Hybrid for all
Toyota’s most affordable electrified sedan arrives in Phl
HEV badge marks the Ativ as Toyota’s most affordable electrified model in the lineup.
Toyota Motor Philippines has added a new subcompact sedan to its lineup. It is called the Ativ. The big news is the hybrid. Toyota says this is now its most affordable electrified model in the country. Retail sales start this October, with a public launch set for 24 to 26 October at the BGC Amphitheater in Taguig.
The Ativ sits alongside the Vios and targets first-time buyers and anyone who wants a simple daily car with better fuel economy. The range includes both gasoline and hybrid options. The 1.5 HEV CVT uses a four-cylinder engine paired with an electric motor for a combined 111 hp.
INSIDE the Ativ, it has a driver-focused layout with a large touchscreen and digital display.
ELECTRONIC parking brake with brake hold comes standard on the hybrid variant.
The rest of the lineup uses either a 1.3-liter or a 1.5-liter gasoline engine, matched with either a CVT or a manual transmission, depending on the variant.
The cabin seats five, with leather upholstery for the HEV and fabric for the non-hybrid variants. A 7-inch digital multi-info display comes standard, while the top variant adds a 10.1-inch screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
REAR styling is accentuated by slim LED lamps and sequential turn signals for the hybrid variant.
THE Ativ presents a wide front grille and confident styling cues for its segment.
