2012 Toyota Prius C - Toyota aqua - Toyota Aqua is the youngest brother of the family Prius, for U.S. and European markets will be named the Prius C. Aqua will complement the two Prius Gen-3 and the Prius V which was launched earlier. From the display, Toyota seems to target young consumers as its target audience. After mendebut in Tokyo, Toyota Aqua or Prius C will be launched in the U.S. and Europe early next year.
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 using a system of 'Hybrid Synergy Drive', the pride of Toyota's technology. Combines a 1.5-liter engine with an electric motor which receives power from the intake of lithium ion batteries.
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, which recorded 50 MPG or 21.2 km per liter.
Toyota claimed, in addition to attracting consumers from the consumption of fuel economy. Aqua had other weapons, namely technology.
For safety, Aqua comes with a 9-airbags, including on the steering wheel audio controls and Bluetooth connectivity for phones. Additional features of the prepared alternative is 'Etune'. Touch-screen entertainment system that can access the radio via the intenet, brosing web to read email.
Toyota Prius C or Aqua will debut in the event the Tokyo Motor Show, in December 2011.
