Specifications and prices of the all-new Toyota Aqua model 2022 (formerly Prius)

The Japanese company Toyota has unveiled its new version Toyota Aqua model 2022 with its new second generation, also called the Prius C, which is a compact mini hatchback car based on a hybrid drive system.

 The new Toyota Aqua has distinctive capabilities and performance with a modern and futuristic design, with more technology, security and entertainment elements, driver assistance systems, and an advanced, more efficient hybrid system and a new battery that we will learn about during this report.

All-new 2022 Toyota Aqua (formerly Prius)

It looks like a small hatchback with a big effect. The car is standard with front-wheel drive, and the optional electric all-wheel drive system is available for a comfortable and smooth driving experience.

It relies on the new “TNGA-B” platform that appeared in 2020 to improve fuel efficiency by about 20%, and this new car replaces the Prius model.

It measures 4,050 meters in length, 1,695 meters in width and 1,485 meters in height, with a wheelbase of 2.6 meters and a ground clearance of 30 mm.

The price of the Toyota Aqua model 2022

The new Toyota Aqua is available in Japan at a starting price of 1 million 980,000 yen, equivalent to 18,000 US dollars, for the front-wheel drive version, while the price of the electric four-wheel drive version reaches 2,598,000 yen, equivalent to 23,657 thousand dollars.

Toyota Aqua upgraded specifications

EXTERIOR DESIGN

• The revealed images show a modern design that is much more modern than its predecessor with a redesigned body, a large front grille, smarter LED headlights and a sportier window line.
• From the rear, the car features vertical taillights, more powerful rear fenders, a larger trunk and rear wheel arches with a C-pillar tilted upwards.
• In addition, the wheelbase has been extended 50 mm longer than its predecessor to provide interior rear legroom and significantly more luggage space.

Interior Design

• It has a more elegant and attractive interior design, as well as a spacious cabin that provides more space, especially in the rear seats.
• The cabin features a luxurious interior to provide a great experience with a range of storage areas in the cabin.
• In addition to the electrically adjustable synthetic leather seats for the front passengers.
• The interior is fitted with a digital instrument cluster in front of the driver with a central 10.5-inch touch screen for the infotainment system that supports Apple CarPlay.

Technologies and equipment available

• The new 2022 Toyota Aqua Hybrid can be started with a single Comfort Pedal during Power+ mode, which uses regenerative braking to decelerate.
• The new car has a standard setting that allows emergency power supply. Electricity can be drawn from the car for external use and fed to household electrical appliances during power outages thanks to an AC power outlet (AC100 V / 1500 W) with bi-directional charging support.

Safety and security features

• The new Japanese car supports many safety and security means with advanced driver assistance systems, including emergency self-brake, full-speed radar cruise control, lane-keeping assistant, advanced parking systems, adaptive cruise control for all speeds and automatic parking.

mechanical specifications

• The new 2022 Toyota Aqua is based on a hybrid powertrain that combines the work of a 1.5-liter petrol engine and electric motor with a new bipolar nickel-hydrogen battery that delivers twice the output of the previous generation nickel-hydrogen battery with improved response and smoother acceleration.
• The new high-performance nickel-hydrogen battery enables the hybrid motor to operate at an electric range for longer periods.
• It has an average fuel consumption of 2.79 liters for a range of 100 km, which is a 20 percent improvement over the previous model.