Global InformationToyota Prius C information
| Toyota Prius c (NHP10) | |
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 Pre-facelift Toyota Prius c (Australia) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Also called | Toyota Aqua (Japan) |
| Production |
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| Model years | 2012–2019 (US) |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact car (B) |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | Toyota B platform |
| Related | Toyota Vitz (XP130) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | CVT |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Power-split |
| Battery | 0.9 kWh Nickel-metal hydride[3] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm (100.4 in)[2] |
| Length | 3,995–4,060 mm (157.3–159.8 in)[2] |
| Width |
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| Height | 1,445 mm (56.9 in)[2] |
| Curb weight | 1,100–1,140 kg (2,425.1–2,513.3 lb) |
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The Toyota Prius c (c stands for "city"[5]), also known as the Toyota Aqua (Japanese: トヨタ・アクア, Hepburn: Toyota Akua); "aqua" is Latin for water) in Japan, is a full hybrid gasoline-electric subcompact/supermini hatchback manufactured and marketed by Toyota. The Prius c is the third member of the Prius family, and combines the features of a Yaris-sized car with a hybrid powertrain. The Prius c is priced lower than the conventional Prius and has a higher fuel economy in city driving under United States Environmental Protection Agency test cycles.[6][7] The Prius c was ranked by the EPA as the 2012 most fuel efficient compact car when plug-in electric vehicles are excluded.[8][9]
The production version of the Aqua was unveiled in the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. The production Prius c was introduced in the U.S. at the January 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.[10] The Aqua was launched in Japan in December 2011 at a price of ¥1.69 million (US$21,700).[11] Sales in several Asian markets began in January 2012.[12][13] The Prius c was released in the U.S. and Canada in March 2012.[14][15] Sales in Australia and New Zealand began in April 2012.[16][17]
The Aqua is considered the most successful nameplate launch in Japan in the last 20 years.[18] As of January 2017[update], the Aqua/Prius c is the second most sold hybrid of Toyota after the regular Prius, with 1,380,100 units sold worldwide. Japan as the market leader with 1,154,500 units sold through January 2017.[19] The Aqua was the top selling new car in Japan for three years in a row, from 2013 to 2015.[20][21][22]
The Prius C was discontinued in North America at the end of the 2019 model year.[23] It was also discontinued in Australia in early 2020.[4]
- ^ a b "Affiliates (Toyota wholly-owned subsidiaries)-Toyota Motor East Japan, Inc". Toyota. 2012. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
- ^ a b c d e Toyota (15 November 2011). "Toyota Prius c Provides a Subcompact Entry Point to Prius Family of Hybrid Vehicles" (Press release). US: Toyota. Retrieved 15 November 2011.
- ^ Josh Pihl (January 2014). "Table 33. Batteries for Selected Hybrid-Electric Vehicles, Model Years 2013–2014". Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 21 November 2014.
- ^ a b "New Toyota Yaris to replace Prius c". Motoring. Australia. 23 January 2020. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
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- ^ Hans Greimel (14 November 2011). "Toyota to debut sporty coupe, Prius C and more at Tokyo show". AutoWeek. Retrieved 15 November 2011.
- ^ US DoE and US EPA (10 February 2012). "2012 Most and Least Efficient Vehicles". Fueleconomy.gov. Retrieved 11 February 2012. When PEVs are included, the Chevrolet Volt is the 2012 most fuel efficient compact car.
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