Aqua Coloring Pages

A Small Hybrid Car

Aqua is a hybrid car made by Toyota.
A hybrid car is a car that runs on two powers: a gas engine and an electric motor.
Aqua is a small 5-seater car. It is a hatchback, which means it has a big door at the back.
The first generation came out in 2011, and now the second generation is being made.
It can go far on a little bit of gas, so many people have chosen it.

The Secret of the Name

The name "Aqua" means "water" in Latin.
Latin is a language that people used in Europe long ago.
The name was chosen to give a clear and clean feeling, just like water.
It is the perfect name for a car that is friendly to the Earth.

The Secret to Using Less Gas

Aqua uses the power of its motor when it starts moving or travels slowly.
When you step on the brakes, it uses the turning wheels to make electricity and saves it in the battery.
It uses that electricity when it drives again, so it does not waste gas.
When the first generation came out, it was announced that it could go 35.4 kilometers on just one liter of gas.
Aqua is built much lighter than the Prius, a bigger hybrid car.

Two Generations of Aqua

The first generation came out in December 2011. In the next year, there were months when it sold even more than the Prius to become the best-selling car in Japan.
In 2014, a cool model called the X-URBAN joined in with an SUV look.
The second generation came out in 2021. It uses a new battery, and its motor is stronger.
In 2025, it was updated with a fresh new look for its front face.

Two Coloring Pages

There are two coloring pages: the first generation Aqua and the second generation Aqua.
On the first page, the first generation has cool swept-back headlights and a big grille with horizontal lines behind the license plate. There are triangle lights on the left and right of the grille.
The wheels have thin spokes that spread out like stars.
On the second page, the second generation looks cool with thin headlights and a big grille that looks like a wide-open mouth.
The wheel caps have a twisted pattern that looks like it is spinning around. See if you can find the small bump on the back of the roof, too.
Put the two pages side by side and compare how their faces are different.
We also have coloring pages for the Prius, another Toyota hybrid car, and the Yaris, a small car!

Try imitating the real colors

The sample cars are both white for the 1st and 2nd generations.
The trick to painting a white car is using the white of the paper.
If you color just the bottom of Aqua, the gaps in the doors, and around the tires with light gray, it will look 3D.
Aqua also comes in bright colors like light blue, blue, and yellow, so you can color it any color you like!

How to color the rounded body

Aqua has a rounded shape that flows smoothly from the front to the roof.
If you leave a little bit of white on the hood and roof where the light hits, it will look nice and shiny.
On the side, move your colored pencil in the same direction to color it smoothly.
For the 2nd generation's rounded parts above the tires, add a slightly darker color near the edges to make them look nice and plump.

The grille and lights

Aqua has a prominent big grille under its face.
Color the side lines of the grille silver or dark gray, and make the spaces between the lines black to make it pop.
For the headlights, leave the inside white and color the edges and fine lines with light gray.
For the 1st generation's triangular lights, if you color the inside light yellow or white, they will look like they are glowing!

The windows, tires, and wheels

Color the window glass light blue or gray, and leave diagonal white lines to make it look like real glass.
Color the tires dark gray or black.
If you make the 1st generation's wheels silver and color the spaces between the spokes dark gray, the star shape will stand out clearly.
For the 2nd generation's twisted wheel cap pattern, make the sunken parts a little darker to make them look like they are spinning around!

It Passed the Prius for the No. 1 Spot

The first-generation Aqua was super popular.
In October 2012, it passed Toyota's popular hybrid car, the Prius, to become the best-selling car in Japan for that month.
In places like the US, it was sold under the name "Prius c."
It is just like a little brother to the Prius!

The World's First Battery of Its Kind

The second-generation Aqua uses a new battery called a bipolar nickel-metal hydride battery.
People say this was the first time in the world this kind of battery was used in a car.
It puts out a lot of power while staying small, so the second-generation model can drive using only its motor much more often.

Helpful During Power Outages

The second-generation Aqua comes with the same kind of power outlet you have at home.
When the power goes out, you can use the electricity saved in the car to run electric appliances.
It is a car that can not only drive, but also deliver electricity when you are in trouble!

Control Your Speed with Just the Gas Pedal

The second-generation Aqua has a feature called the Comfortable Pedal.
When you step on the gas pedal, the car moves forward smoothly. When you lift your foot, it slows down quickly.
Because of this, you do not have to switch over to the brake pedal as often, making it easier to drive.
This feature was used for the very first time in a Toyota car!