2014 Toyota Aqua HYBRID

Toyota's 2014 Aqua Hybrid distils the brand's hybrid mastery into a nimble, five-door hatch that slips through city congestion yet carries the tech and safety pedigree of a full-size Prius. Slide into the high-roof cabin, tap the start button and the 1.5-litre Atkinson-cycle engine wakes in hushed partnership with an electric motor, allowing the Aqua to glide away under battery power alone for the first few metres. The e-CVT then blends petrol and electric torque so smoothly you'll struggle to feel the hand-off, but you will notice the fuel-gauge barely moving-real-world economy hovers around 3.9 L/100 km and a single 36-litre tank can see you from Auckland to Wellington with kilometres in reserve. A feather-light chassis, electric power steering and a sub-10 m turning circle make U-turns in crowded supermarket forecourts a single-swoop affair, yet the car settles at a hushed 1500 rpm on the motorway where wind and road noise fade to a murmur. Toyota's regenerative brakes harvest energy on every downhill, ABS, stability and traction control keep the hatch planted in spring downpours, and dual-airbag protection underpins a solid 5-star safety rating.
Daily life feels quietly effortless: a crisp reverse camera overlays dynamic guides so kerbside parks are nailed first time, auto-cut headlights ensure you never leave the lamps on, and feather-touch electric mirrors fold at a button-press for narrow parking-building ramps. All the while the hybrid drivetrain's electric torque makes merging into motorway flow brisk and confident-proof eco doesn't have to mean slow. If you're ready to trim your petrol budget without sacrificing safety, comfort or Toyota's bullet-proof reliability, the Aqua Hybrid awaits.
Book your test-drive today at Enterprise Motor Group Manukau Supersite - finance available and trade-ins welcome. Every vehicle is backed by NZ's Best 4-Year Unlimited kms Warranty with no claim limits, no kilometre limits and wear-and-tear included. 55 years in business - a dealership Kiwis know and trust. $595 on-road costs apply.

• 5 Door
• ABS Brakes
• Dual Air Bags
• Fuel Injected
• Power Steering
• Stability Control
• Traction Control
• Central Locking
• Electric Mirrors
• Electric Front Windows
• Reverse Camera
• Air Conditioning
• Radio.