Toyota Sai

Toyota Sai (AZK10)
Toyota Sai (AZK10)
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	2009–2017
Assembly	Japan: Miyawaka, Fukuoka (Toyota Motor Kyushu)
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size car
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform	Toyota New MC platform
Related	Toyota Avensis (T270); Lexus HS;
Powertrain
Engine	2.4 L 2AZ-FXE petrol hybrid I4
Electric motor	2JM AC synchronous
Power output	110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS) (petrol engine); 140 kW (188 hp; 190 PS) (combined system output);
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]

On June 25, 2010, Lexus (Toyota) recalled 17,801 2010 model year HS250h and Sai models for failing to comply with US FMVSS 301, "Fuel System Integrity", due to excessive fuel leakage in the event of a rear-end collision. A recall of these Sai and HS models for reprogramming the brake software in February 2010 also led some buyers to question the model, with word of the issue possibly scaring away potential buyers.

On November 15, 2017, the Sai was discontinued and replaced by the Lexus ES 300h, which was released in Japan on October 24, 2018.^{[citation needed]}