The Toyota Aqua, known as the Prius c in overseas markets, is a full hybrid electric subcompact/supermini hatchback that has been produced by Toyota since 2011. The Aqua is specifically designed for the Japanese domestic market while the Prius c caters to international buyers looking for a smaller alternative to the popular Prius liftback. The Aqua's introduction marked one of the most successful nameplate launches in Japan in the last two decades. By January 2017, global sales had reached an impressive 1,380,100 units, making it the second best-selling Toyota hybrid model after the standard Prius. A substantial portion of these sales came from Japan, where the Aqua established itself as a market leader with over 1,
