Japan

Toyota

60017505

1st

Aqua

Released date : 2011/12/26

body type

Hatchback

HB

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  • Specification
  • Description
  • Plant
  • Name origin
Grade G S L
Model type
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weight
Model type DAA-NHP10-AHXEB DAA-NHP10-AHXNB DAA-NHP10-AHXCB
Curb mass(kg) 1080 1080 1050
Dimensions Length(mm) 3995 3995 3995
Width(mm) 1695 1695 1695
Height(mm) 1445 1445 1445
Wheelbase(mm) 2550 2550 2550
Engine Engine code 1NZ-FXE 1NZ-FXE 1NZ-FXE
Engine type Water-cooled, in-line 4-cylinder, DOHC Water-cooled, in-line 4-cylinder, DOHC Water-cooled, in-line 4-cylinder, DOHC
Displacement(cm3) 1496 1496 1496
Max. output kW(PS)/r.p.m. 54/74/4800 54/74/4800 54/74/4800
* The specifications are those of representative model grades.
* Max. output represents a net rating. In the above table, digits separated by slashes ( / / ) stand for kW, PS, and r.p.m., respectively.
* The model numbers of these vehicles are NHP10.
The Aqua compact hybrid was placed on the market in December 2011.

Although Honda released the Fit Hybrid in October 2010 as the first compact hybrid in the market, the model came with a rather simple hybrid system that relied heavily on its gasoline engine. In contrast, the Aqua has a full-fledged hybrid system that optimally controls the power of a gasoline engine and a motor. The proven technology of the Prius has been further improved for the Aqua, realizing a smaller and lighter system that has attained the world-leading fuel efficiency of 35.4 km/l in the JC08 test cycle and 40.0 km/l in the 10-15 test cycle. In comparison, the fuel efficiency of the Fit Hybrid is 26.0 km/l in the JC08 test cycle and 32.6 km/l in the 10-15 test cycle, and that of the Prius is 30.0 km/l in the JC08 test cycle and 38.0 km/l in the 10-15 test cycle.

The Aqua comes in a 5-door hatchback body. Its measurements are 3,995 mm in length, 2,550 mm in wheelbase, and 1,695 mm in width, which are smaller than those of the 3rd Prius by 485 mm, 150 mm, and 50 mm, respectively. The Aqua is also lighter than the Prius by 260 kg (comparison based on basic models). The Aqua delivers a maximum output of 73 kw (100 PS) by combining a 1.5-liter 54 kW (74 PS) engine and a 45 kW (61 PS) motor. The hybrid battery has been downsized for placement under the rear seat, resulting in a spacious cargo area of 305 liters (note: the figure refers to storage up to the top of the rear seat back calculated by Toyota using the VDA method). The starting price of the Aqua is 1.69 million yen (in contrast to 2.17 million yen for the Prius and 1.59 million yen for the Fit Hybrid).
Plant Iwate plant(Kanto Auto Works,Ltd.)(now Iwate plant(Toyota Motor East Japan, Inc.))
Derived from the Latin word meaning water. The name is meant to evoke an image of clean transparency as well as of something that is universally cherished. Also, the name suggests something fluid and unconstrained -- like free-flowing water -- representing the manufacturer's wish that many people draw plenty of enjoyment from this car.
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