Toyota Prius Brings Plus Performance To Hybrid Driving

[irshadi2]

Toyota Prius Brings PLUS Performance To Hybrid Driving

It looks like the best-selling hybrid in America will soon be moving faster than ever: That’s because Toyota is launching a new, limited-edition PLUS Performance Package—created by the high-performance experts at Toyota Racing Development (TRD)—specifically for the 2011 Prius. The new setup is based on components that first debuted at the 2010 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show and will enhance both the Prius’ appearance and its handling. What it won’t do, however, is compromise fuel efficiency; even kitted out with these new goodies, the Prius retains its industry-leading EPA fuel-efficiency ratings of 51 mpg city/48 mpg highway/50 mpg combined.

Available with a driver’s choice of four exterior colors (Blizzard Pearl, Classic Silver Metallic, Black, and Winter Gray Metallic), the PLUS Package adds:

* A seven-piece aerodynamic ground-effects kit with front and rear bumper spoilers, side skirts, and a rear diffuser, which lowers the the Prius’ already slick coefficient of drag.

* 17-inch race-inspired forged-alloy wheels wrapped in low-profile 215/45R17 tires with a custom offset.

Suspension enhancements like track-tuned lowering springs and a high-carbon, spring-steel rear sway bar; results include a

* 1 inch lower ride height as well as quicker turn-in, improved steering response, superior cornering ability and notably upgraded maneuverability.

* Custom badging and PLUS logo floor mats.

Significantly, this is just the first offering from Toyota’s new PLUS accessories brand, which will continue to develop aftermarket solutions that raise the bar for performance handling and aggressive style in the hybrid segments, but without sacrificing fuel efficiency.

The new Prius PLUS Performance Package is compatible with all current Prius models and is available for ordering right now with an MSRP of $3,699 for the Prius Two, Three and Four, and $2,999 for the Prius Five.

http://www.toyotainthenews.com/toyota-prius-brings-plus-performance-to-hybrid-driving/

[JayZ]

Toyota Prius Brings PLUS Performance To Hybrid Driving

It looks like the best-selling hybrid in America will soon be moving faster than ever: That’s because Toyota is launching a new, limited-edition PLUS Performance Package—created by the high-performance experts at Toyota Racing Development (TRD)—specifically for the 2011 Prius. The new setup is based on components that first debuted at the 2010 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show and will enhance both the Prius’ appearance and its handling. What it won’t do, however, is compromise fuel efficiency; even kitted out with these new goodies, the Prius retains its industry-leading EPA fuel-efficiency ratings of 51 mpg city/48 mpg highway/50 mpg combined.

Available with a driver’s choice of four exterior colors (Blizzard Pearl, Classic Silver Metallic, Black, and Winter Gray Metallic), the PLUS Package adds:

* A seven-piece aerodynamic ground-effects kit with front and rear bumper spoilers, side skirts, and a rear diffuser, which lowers the the Prius’ already slick coefficient of drag.

* 17-inch race-inspired forged-alloy wheels wrapped in low-profile 215/45R17 tires with a custom offset.

Suspension enhancements like track-tuned lowering springs and a high-carbon, spring-steel rear sway bar; results include a

* 1 inch lower ride height as well as quicker turn-in, improved steering response, superior cornering ability and notably upgraded maneuverability.

* Custom badging and PLUS logo floor mats.

Significantly, this is just the first offering from Toyota’s new PLUS accessories brand, which will continue to develop aftermarket solutions that raise the bar for performance handling and aggressive style in the hybrid segments, but without sacrificing fuel efficiency.

The new Prius PLUS Performance Package is compatible with all current Prius models and is available for ordering right now with an MSRP of $3,699 for the Prius Two, Three and Four, and $2,999 for the Prius Five.

http://www.toyotainthenews.com/toyota-prius-brings-plus-performance-to-hybrid-driving/

I dont see HOW the,

"Custom badging and PLUS logo floor mats."

would raise the bar for performance handling and aggressive style in the hybrid segments ??? :unsure:

[brw]

:lol:

[CyRaX]

Does it come with Winker Mirrors

[VVTi]

Toyota Prius Brings PLUS Performance To Hybrid Driving

* Custom badging and PLUS logo floor mats.

25BHP RIGHT THERE!!!! )

[vishkid]

Also, the go for the "Blizzard Pearl" color - it's 5% faster than the rest!

[Schiffer]

so how much Kmpl can a tree hugger achive? 45? 50?

[nexus]

does it comes with tree hugger hippie badge for 10 more HP's? btw is it comes with pink and powder blue interior colors?.

[banta_corolla120]

* A seven-piece aerodynamic ground-effects kit with front and rear bumper spoilers, side skirts, and a rear diffuser, which lowers the the Prius’ already slick coefficient of drag.

i may be wrong but according to the fluid mechanics i know...da whole point of spoilers is to increase downforce...i don't know how on earth that can reduce da Cd value...

what they should have done was up da engine capacity and optimize the system for for higher power and torque at the trade off of some of the economy...something closer to da lexus approach

this is just ricing it up..nothing dat cant be done in SL im sure our boys can come up with convincing enough 'TRD' badging as well

[heavyD]

[Californikan]

This Prius performance package isn't worth it at all.

For the price of a 3rd gen Prius + the 'performance' package, you could get this much sportier Lexus version of the Prius, that was designed from the ground up to be sportier.

[Ripper]

seriously!!!! these hybrid fanboys give a bad name to all the genuine environmentalists!

[Californikan]

seriously!!!! these hybrid fanboys give a bad name to all the genuine environmentalists!

huh?? please explain your logic

[Californikan]

seriously!!!! these hybrid fanboys give a bad name to all the genuine environmentalists!

I'll take the lack of reply to mean that there is no logic or sense in the above statement.

[Californikan]

There is now quite a nice selection of body kits available for the 3rd gen Prius...

Prius body kits: http://www.juicedhybrid.com/2010-2011-Prius-Body-Kit-s/341.htm

Edited September 23, 2011 by Californikan

[Watchman]

Photo 1: Looks like a evo X wanna be

Photo 2: Looks like the face of an Audi r8 has been photoshopped onto this.

Photo 4: Looks like a camero or Kia Forte.

Toyota got no originality no more?

[CyRaX]

Photo 1: Looks like a evo X wanna be

Photo 2: Looks like the face of an Audi r8 has been photoshopped onto this.

Photo 4: Looks like a camero or Kia Forte.

Toyota got no originality no more?

The first one looks a bit like the punto to me.

Photo 3 looks like a hurse

[The Stig]

this is all i got to say

Edited September 23, 2011 by The Stig

[Ripper]

I'll take the lack of reply to mean that there is no logic or sense in the above statement.

dude! i am not here 24/7 to look at prius threads and reply to you in the time frame you expect a reply.

"treehugger" is a slang term for environmentalists. many people here are bashing "treehuggers" due to moronic prius fan boys!

mind you most people have gone for prius in our country due to rax reliefs first and seocndly mpg figures...nobody here gave a rats arse about emissions unlike the case it is in places like california where emission controls are one of the biggest things.