DSK Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 I just had to post this. Its basically a Toyota Prius with a body kit by Tommy Kiara to steer it away from its bland looks. No uprated performance to match the looks is mentioned, except the body kit produces downforce (which in this case is bad, as it increases drag and lowers MPG which goes against what the Prius is supposed to be about). http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/242938/hot_prius_beefs_up.html http://photos.autoexpress.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_672/car_photo_336034_7.jpg What gets me is, from a business perspective I can see why manufacturers are making all the basic, slowest models look quite funky and beefy, its appealing to the vast majority that buy these things. However, everyday day we all see C180 Mercs, Msport BMWs, Astra CDi's etc all stuck to our rear bumpers looking menacing only to pathethically go past. We are at the satge now where a large number of cars are simply beefed up too much styling wise for their engines to cope with and the trouble is, I'm finding women to be some of the most worst offenders for giving me hard time by tailgaiting me in these 'sporty' looking shopping carts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kslb Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 most worst!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porky1978 Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-Brett Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 boot it and show em just how fast a proper car is, i will bet they have never seen a proper car pull away and they will be shocked and never tailgate again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 why dont they just stop "trying" to make a crap car look good and just the supra back on the production line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Everyone hates until they realise it is styled by Tommy Kaira no doubt some mods under the skin as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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