actual pricing will be disclosed with the launch of this car, which is expected to take place in the very near future, maybe in a few months.
Powerstrain
It is powered by the 1.5L 3-cylinder petrol, which works on the Atkinson cycle. It is paired with an electric motor and a compact bipolar nickel-hydrogen battery pack. The specifications are:
- Engine: 1.5L, 3-cylinder petrol (hybrid)
- Displacement: 1490 cc
- Power: ~116 PS
- Torque: ~120 Nm (Engine) + Strong Instant Electric Torque
- Drivetrain: FWD & AWD
- Transmission: e-CVT (Electronic Continuously Variable)
- Acceleration (0–100 km/h): ~10.5–11.2 seconds
- Top Speed: ~170 km/h
- Fuel Efficiency: ~35.8 kmpl
Interior
The interior of this car is quite spacious, and with the top-notch features, it gives the premium feel. It is expected to have many features for comfort and convenience; a few of them can be found below.
- 10.5-inch touchscreen: It is used for music, navigation, phone, and car settings.
- Digital instrument cluster: It shows speed, fuel, and hybrid energy flow.
- Multifunction steering wheel: It lets the driver control audio and calls without taking their hands off the wheel.
- Automatic climate control: It keeps cabin temperature steady without manual adjustment.
- Comfortable fabric seats: It is designed for daily city use and longer drives.
- Rear seats that fold down: They create more boot space when you need it.
- Centre console storage: It gives space for small items, keys, or sunglasses.
- USB charging ports: It helps to charge phones or devices easily.
Exterior
The exterior of this car is styled with a catchy appearance. It is equipped with premium lighting and alloy wheels. The main exterior features are as follows:
- Modern LED headlights: It features brighter light at night and a premium front look.
- Clean front grille design: It improves airflow and highlights the hybrid’s efficiency focus.
- Smooth body lines: It lowers wind resistance and helps in better fuel economy.
- Bold rear tail lamps: They make the car easy to spot from behind and add style.
- 16-inch alloy wheels: They improve stability and ride.
- High-mounted stop lamp: It gives better visibility while braking.
- Hybrid badges: They show that the car uses Toyota’s fuel-saving electric-petrol system.
Safety
To ensure safety, this hybrid car comes with multiple airbags. They play a crucial role in ensuring safety during the accident. The higher-end variant will also have ADAS, which is a driving assistant—which makes driving quite convenient. The features it includes:
- ABS brakes: They stop wheels from locking so you can steer while braking.
- Stability Control: It keeps the car steady if it starts to slide.
- Traction Control: It reduces wheelspin on wet or slippery roads.
- Rear camera: It helps the driver see behind when reversing.
- Parking sensors: It beeps to warn you when you are close to an object.
- Hill-start Assist: It stops the car from rolling back on slopes.
- ISOFIX child seat mounts: It safely locks child seats in place.
- Seatbelt reminders: It warns if any passenger is not wearing a seatbelt.
- Emergency braking: It brakes automatically if you don’t react in time.
