Recently, Toyota Motor officially released a new version of the hybrid model AQUAThis series is actually the sister model of the US version of Prius C in the Japanese market. This update is based on Toyota’s TNGA-B platform. There are 8 versions to choose from. The price range is from 1.98 million to 2.598 million yen, which is about the same. RMB 117,300 to 154,000.
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In terms of appearance design, this model uses a very compact hatchback shape. The front face of this car has an exaggerated large-mouth air intake, plus the black bumper in the middle, which is very imposing. However, its headlights are softer in the shape of droplets. With the “C” type daytime running lights and square far and near beam lights, it looks more dynamic.
In the design of the body, this model does not actually have an obvious waistline, but uses a soft curved surface in the center of the door, with three-dimensional fold lines and corners below, and there will be some undulations near the rear door and rear wheel arch. . On the whole, the body of this car is still home-based, which is relatively low-key compared to the front face.
At the rear of the car, the two vertical strip taillights of the new AQUA are still very recognizable, and at the same time it creates a good sense of fashion, and it is a little sporty with the small rear wing above. In addition, because the uplift design of the rear wheel arches also extends to the rear of the car, the overall look is more substantial and heavy. It is also worth mentioning that this car has a relatively large rear windshield, which visually makes this car look bigger.
In the interior design, the layout of the new AQUA is relatively simple. The more characteristic design is the 10.5-inch floating central control display, the symmetrically arranged display and air conditioning control area, and the shifting area below.
There are two other characteristics of the interior space of this car. One is that it has the function of a welfare car. Both the main and co-driving seats support outward rotation, allowing people with limited mobility to enter the car more easily. In addition, this car inherits the characteristics of Japanese cars that are good at using space, and the storage space is relatively abundant, although the capacity of each storage compartment is not very large.
In terms of configuration, the new AQUA will support the CarPlay mobile phone interconnection function, and the central control display will also have a 360-degree reversing image function. In addition, the model will also have a full LCD instrument, automatic air conditioning, and electronic gear handles. In addition, in terms of safety, this model will be equipped with Toyota’s latest Toyota Safety Sense technology, with driving assistance capabilities such as lane keeping and automatic parking. In addition, this model also has an external discharge function, and the rear is equipped with an AC100V/1500W power socket, which can charge electrical equipment when the vehicle is stopped.
In terms of power, this model will use a hybrid power system with an electric motor + 1.5L fuel engine, but the official has not released clear power parameters. At present, it is only known that the official calibrated fuel consumption per 100 kilometers of this model is 2.8L, which is more fuel efficient than before. This model has increased by 20%, and has two drive layouts, front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. In addition, this model will also be equipped with bipolar nickel-metal hydride batteries, making the vehicle more responsive in pure electric mode.
The first-generation Toyota AQUA was launched in 2011, and its cumulative sales exceeded one million at the end of 2016. It can be seen that it is a model that is more popular with Japanese consumers. However, if this car is introduced to China at the current price, Mr. Bang believes that it may be difficult to survive, because at the same price, its most direct competitors are Toyota’s Corolla/Railing dual engine, and Honda’s Xiangyu/Ling Paiyue Hybrid, as a hatchback, AQUA has no advantage.
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