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Toyota unleashes 2010 Prius Modellista aero kits

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    Toyota unleashes 2010 Prius Modellista aero kits

    Filed under: Aftermarket, Economy, Hybrids/Alternative, Japan, Hatchbacks, Toyota

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    To coincide with the official launch of the 2010 Toyota Prius in its home market of Japan, the automaker has unleashed a whole slew of styling and performance upgrades available through Modellista, its in-house tuning arm. There are three separate body kits available that offer varying levels of flair: Modellista Versions 1 and 2 and an Aero Tourer Kit. We're not so sure the exterior bits from the Aero Tourer kit actually improve the car's looks any, but perhaps they improve its already stellar aerodynamics somewhat.

    Questionable aesthetics aside, there's also a few aftermarket bits that could potentially improve the car's handling performance, like optional 16-inch alloy wheels and a new set of springs that lower ride height by 20 millimeters. At this point, it's not expected that Toyota will import any of these kits outside of Japan, but, if you're really interested, there's always eBay.


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    [Source: Modellista via Le Blog Auto]Toyota unleashes 2010 Prius Modellista aero kits originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 May 2009 14:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.



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    Autoblog, May 22, 2009
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    I'm not crazy about the new Prius, but the ver. 1 kit actually looks pretty neat.
    cgreen38, May 22, 2009
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    Maybe... if I already had a Prius for free.
    GSE21tuner, May 22, 2009
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    ver1 & 2 is ok just a slight difference with the lip and the aero reminds me of the new mazda 3 smiley face i hope toyota dont go to that route leave it to mazda:)
    xplicitcorolla99, May 25, 2009
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