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Is tuning a Toyota Prius worth it?

I drive a Toyota Prius and have been looking into tuning to enhance performance, but I’m not sure how necessary it is—is tuning a Toyota Prius worth it?

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Andrew Biro · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Tuning a
Toyota Prius
may not be worth it in the long run due to it’s already high performance. Ultimately, however, you’ll need to consider your own driving behaviors—as well as what you use your Prius for—to decide whether performance upgrades are worth the price.
One of the most common tuning upgrades for compact cars used for everyday-driving is an improvement of the car’s fuel efficiency—this is usually done through electronically remapping the engine control unit and modifying engine characteristics.
Of course, the Toyota Prius already has stellar fuel economy, so if you aren’t in need of a horsepower boost or more torque, tuning your Prius may not be worth the time and money you’d put into it.
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