2016 Toyota Prius gets two TRD Aerokits in Japan

Toyota Prius TRD Aerokit-8

In addition to Tom’s Racing bodykit for the 2016 Toyota Prius, Toyota Racing Development (TRD) has come up with two different aerokits for the fourth-generation hybrid in Japan. According to the tuning division, the kits are developed with the use of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis.

A look at its Japanese website notes that the aerodynamic kits improves straight-line stability while increasing downforce. Both kits are made out of PPE and ABS plastic and comprise of different front bumpers, while the side skirts, rear bumpers and rear spoiler are of the same design.

Version 1 (pictured above) features LED daytime running lights that that are integrated into the centre, near the front lip. As for version 2, it comes without integrated LED lights, but with a more elaborate front lip. The side skirts are designed to flow naturally with the Prius’ character lines. In the rear, the bumper comes with a diffuser-like piece that goes across the rear.

Aside from the bodykit, TRD also offers a high-response stainless steel muffler with dual tips and a member brace set that’s reinforced and can be attached to the underbody of the Prius. In addition to that, the division is also offering motion control beams for the front and rear, TRD suspension set, 18-inch aluminium TRD TF8 wheels and a lug nut set.

Smaller items include TRD fuel caps in two designs, a red TRD start/stop button, turn signal valve set, shoulder pads for seat belts and a stainless steel B-type TRD emblem. The price for the cosmetic enhancements are about USD$2,876 (RM12,410), though prices will balloon depending on items opted for.


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Having spent a number of years as a journalist for a local paper, a marketing executive for a popular German automotive brand and a copywriter, Graham, a true-blue Sarawakian, knew he had to take the leap back into the motoring scene - and so he did. To him, nothing’s better than cruising for hours along a scenic route, in a car that’s designed and built for that purpose.

 

Comments

  • Janji najix tak ditunaikan,penipu Rakyat! on Dec 16, 2015 at 5:43 pm

    Dont launch this car in Malaysia, Super Fugly and i swear i gonna hit tis car whenever i see it.

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    • Trdfan on Dec 16, 2015 at 7:07 pm

      This TRD kit will softmod engine to 500hl lor. Dun play play

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    • Fugly it is on Dec 17, 2015 at 2:22 am

      Yes, what is it with those crying headlamps and bleeding rear lights?

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  • Semi-Value (Member) on Dec 16, 2015 at 6:58 pm

    i actually really like those rims…reminds me of the OZ ones used in the WRC in the 90’s

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  • Lugano on Dec 17, 2015 at 7:38 am

    It is still beyond ugly. What the hell were they thinking.

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  • Hii evryone….. just seeking advice…. plan to buy Saga Plus….. but the dilemma is to pick manual or cvt?…… kind advice, please…… tqs

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    • Dont get the saga flx plus, that is the final model mainly to clear all cps engine. The next saga will be using vvt engine. Proton using punch cvt which is verrrryyy noisy. If u still want the flx plus, get the manual. But i recommend u to wait for the new saga which will come out together with new persona n new perdana

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