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| Toyota Sai | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Model code | AZK10 |
| Production | 2009–2017[1] |
| Assembly | Japan: Miyawaka, Fukuoka (Toyota Motor Kyushu)[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size car |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Toyota New MC platform |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.4 L 2AZ-FXE petrol hybrid I4 |
| Electric motor | 2JM AC synchronous |
| Power output |
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| Transmission | eCVT |
| Battery | Nickel metal hydride |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106.3 in) |
| Length | 4,695 mm (184.8 in) |
| Width | 1,770 mm (69.7 in) |
| Height | 1,485 mm (58.5 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,570–1,590 kg (3,461–3,505 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Toyota Brevis/Progrès |
| Successor | Lexus ES 300h (AXZH10) |
The Toyota Sai is a hybrid electric car sharing the same platform and hybrid drivetrain as the Lexus HS. It was launched in Japan on October 20, 2009,[2] following the launch of the Lexus HS in January of the same year.[3] Toyota received about 14,000 orders in one month after its introduction, and the Sai is available at all Toyota Japanese dealership sales channels.[4]
The Sai was released in December 2009 as Toyota's second hybrid-only line after the Prius as Toyota brand model. Positioned between the Prius and the Crown Hybrid, the Sai came in a semi-fastback 4-door sedan body with a trunk. It was a sister car of the Lexus HS 250h that was released earlier in July, and the two models shared the basic components although they were differentiated by their interior and exterior designs. The Sai's body length, width, and height were smaller than those of the Lexus HS 250h by 95 mm (3.7 in), 15 mm (0.59 in), and 10 mm (0.39 in), respectively.
- ^ a b "Affiliates (Toyota wholly-owned subsidiaries)-Toyota Motor Kyushu, Inc". Toyota Motor Corporation. 2012. Retrieved February 14, 2014.
- ^ Greimel, Hans (September 30, 2009). "Toyota is adding another hybrid sedan--the Sai--for the Japanese market". Autoweek. Retrieved February 7, 2014.
- ^ Hardigree, Matt (January 11, 2009). "Lexus HS 250h: A Prius For The Country Club". Jalopnik. Retrieved June 22, 2012.
- ^ "Toyota Receives About 14,000 Orders for the Sai in One Month". Green Car Congress. November 24, 2009. Retrieved February 7, 2014.