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Toyota will launch a tarted-up Prius through its developing G's Sports in-house tuning arm in an attempt to reach a different type of customer and further expand the appeal of Toyota's most visible hybrid.
A concept version of the Prius G's was unveiled at last January's Tokyo Auto Salon. The production model will reportedly be lowered by roughly 1.2 inches and fitted with some outrageous-looking aeroparts designed to create an even more slippery profile. Bigger brakes and 18-inch wheels also are expected to be part of the package.
The G's variant will also incorporate stiffer suspension and lose some 44 pounds in overall curb weight, while employing subtle details inside, including a special red gear selector.
As for the powertrain changes, there won't be any. The Prius G's will employ the same 98-horsepower, 1.8-liter engine and hybrid drive system as the base Prius and should generate roughly the same MPG numbers.
Expected in Japanese showrooms by mid-summer 2011, the package will cost roughly $3500. It's unclear if the package will be available for the U.S. market.
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