Toyota Aqua Hybrid for Sale in NZ

Looking for a city-smart hatch that sips just 3.5–4 L/100 km?

Our Toyota Aqua range—also known as the Aqua hybrid or Prius C—combines legendary Toyota reliability with ultra-low running costs. All cars are grade-4+ Japanese imports, and backed by $0-deposit finance and nationwide delivery.

Why Choose a Toyota Aqua?

Pros	Cons
3.5 L/100 km real-world fuel consumption	Compact boot vs. larger hatchbacks
$0 road-user charges (petrol hybrid)	Rear seats don’t slide
Proven 1.5 L hybrid—shared with Prius C	Tight fit for tall drivers over 1.9 m
Cheap insurance & parts in NZ	Most are Jap-import so infotainment swap recommended

Common Toyota Aqua problems? Mostly minor: 12 V battery drain, worn hybrid fan filter, and alloy-wheel wobble above 100 km/h. Every Sterling Aqua is scanned for hybrid fault codes and test-driven at motorway speed before listing.

Toyota Aqua Price & $0-Deposit Finance

Year band	Typical km	Drive-away price	Weekly from*
2020–22	40–90 k km	$14.5 K–$16 K	$85–$95
2015–19	70–120 k km	$10 K–$13 K	$60–$80
2012–14	90–140 k km	$8 K–$9 K	$50–$60

Based on 5-year term, 13.95 % p.a., $490 doc fee. Approval & terms may vary.

Running Costs: Fuel & Insurance for Toyota Aqua

Fuel use: Owners report 3.5 L/100 km mixed driving; some achieve 3 L/100 km on Auckland’s Southern Motorway crawl.
Insurance: Comprehensive cover is typically $400–$600 per year (30-year-old driver, full NZ licence, clean record). Use the Aqua’s low theft & parts score to negotiate.

Toyota Aqua Hybrid Battery & Maintenance

Battery lifespan & price of Toyota Aqua in NZ

Factory Nickel-Metal Hydride pack averages 10–12 years / 220 000 km.
Reconditioned packs from $1 600, brand-new OEM around $3 600 in NZ (parts + labour).
Sterling Cars includes a free hybrid health check and offers MBI warranty options that cover the hybrid battery.

Toyota Aqua Service Intervals

10 000 km oil & filter (0W-20)
Clean hybrid fan filter yearly—prevents overheating.

Toyota Aqua Tyres, Bulbs & Seat-Cover Sizes

Part	Spec
Tyre size	175/65 R15 (S & G grades)
Head-light bulb	H11 low-beam / HB3 high-beam
Seat covers	Front 540 mm W × 880 mm H; Rear 1 260 mm W × 900 mm H