The Toyota Prius is probably the most popular of the hybrid cars on the road today. They are cute, sleek, and eco-friendly. They also happen to get great gas mileage, making them even more popular as gas prices get higher.
No matter what kind of car it is, most people want to add a little something to their car to personalize it. When it comes to the Prius, there are plenty of accessories available to customize your Prius. Here are five of the most popular.
1. The Sun Visor: This fits above the navigation panel and acts as a visor to protect the panel from glare, so you can see where you are and where you are going.
2. The iPod Integration Kit and iPod adapter: This very popular accessory provides the hardware so you can connect your iPod, iPhone or iTouch directly to the factory installed speaker system. You can listen to your iPod through the car’s speakers while driving. You can manage your play list through the navigation console or the regular radio controls.
3. The custom-fit Heat Shield: Heat Shield keeps the interior of the Prius cooler in hot weather and protects the dashboard. There is no need to worry about burning your hands on a hot steering wheel when you have one of these protecting the dash. The Heat Shield is made to Prius specifications for a perfect fit.
4. Steering wheel covers: These steering wheel covers are made of genuine leather and are available in many colors for matching your Prius’ interior or express yourself with something more bold.
5. Floor mats are a good investment for any car. They help to keep the floor of your Prius clean. All that is necessary is to vacuum them and take them out periodically to wash them. Prius all weather mats are specially made for a perfect fit in each of the Prius models.
There are a lot of accessories out there for the Prius. In addition to those mentioned there are seat extensions that you can install to get an additional 4 inches of legroom for the driver and passenger. There are also center console covers to keep the console clean and looking like new. There are also covers for the armrests on the door. There are also numerous different types of seat covers to protect your Prius seats. Seat covers are custom made to fit different model years. They are available in mesh, leatherette, or Neoprene.