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SEMA 2009: Toyota Prius Aerius Concept
11/03/2009, 9:27 PM
By Andrew Ganz

Toyota’s popular Prius hasn’t been a hot vehicle for customizers, but that could all change with increased interest in highly-efficient green technologies, as Toyota’s Prius Aerius concept shown at the 2009 SEMA Show in Las Vegas shows.

The Aerius, which means “belonging to the air” in Latin, was customized by Five Axis to add a few eco-friendly features and emphasize the overall earth-friendly image Toyota seeks for the hybrid.

Nippon Color Design Studio America’s three-coat sky blue sets off the Prius Aerius’ exterior. A unique body kit and 19-inch alloy wheels (covered with clear covers to reduce drag) help maximize economy, too.

Inside, the Prius Aerius gets recycled polyster fabric and accents created with reclaimed birch branches.

Don’t expect the Prius Aerius to make production, but its name could be used on a future Toyota model and some of the special styling touches no doubt preview a future industry of efficiency-oriented aftermarket accessories.

 

hahah that's crazy. 19"s with clear covers. I would like to see more pics before I judge.

 

Sweet lookin' Prius. It's a nice change to see a car at SEMA without obnoxious graphics and LCD screens coming out the tail pipes.

It's a bit conservative for the guys at Five Axis, but they always do good work.

 

Those 19"s aren't gonna help mileage... lol

 

Thats what I was thinking. What if they mounted some super light 19" wheels

 

a prius with 19's on? now that's a first

 

It's a nice change to see a car at SEMA without obnoxious graphics and LCD screens coming out the tail pipes.

 

How bout some 13s for efficiency.


What size were the second gen?

Direct fuel injection would have been a better investment than this. I gotta believe that a Prius with DI would have a rating over 50 MPG Hwy.

 

lightweight 15" and 16" alloys with wheel covers (ring for the 14, full cover for the 16")




Actually there is one road legal one available for auction. It's the twin brother the Aemulus.



Modifications which make this Prius one-of-a-kind and extra eco-sensitive include:

* Exclusive paint design using an environmentally-advanced waterborne technology
* Custom designed Five Axis Body Kit with front lower lip spoiler, sideskirts and rear lower valance
* Upgraded Pioneer 700W 9 speaker audio system featuring 8” subwoofer, 6.75” front component speakers and 5.25” rear component speakers
* Exclusive wheel art design
* 3M Crystalline Automotive Window Film


Currently the bid is US$32,500 (started at $27k)