Toyota Prius and Honda Insight by Kenstyle

Honda Insight by Kenstyle

Tuning package for two hybrids include suspension lowering, large-rim wheels and aerodynamic skirts all around

By Alex Ricciuti
October 1, 2009 9:32 am
Filed Under: Honda, Japanese, Toyota, Tuners

Tuning a hybrid?

Why not?

Well, have a look at the photos here - they can be pretty convincing. It's hard to say that the optics tuning done by Kenstyle here doesn't improve the looks of the rather pedestrian Honda Insight and Toyota Prius models.

Of course, no mention of any tinkering under the hood. It's certainly a technical challenge to try to squeeze more power out of a complex hybrid set-up.

The tuning done here is mostly an eye-pleasing endeavor, although the suspension lowering, the large wheels and the aerodynamic paneling likely help improve road grip and handling. And they certainly make these two hybrids a more assertive visual presence on the street.

Definitely something to consider for those enviro-happy Hollywood stars so keen on hybrids. Other petrolheads can still dream of their favorite German diesels to placate their green-conscience.

There's always something for everyone.

 

Source: leblogauto.com

Comments

N20_Purge
October 1, 2009 3:12 pm
They look OK, but I am not a fan of the tuner name, 'Kenstyle.' Ugh....

termigni
October 1, 2009 5:11 pm
tuning? tuning should mean "upgrading" only.

these extra body kits will weigh down the car more. Look good however..

Scarcliff
October 1, 2009 6:02 pm
Do They Do Anything Good For The Aerodynamics Though?

(BolGola)
October 1, 2009 9:12 pm
The New Prius is awesome!! Would like a lot to see one of these here in Brazil.

Lennox....
October 1, 2009 11:10 pm
like it alot actually finally hybirds dont have to look ugly! hate the fact there hybrids still but add on bodykit, lowering kit and rims looks really nice

9TNine
October 2, 2009 5:36 am
"Ken"-style, huhhh...??

No doubt a hit with all those "Barbie"-girls!

CarPictures.com
October 2, 2009 8:58 pm
Many Americans don't realize that there are diesel cars in Europe that get better gas mileage than our hybrids. Plus, we still remember those obnoxiously loud, smokey and smelly diesels of the 70s and 80s. Now Volkswagen and Audi are shipping more clean (and quiet) diesel models in the U.S. The Golf GTD is one of the first diesels I've actually desired.

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