The Toyota PRIUS G Touring Selection (J) '03 is a road car produced by Toyota. It first appeared in Gran Turismo 4 Prologue and has been featured in all subsequent mainline games up to Gran Turismo 6.
Colors[]
Eight colors are available for this car:
- Silver Metallic
- Jade Green Mica Metallic
- Bronze Mica Metallic
- White Pearl Crystal Shine
- Super White II
- Black
- Dark Red Mica Metallic
- Blue Mica
In-game description[]
"The 2nd generation Prius that gained a roomy interior in its conversion to a 5-door hatchback."
In September 2003, the 2nd generation Toyota PRIUS made its debut. The main selling point of the 2nd generation gasoline/electric hybrid was the concept of "Hybrid Synergy Drive".[1] Its ecological performance and its power were both improved.
Its most distinguishing characteristic is its power unit, the Toyota Hybrid System 2[2], upgraded from the previous generation. Though its concept has not changed, the controlled voltage has been raised to 500 volts[3]. This increased the motor output by approximately 1.5 times, to 50 kW. The special 1.5 L DOHC engine has also been improved, reducing friction and improving output to 75 BHP. Together, the combined power equivalent to a 2.0 L engine has been attained.
In addition, by utilising high-tensile steel and plastics, the body weight has been reduced by 150 kg. With improvements in the regenerative brakes, the 10/15 mode fuel economy reached the highest in the world for its time, at 2.8 l/100 km.
The body platform was redesigned from scratch, and in addition to making it lighter and more rigid, it was made into a larger 5-door hatchback instead of the previous 4-door saloon.
The interior not only looks futuristic, but also utilises a practical, ergonomic design concept. The raised centre console instrumentation allowed the driver to keep their eyes not far from the road, and a small elliptical steering wheel and Japan's first electro-shiftmatic transmission was utilised.
What was even more unique was the world's first EV drive mode. Depending on battery status, it can run completely on electricity for 1.0 km at speeds up to 55 km/h. There were also models with suspension enhancements as well. This is a car that has managed to avoid sacrificing ease of use, while providing a naturally eco-friendly ride.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 4 Prologue | --- | --- | Complete the Lesson #36 in Driving School |
| Gran Turismo 4 | Toyota New Car Dealership | 25,700 | Available from the start in Arcade Mode |
| Gran Turismo PSP | Toyota Dealership | 25,700 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 5 | Used Car Dealership (Lv. 0+) | 23,160 | Win the B-Spec Vitz Race |
| Gran Turismo 6 | Toyota Dealership | 25,700 | --- |
Trivia[]
- This car was featured in a demo based on Gran Turismo 4 Prologue (but labelled as GT4) given to Toyota customers for free (either by a brochure request in the U.S. only, or by attending the 2004 New York International Auto Show and/or 2004 Geneva Motor Show), where this car and the Toyota Motor Triathlon Race Car '04 are the only playable cars in that demo. There's also the Prius Trial Version of the game in Japan which features promotional videos of the car within the disc, but does not include the MTRC car.
- In Gran Turismo 4 Prologue, this car cannot be used in dirt tracks. This restriction also carries over to the demos featuring this car, before being allowed to be used in dirt tracks in Gran Turismo 4.
- All Prius models in GT4 feature a unique HUD showing the fuel and battery status, alongside current speed and gear. However, if a custom transmission is installed, the game will revert to standard HUD.
- The HUD system debuted in GT4P.
- In Gran Turismo 5, obtaining the car in color White Pearl Crystal Shine will not give the player a paint chip.
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