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Back in February 2012, the Toyota Prius c was launched in Malaysia together with the Prius facelift model. Back in August 2012, UMW Toyota Motor offered free service package for the first 10,000 km or 6 months of ownership.

Today, UMW Toyota Motor announced the order taking of the 2013 Toyota PRIUS c TRD Sportivo.

From the photo, the front fascia of the TRD Sportivo looks more aggressive and sportier than the stock model. LED daytime running lamps are installed on the front bumper lower lip. The new Toyota Prius c TRD Sportivo will start delivering from next year (2013) onwards. It is available in 4 colours, namely Lime White Pearl CS, Silver Metallic, Black Mica, and Super Red V. For the Lime White Pearl CS, an additional charge of RM800 is applicable.

The new Toyota Prius c TRD Sportivo is priced (on-the-road) from RM 103,990.00 in Peninsular Malaysia.

Got more than RM250,000 to spend on a car? Here’s another option for fellow Malaysians to consider. Following the hype of the Toyota 86 since last Friday. We got these photos from one of our special friend. The Toyota 86 TRD (Toyota Racing Development) edition or at this stage at least with a TRD bodykit.

If you missed our article on the Toyota 86 TRD earlier, check out what Toyota Racing Development has done to pimp up the all-new Toyota 86. At first glance, the Toyota 86 has been wrap up with Front Spoiler, Side Skirt, Rear Under Spoiler, Rear Trunk Spoiler and a set of 18-inch Aluminium Wheel ‘SF2′ (Forged) as stated on the list from TRD earlier.

However after inspecting the photos, we notice there aren’t any 6 pot red calipers that suppose to be in the TRD package equipped to this particular Toyota 86 TRD. At this stage our guess is Toyota Racing Development parts are all optional. According to the list earlier, the Toyota 86 TRD also suppose to equipped with sports seats and sports meter gauge as well.

From the rear of this Toyota TRD 86, immediately we notice there are 2 exhaust tailpipes on each side of the car, by making it 4 exhaust tailpipes. These exhaust systems should be the High Response Muffler Ver.R ones as stated in the list. As Toyota 86 set a high price from RM243k, do expect the TRD version goes more than RM250,000. For those who wondering, where can you view the Toyota 86 TRD, we got insider news said that it will be displayed in this weekend Super GT 2012 in Sepang International Circuit (9-10 June 2012).

For more information on the accessories for Toyota 86 TRD click here.

Photo Gallery: Toyota 86 TRD in Malaysia

Owning a Toyota GT 86 (also known as Toyota 86 in Japan) or a Subaru BRZ, it is inevitable that owners have thoughts of making the 2+2 coupe goes faster in true horse power and as well as faster aesthetically. That’s where the Toyota’s tuner’s company TRD (Toyota Racing Development) market is. TRD has come out with a number of parts that allows customers to tune up their Toyota 86. 

Parts list includes a set allow round bodykits, a free-flowing exhaust, fully adjustable suspension and nice red monoblock caliper kit.  18″ wheels are optional with few design to choose from. Interior wise, will be TRD sports seats, sport meter, push start button and shift knob.

For those eagerly awaits more horsepower tuning kit from TRD to tune up one Toyota 86 with some turbo-charge or supercharger, best just hope for the Subaru BRZ Sti edition as the engine comes from Subaru.TRD Japan recently tuned up a few Toyota 86 with TRD parts and invite a few lucky people ( mostly Japanese journalist) to get behind the wheel and have some fun with the Toyota 86 TRD.

Attached below with gallery of the Toyota 86 TRD parts and listing as well as a video give you a more look and feel and noise from the 2.0-liter four-cylinder boxer engine by Subaru with the TRD exhaust system.

Toyota 86 TRD Parts List 

YouTube: TRD Toyota 86

Photo Gallery: Toyota 86 TRD Parts List

The new 2012 Toyota Prius C will make its debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 10, 2012. And of course, Toyota is taking the same opportunity in pushing out the TRD Sport Package for the all-new Toyota Aqua (also known as Toyota Prius C outside Japan). 

A quick introductory starting with the exterior package, TRD’s offerings include a new front lip with optional LED daytime running lights, side skirts, a roof spoiler, and a rear spoiler with a diffuser. For the interior-wise, there is a new TRD push-start button.

Technically, TRD offers sports exhaust system with a pair of chrome tailpipes, larger alloy wheels and a lowered suspension package with new springs and shock absorbers.

Before we finish, we have some great news to share with you from our reliable insider in UMW Toyota Motor. This nice guy told us that the new Toyota Prius C and the facelift Prius will both be introduced in Malaysia in later Q1 2012. How true it is, we suppose the time will tell. For now, check out the new TRD Sport Package for Prius C in our gallery.

Photo Gallery: TRD Toyota Prius C Hybrid Sport Package

In US, Toyota will be launching an all-new sporty package for its Prius hybrid in SEMA aftermarket show at Las Vegas. This Prius will be available in limited production beginning in April 2011.

This model is developed by Toyota Racing Development (TRD), the Performance Package doesn’t touches anything under the hood but relying instead on aerodynamic kit and a sports tuned suspension plus low profiles tyres for improved handling.

The aerodynamic kit comprises of seven pieces including a uniquely styled rear diffuser, front and rear bumper spoilers and side skirts. According to Toyota, the aero add-ons don’t affect the hybrid car’s 0.25 coefficient of drag.

The Prius PLUS also gets race-inspired 17-inch forged wheels that are fitted with low profile 215/45R17 tires and have a custom offset, which is said to increase track width while keeping the standard model’s rolling resistance.

To improve handling, TRD installed sports-tuned lowering springs, which Toyota claims “provide a lower centre of gravity, enhancing the vehicles on-road performance through quicker turn-in, enhanced steering response and improved cornering ability.” In addition, the Prius Plus gains a rear sway bar to reduce body roll “for flatter, more stable cornering and maneuverability.”

According to Toyota Motor Corp, TRD is developing similar packages under the “PLUS” brand for other hybrid models in Toyota’s lineup.

Photo Gallery: Toyota Prius PLUS