2025 Toyota Aqua Released, Fuel Efficiency 35.4km/L, More Worth Buying Than Corolla
[PCauto] Against the backdrop of the global automotive market’s continuous transition toward electrification, the Toyota Aqua, as a compact hybrid model from the brand, has always been renowned for its high efficiency and practicality.
The 2025 Toyota Aqua has been officially unveiled recently, drawing market attention once again with multiple technological upgrades and high fuel efficiency.
This model is built on the TNGA-B platform, achieving a new breakthrough in fuel consumption performance while introducing advanced technological features and safety systems, aiming to meet the diverse needs of urban commuting and short-distance travel.
2025 Toyota Aqua Achieves Remarkable Fuel Efficiency Performance
The 2025 Toyota Aqua is equipped with a 1.5-liter M15A-FXE three-cylinder engine paired with an electric motor hybrid system, delivering a total system output of 116 horsepower and paired with an E-CVT transmission.
The most striking feature is its ultra-low fuel consumption performance. Under the WLTC test standard, the 2025 Toyota Aqua achieves a combined fuel consumption of 34.3 km/L, with city driving fuel consumption rated at 35.4 km/L and highway fuel consumption rated at 32.2 km/L, meaning it can travel approximately 34.3 kilometers per liter of fuel.
The new car adopts a bi-polar nickel-hydrogen battery for the first time, reducing volume compared to traditional batteries but doubling the power, supporting more efficient energy recovery and acceleration performance.
In addition, the introduction of a single-pedal mode achieves an operation experience similar to that of a pure electric vehicle through the kinetic energy recovery system, reducing the use of the brake pedal and enhancing driving convenience and energy efficiency.
Technology and Safety Features are Another Highlight of the 2025 Toyota Aqua
The Smooth Stop braking system is applied to compact models for the first time, effectively suppressing body forward tilt and jerking during braking through precise control of front and rear braking forces, enhancing ride comfort.
The Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 safety package includes a new PDA (Proactive Driving Assist) function, which can identify pedestrians, bicycles, and parked vehicles, actively intervening in steering and braking to reduce collision risks.
Standard features also include full-speed adaptive cruise control (ACC), lane tracing assist (LTA), and an automatic parking function.
In terms of intelligent connectivity, the 2025 Toyota Aqua is equipped with a 10.5-inch floating central control screen, an electronic gear lever, and a panoramic camera, supporting Android Auto and other smartphone connectivity features.
Higher-end trims feature premium amenities such as front seat massagers, headrest-mounted speakers, and ambient lighting, enhancing both driver and passenger comfort.
2025 Toyota Aqua Upgraded Interior Space
The 2025 Toyota Aqua has been upgraded based on the TNGA-B platform, with the wheelbase extended by 50mm to 2600mm. The body dimensions are 4080×1695×1485mm (1505mm for the roof rack version), with interior space comparable to the Corolla, offering passengers more spacious legroom and headroom.
The trunk design supports a lower floor extension, enhancing load capacity and practicality.
In addition, the sporty GR Sport version features exclusive front bumpers, 17-inch cut wheels, red calipers, and an upgraded suspension system, improving the vehicle’s handling stability and visual appeal.
Toyota Aqua Offers Better Value for Money Than the Corolla
The 2025 Toyota Aqua is priced between 2,824,800-3,022,800 yen in Japan, equivalent to approximately 81,000 MYR – 86,000 MYR. This price range positions it as a more cost-effective option compared to the Toyota Corolla.
The 2025 Toyota Aqua achieves a balance of energy efficiency, technology, and practicality through technology sharing and platform upgrades.
Its low fuel consumption, advanced safety features, and space optimization make it particularly suitable for urban commuting and short-distance travel scenarios, continuing Toyota’s traditional advantages in the hybrid field.
2026 Toyota RAV4 to Launch in China as the Wildlander
MichaelAug 13, 2025, 11:58 AM
【PCauto】After its global debut in May, the 2026 Toyota RAV4 is getting ready for the Chinese market. GAC Toyota, the brand’s joint venture in China, has filed a launch application with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology for the Wildlander, which is essentially the RAV4. This points to a market arrival in China this fall.
The regulatory filing shows that the Wildlander, a sibling to the RAV4, uses only one of the three exterior designs available for the RAV4. It’s likely that Toyota’s other Chinese joint venture, FAW Toyota, will go with a different design. Either way, the Wildlander and RAV4 are essentially the same vehicle, and both should arrive on the market around the same time.
2026 Wildlander: Detailed Product Information
Built on the TNGA-K platform, this compact SUV sees major upgrades to its design, powertrain, and features.
On the outside, the new Wildlander gets a sharper, more distinctive front end. Its C-shaped headlights match the styling of the latest Camry, while a black trim piece links the frameless mesh grille, giving the SUV a bold and modern look.
The side profile keeps the current model’s wheel arches and mirror design, but the side window between the C- and D-pillars is now longer, giving rear passengers a better view out.
At the back, the Wildlander gets new taillights joined by a black trim piece, plus a bold “WILDLANDER” badge that makes the model instantly recognizable.
In terms of size, the new Wildlander measures 4,600 mm long, 1,855 mm wide, and 1,680 mm tall, with the wheelbase unchanged at 2,690 mm.
While it’s 65 mm shorter than the current model, a reworked interior layout should give passengers more usable space and a better overall seating experience.
Interior Upgrades Worth Noting
Inside, the new Wildlander follows Toyota’s latest family design language. A fully digital gauge cluster, floating central touchscreen, and HUD head-up display form the heart of its digital cockpit.
It still keeps plenty of physical buttons for easy operation, but now swaps in a compact electronic gear shifter that adds a modern, high-tech touch to the cabin.
When it made its global debut, the 2026 RAV4 became the first Toyota model to feature Arene, a powerful new software platform developed by Woven by Toyota (WbyT).
Arene is designed to be the “Android” of the automotive world, offering a standardized base that drives smarter, more connected, and more personalized vehicles. For the Chinese market, however, Toyota is expected to work with local tech giants like Huawei and Xiaomi to develop a system that better fits local user habits. Naturally, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also likely to be on board, making it easier to connect with younger, tech-savvy drivers.
2026 Wildlander Offers Three Powertrain Options in China
According to information released by MIIT, the 2026 Wildlander has been submitted with three engine types: M20C, M20F, and A25D. This indicates that the model will offer a 2.0L gasoline version, a 2.0L hybrid version, and a 2.5L hybrid version, with maximum outputs of 126kW, 112kW, and 136kW respectively.
The hybrid versions feature fifth-generation THS hybrid technology, bringing the front-wheel-drive models’ combined fuel consumption down to 4.59L/100km. This represents a more than 15% improvement over the current model, significantly reducing running costs for owners.
Wildlander/RAV4 Is a Key Model for Toyota in China
The Wildlander/RAV4 is set to launch in China around the same time as in North America. Its sales performance is crucial for Toyota, with the two models together selling roughly 26,000 units per month. However, domestic Chinese brands continue to pose strong competition. Toyota needs to bring the new Wildlander/RAV4 to the market quickly to maintain its position. Unlike the North American RAV4, the advanced tech features of the Wildlander/RAV4 will be key to sustaining its market share in China.
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