Toyota Aqua - A Hybrid Car
Toyota Aqua for sale in Mauritius is well-known by the name of Prius-C in many western countries. Toyota introduces this Hybrid gasoline-electric hatchback in 2011 that eventually captured the entire market due to its strong performance and decent body style. It is a hybrid subcompact vehicle that is offered with five doors and front-wheel drive.
Practicality, easy drive and excellent fuel economy give it an edge over rival cars including Honda Fit. It is equipped with all modern features and technology that boosts up its credibility. This vehicle is highly demanded by consumers from Africa, Asia and Europe. It was also honored as one of the best selling new car in Japan.
Outstanding Performance
Toyota Aqua for sale in Mauritius is mounted with 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine, fixed with an electric motor and nickel-metal hydride battery. It produces 75 horsepower and 11Nm torque mated to CVT transmission which is more than 1.8- liter engine of Honda Insight and Toyota Yaris. However this model is 265kg lighter than Prius but it is surprisingly high in performance. The engine is soundless while driving and the pedal shifts are extremely responded.
Incorporated hybrid technology minimizes energy consumption, providing a better fuel economy. The average fuel consumption of this car is 37 km/L and combined fuel economy of 55 mpg. This offers a punchy acceleration in 14.6 seconds from 0-62mph. Moreover, consumers demand for Toyota Aqua is high due to its fuel efficiency and performance.
Specifications
Toyota aqua offers elegant exterior and spacious interior. Exterior is made with attractive wheels as its alloy wheels boost the perfection of body design whereas roof rail is there to bring hard core look. These wheels are perfectly design to support the tires indirectly and roof rail assist as an additional luggage carrier. Typically, this car carries bulging front bumper and massive edge. Interior comes with plenty of cargo space on front, a deep glove box and has 260 liter of boot space.
It has enough capacity to seat 4 adults comfortably with enough room for leg and head. The seats are made of different material depending on trims. It is quite affordable vehicle as the purchase price of used Toyota aqua from Japan starts from 350,000JPY. However, price of Toyota Aqua for sale in Mauritius varies with the trim levels. It is also fixed with power steering that provides fine handling of steering wheels and tires. Furthermore, the car is rich in specifications that ensure reliable drive.
Safety features
Models of Toyota Aqua are always equipped with all the latest safety gadgets and advanced features. In this automobile, you can find two airbags in the front, and all seats consist of seatbelts. It also features Toyota Star Safety System in L and S models. The features include Traction Control, Anti-lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Smart Stop Technology and Vehicle Stability Control. In addition, there is a crumple zone on both the front and the rear of the Aqua that makes the drive safe and sound.
Do you want it at Mauritius?
Mauritius is a big market of used cars which are mainly imported from Japan. To import used Toyota Aqua from Japan, it should be noted that you are having a valid permit from Ministry of Industry and Commerce. Age of the car should not be less than 18 months or more than 48 months from its first date of registration. However, it is subjected to 15% Value Added Tax and import duty as per the engine capacity of cylinder. Engine capacity of Toyota Aqua is less than 1500cc that means it is liable of 55% import duty, because vehicles which are less than 1500cc are subjected to 55% import duty. For a car less than 550cc, is subjected to 15% import duty whereas above than 1500 is liable of 100% import duty.
Hence upon completion of formalities successfully, Toyota Aqua will be ready to give a thrilling and exciting ride.
Cities of Mauritius Where Toyota Aqua Popular
- Port Louis
- Beau Bassin-Rose Hill
- Vacoas
- Curepipe
- Quatre Bornes
- Triolet
- Goodlands