Toyota Prius c

Toyota
	Toyota Prius c (2012-2015)
Prius c / Aqua
Production period:	since 2012
Class :	Small car
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Otto engine : ; 1.5 liters (55 kW) ; + electric motor : ; 45 kW
Length:	3995-4070 mm
Width:	1695-1715 mm
Height:	1440-1500 mm
Wheelbase :	2550 mm
Empty weight :	1100-1140 kg

The Toyota Prius c (the c stands for "city") is a passenger car made by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota , which uses a gasoline / electric hybrid drive called Hybrid Synergy Drive . In Japan the vehicle is sold as Toyota Aqua . The small car is not offered in Europe. The Prius c is the third member of the Prius family, but takes over the hybrid drive from the Toyota Yaris . Until the introduction of the fourth generation of the Prius in early 2016, the Prius c was considered by the EPA to be the most efficient hybrid vehicle among the non- plug-in hybrids .

Prius c concept

At the North American International Auto Show 2011 in Detroit , Toyota presented a concept vehicle to the public with the Prius c concept . Toyota explained that the c stands for "city" -centric and that the vehicle should appeal to a younger target group without families.

Prius c concept (2011)

Production vehicle

The production vehicle of the Aqua was presented to the public at the Tokyo Motor Show 2011, the production version of the Prius c celebrated its world premiere at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January 2012. Sales of the Aqua started in Japan in December 2011, and the Prius c followed in the United States and Canada in March 2012.

At the Los Angeles Auto Show 2014, Toyota presented a revised version that was launched in 2015. The vehicle has been sold in a crossover look since 2017 . In addition, the Aqua has been available in Japan as a Gazoo Racing version since September 2017 .

In 2013 and 2014 the Aqua was the best-selling vehicle in Japan. Over 80 percent of the hybrid vehicle is manufactured for the Japanese market.

Rear view
Toyota Prius c (2015-2017)
Rear view
Toyota Prius c (since 2017)
Rear view
Toyota Aqua (2012-2015)
Rear view
Toyota Aqua (2015-2017)
Rear view
Engine compartment
inner space
Toyota Aqua GR (since 2017)

Technical specifications

Engine characteristics
	Prius c 1.5 VVT-i
Construction period	since 03/2012
Engine type	R4 petrol engine + electric motor
Displacement	1497 cc
Max. Otto engine power	55 kW (74 PS) at 4800 rpm
Max. Electric motor power	45 kW (61 hp)
Max. System performance	74 kW (100 PS)
Max. Torque gasoline engine	111 Nm at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque electric motor	169 Nm
Power transmission
Drive, as standard	Front wheel drive
Gearbox, as standard	continuously variable transmission
Readings
Top speed	170 km / h
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h	12.1 s
Fuel consumption over 100 km (combined)	3.9 l super
CO ₂ emissions (combined)	90-91 g / km
Empty weight	1100-1140 kg
Tank capacity	36 l

Individual evidence

^ New Hybrid Vehicles. 2016, accessed May 17, 2016 .
^ Toyota Reveals Prius Family of Vehicles at the North American International Auto Show. January 10, 2011, accessed May 17, 2016 .
^ Prius C revealed among Toyota lineup for Tokyo Motor Show. November 15, 2011, accessed May 17, 2016 .
↑ Toyota Adds to Prius Lineup With Smallest Hybrid Aimed at Fit. December 26, 2011, accessed May 17, 2016 .
↑ Prius c hybrid goes on sale in US with entry MSRP of $ 18,950; new transaxle, motor technology. February 8, 2012, accessed May 17, 2016 .
↑ 2014 Los Angeles: 2015 Toyota Prius C Facelift. November 27, 2014, accessed May 17, 2016 .
↑ Toyota Prius C Goes For A More Rugged Crossover Look. July 25, 2017. Retrieved May 21, 2018 .
↑ Toyota Launches New "GR" Sports Car Series in Japanese Market - TOYOTA Global Newsroom. In: newsroom.toyota.co.jp. September 19, 2017, accessed July 26, 2018 .
↑ 2014 (Full Year) Japan: Best-Selling Car Models. January 8, 2012, accessed May 17, 2016 .
↑ Hybrid Model Global Sales Results. August 21, 2015, accessed May 17, 2016 .

Web links

Commons : Toyota Prius c - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Toyota car timeline

Timeline of Toyota models in GermanyGermany
Type	1970s									1980s										1990s										2000s										2010s										2020s
Type	1	2	3	4th	5	6th	7th	8th	9	0	1	2	3	4th	5	6th	7th	8th	9	0	1	2	3	4th	5	6th	7th	8th	9	0	1	2	3	4th	5	6th	7th	8th	9	0	1	2	3	4th	5	6th	7th	8th	9	0
Microcar																																							iQ
Microcar																																			Aygo									Aygo
Small car	1000 UP30 / KP30							Starlet P6							Starlet P7					Starlet P8						Starlet P9			Yaris P1							Yaris XP9					Yaris XP13									Yaris XP210
Compact class	Corolla E20				Corolla E30 / E50					Corolla E70				Corolla E80			Corolla E90					Corolla E100					Corolla E110					Corolla E120												Corolla E180					Corolla E210
Compact class									Tercel L10			Tercel L20																									Auris E150						Auris E180
Middle class	Carina A12 / A14							Carina A4				Carina A6																		Prius				Prius II					Prius III							Prius IV
Middle class	Corona T100													Carina II T15				Carina II T17					Carina E T19					Avensis T22					Avensis T25						Avensis T27
upper middle class			Corona Mk II					Cressida			Cressida X6					Camry CV20					Camry SXV10					Camry XV20					Camry XV30																		Camry XV70
upper middle class																																													Mirai
Coupes																										Paseo EL54
Coupes	Celica TA22							Celica TA4				Celica TA6				Celica TA16				Celica TA18				Celica TA20						Celica TA23												GT86
Sports car								Celica Supra				Celica Supra				Supra MA70							Supra JZA80																										GR Supra
Sports car														MR2 W1					MR2 W2											MR2 W3
Minivan																													Yaris Verso												Verso-S
Compact van																															Corolla Verso				Corolla Verso				Verso											Proace City
Compact van																										Picnic					Avensis Verso											Prius +
Van												Model F
Van																				Previa XR10 / XR20										Previa XR30 / XR40																ProAce Verso
Off-road vehicle & SUV																																							Urban cruiser											Yaris Cross
																																														C-HR
																								RAV4 SXA10						RAV4 ACA20						RAV4 CA30W							RAV4						RAV4
																			4Runner N130						4Runner N180
	Land Cruiser J4													Land Cruiser J7												Land Cruiser J9						Land Cruiser J12							Land Cruiser
	Land Cruiser J5										Land Cruiser J6									Land Cruiser J8								Land Cruiser 100										Land Cruiser V8
Pick up									Hilux RN30				Hilux YN58					Hilux YN80									Hilux RZN								Hilux N25											Hilux

[1] New Hybrid Vehicles. 2016, accessed May 17, 2016 .

[2] Toyota Reveals Prius Family of Vehicles at the North American International Auto Show. January 10, 2011, accessed May 17, 2016 .

[3] Prius C revealed among Toyota lineup for Tokyo Motor Show. November 15, 2011, accessed May 17, 2016 .

[4] Toyota Adds to Prius Lineup With Smallest Hybrid Aimed at Fit. December 26, 2011, accessed May 17, 2016 .

[5] Prius c hybrid goes on sale in US with entry MSRP of $ 18,950; new transaxle, motor technology. February 8, 2012, accessed May 17, 2016 .

[6] 2014 Los Angeles: 2015 Toyota Prius C Facelift. November 27, 2014, accessed May 17, 2016 .

[7] Toyota Prius C Goes For A More Rugged Crossover Look. July 25, 2017. Retrieved May 21, 2018 .

[co-651904-8] Toyota Launches New "GR" Sports Car Series in Japanese Market - TOYOTA Global Newsroom. In: newsroom.toyota.co.jp. September 19, 2017, accessed July 26, 2018 .

[9] 2014 (Full Year) Japan: Best-Selling Car Models. January 8, 2012, accessed May 17, 2016 .

[10] Hybrid Model Global Sales Results. August 21, 2015, accessed May 17, 2016 .