JAKARTA - The fifth generation of Toyota Prius was launched at the end of 2022 by bringing significant changes. Not only technologically changing, but also in terms of more sporting and masculine design when compared to before.

Although design has transformed for the better, this does not make aftermarket companies specializing in Toyota TOM'S Racing stop creating this model. They managed to create a bodykit that made Prius look like a racing car.

Launching from Carscoops, Wednesday, June 19, this brand will bring the latest front bumper equipped with spoilers and side channels that help reduce air drag. Thus, the bodykit of TOM'S not only changes the appearance but also affects driving performance on the model.

TOM'S Racing also offers the latest side skirt, which has a sporty and promising appearance in increasing stability at high speeds. In addition, small back defects are also presented in increasing downforce.

These three components can be purchased by units or in one package. If packaged, buyers only need to spend from 299,000 yen (Rp. 31 million) and 344,000 yen (Rp. 35.7 million) to paint at once.

The company, which was founded in 1974, also provides a double barrel exhaust option that costs up to 265,000 yen (Rp27.5 million). TOMS says that its exhaust can have a voice that emphasizes the aura of sporty more than its standard.

Now Toyota offers the latest generation of Prius in two variants, namely Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) and Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV). This compact car was founded on the second generation Toyota New Generation Architecture (TNGA) platform.

Prius HEV offers two machine options, namely 1,800 cc and 2,000 cc. For a 2.0 liter engine, it is capable of blowing up to 193 dk of power and has fuel consumption of up to 28.6 km/liter.

Meanwhile, the 1,800 cc engine option has a more efficient fuel efficiency capability of up to 32.6 km/liter. Not only is it efficient in fuel, the hybrid system from Toyota can make vehicles have responsive performance.

As for the PHEV version, Prius has a 2,000 cc engine capable of excitable up to 220 dk which is able to make the car go fast from 0 to 100 km/hour within 6.7 seconds.

Powered by a hybrid engine, the PHEV Prius certainly has efficient fuel consumption. With a 19-inch tire, this car recorded fuel efficiency of 26 km/liters. As for the 17-inch tires, it is much more efficient with 30.1 km/liters.

The car can cover a distance of 87 km (ban 19 inches) and 105 km (ban 17 inches) by relying solely on electric batteries without drawing gasoline. The technology offered from the PHEV Prius is the Reenergy Boost. This is useful when walking in the mountains and in situations where it requires a transition between acceleration and braking.


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