Everybody desires a car that runs more distance using less fuel, and carmakers have started working on hybrid cars to cater to the demand. Now Toyota’s new Aqua Hybrid has been spotted for testing in India. While testing, some information regarding its mileage is out, and it has created anticipation among car enthusiasts who desire a fuel-efficient hatchback.

Toyota Aqua Hybrid

Toyota Aqua Hybrid is a small hatchback, initially introduced in Japan in the year 2021. In other countries, outside Japan, this vehicle has been marketed as Prius C. The company has based this hatch on the TNGA-B platform, which is also utilized in other cars such as Sienta and Yaris. This platform enables hybrid technology and tries to make the vehicle light but tough, providing good handling with improved mileage.

Engine and Performance Specification

Toyota Aqua Hybrid may come with a 1.5-liter petrol hybrid motor supplemented with two electric motors. Combined, the powertrain is likely to generate about 116bhp of power. The front electric motor will offer 80bhp with 141Nm torque, while the rear motor of E-Four variant would likely produce 64bhp with 52Nm torque. Such a powertrain guarantees smooth driving on city roads as well as highways.

Strong Mileage Figures

As per the website of Toyota worldwide, Aqua Hybrid has the capability to provide a mileage of as much as 35.8 kilometres per litre. If it actually delivers this much when the vehicle is launched in India, it can create huge trouble for all other popular hybrid vehicles in the same segment, including Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Hybrid. Fuel efficiency is one of the largest selling points for consumers, and Toyota is all set to disrupt its competition with this figure.

Innovative Battery Technology

The Toyota Aqua Hybrid is also unique in that it is the first car in the world to employ a bipolar nickel-hydrogen battery. The new battery not only drives the vehicle but can also power other electronics via a 100V/1500W port. This may be useful for families who would like additional power outlets for travel.