Hot Prius beefs up!

It traditionally puts miles per gallon before beauty – but if Toyota’s Prius looks a little too placid for your taste, then Japanese tuner Tommy Kaira could have the answer.

The firm, which earned fame in the Nineties by creating heavily modified versions of the Nissan Skyline and Subaru Impreza, has turned its eye to eco-friendly motoring and come up with its own version of the world’s number one hybrid.

Set to be unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show, the upgrades give the Prius a more sporty and aggressive appearance.

The most eye-catching feature is the new front wing, which clearly marks the car out from its eco rivals.

It comprises a low splitter to improve downforce, plus wide-set foglights fixed in a contrasting black housing and an imposing air intake.

The suspension has also been lowered, and highlighting the ground-hugging stance is a pair of angular side skirts and new multi-spoke alloy wheels.

At the rear is an oversized bumper with integrated diffuser, while darkened headlamps, clear tail-lights and blacked-out windows complete the wild look.

Despite Tommy Kaira’s reputation for offering top-level performance packages, it’s not yet clear whether any mechanical changes have been carried out on the newcomer, too.

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