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Very cool Crossover Toyota Prius-X

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by KeinoDoggy, Jan 20, 2017.

  1. KeinoDoggy

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    'bout as cool as a Ferrari with a 4cyl focus engine for "better fuel economy"...

    This conversion seems to have been done merely because it was possible, not because it actually added any benefit to the car.
     
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    Keep in mind that there's a sizable Prius mod scene in Japan. And, at least one of the cars was an E-Four, although I'm pretty sure this isn't what Toyota was thinking of when they released the E-Four option for the Prius...
     
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    The 50mm suspension lift might be useful to some people concerned about the Prius clearance.
    Perhaps @bwilson4web could adapt this to his new Prime. He already almost met a parking lot curb with his new baby.
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    It is available now under Toyota C-HR name in UK. Based on Prius new architecture.
     
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    I would have considered an E-Four depending on it's mpg number if it would have been offered in the USA. Would have been nice to have AWD for the New England winters... I don't think the weight penalty was that big either, so I don't know why it wasn't offered as an option in the US. It does affect fuel economy, so maybe that was the reason.
     
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    Toyota USA probably figured those wanting a 4WD Hybrid could get the RAV 4.
     
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    True... I'm not a SUV guy, so the Rav wasn't an option for me...

    <--- wants a hybrid coupe :)
     
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    Would be cool to see a CH-R on the Paris-Dakar rally.

    I like the black Dazer conversion.
     
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    For the Paris-Dakar rally you would have to build a race vehicle and call it a CH-R. ;) Oh, and it doesn't go from Paris to Dakar anymore because the cars and drivers aren't bullet proof.
     
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    Gross, just gross. What's with attaching gigantic exhaust outlets these days? It started with the monster trucks, then all the other trucks, now a Prius wants to try it. Sad, stupid, a cromagnon step backwards. My opinion.

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    To be fair, that's been a thing in Japanese tuner cars for... decades now?
     
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    IMG_1283.JPG We call them fart pipes, or f u pipes.
     
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    Many decades... at least since the 80s with the rise of AE86s and S13s (among other Japanese RWD sports cars).

    I guess beforehand, kids would just cut the muffler or do a short pipe mod. (often times louder than aftermarket exhausts)
     
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