# Pimped Custom Hybrids The $184,275 Toyota Prius By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-08-23 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pimped-custom-hybrids-the-184275-toyota-prius References: [autoblog](http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/22/the-most-obnoxiously-tuned-toyota-prius-ever/) Most cars can benefit somewhat from a bit of custom tuning and cosmetic work. It is easy to go overboard, however, as Classe Gustafson, Elvis Häggbom and Kenny Kyrk have done with this [Toyota](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-prius-prime) [Prius](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-toyota-prius). The body has been completely restyled, courtesy of a [Volvo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/550e-xdrive) XC90 body kit. The doors and windows have all been modified or omitted in some form. The Prius got air suspension, 20-inch wheels and oversized front brakes. Inside, a custom dashboard, brand new center console and racing seats give the Prius a bold new look. As for technology, it's hard to top its 4,400-watt stereo system, five subwoofers, eight speekers, 15 LCD screens and tablet PC with wireless internet. The stereo system is measured on the Richter scale. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Custom Car Modifications:** Opportunity for custom car tuning and restyling to create unique and visually striking vehicles. - **In-car Entertainment Systems:** Potential for developing high-powered audio and video systems to enhance the driving experience. - **Connected Car Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to integrate tablet PCs and wireless internet connectivity into vehicles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Customization:** Industry focused on providing personalized modifications and enhancements to vehicles. - **Audio Technology:** Industry involved in the development and production of high-quality audio equipment for various applications. - **Connected Car Solutions:** Industry specializing in creating connected car technologies and applications for seamless integration with other devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Style-Conscious PHEVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-prius-prime.md) - [Celebratory Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-toyota-prius.md) - [Plushly Appointed Passenger SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-toyota-century.md) - [Custom Pink Luxury Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-luxury-car.md) - [Ultra-Luxury Coupe Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-century.md) - [Fuel-Efficient Low Driving Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-prius.md) - [Restored Luxury Vehicle Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-fj.md) - [Monstrously Powerful Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-hybrid-suv.md) - [Custom-Modified Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novitec-tesla-model-y.md)