Prominent Honda tuner Mugen released official photos and details on its accessory line for the Japanese-spec 2011 Honda CR-Z this week. You'll remember that a Mugen CR-Z brochure leaked out in late 2009.
Of course, the information is all in Japanese and the prices are all in yen, but it's a pretty straightforward line of kit that Mugen will begin selling in Japan in April.
Cosmetic enhancements range from aero pieces to a spherical brushed metal shifter cap.
Functional upgrades look to be pretty mild. You can replace the stock exhaust and airbox, fit a different set of springs (that lower the car about 20mm) and 5-way adjustable dampers, and swap on slotted brake rotors, upgraded pads and stainless steel lines. Of course, there are several wheel options, too -- all 17 by 7 inches.
o_or30_0 says:
09:57 PM, 02/25/10
I'm sorry but hybrids this sexy should be sold stateside cuz I would buy one in a heartbeat. I honestly can say without Mugen this car couldnt reach is sexiness potential.
dougtheeng says:
05:57 AM, 02/26/10
that spoiler looks really awful form behind.
notabigdeal says:
06:10 AM, 02/26/10
Honda made another car like this.. I can't remember the name but that one had covered wheels... which one was it?
ed124c says:
07:20 AM, 02/26/10
My brother bought an '85 CRX-- new-- and still owns it. It has 20K on it and is pristine. It has sat in his garage for most of the time since '87. Hey, Al, maybe it is time to trade up to the CR-Z.
brn says:
07:45 AM, 02/26/10
If that's not a posermobile, I don't know what is.
Bleach.
jtom4 says:
07:53 AM, 02/26/10
Unless they put a different powerplant in there mugen should just stay away. The spoiler looks ridiculous and the gauges are pointless.
estreka says:
08:33 AM, 02/26/10
Way to ruin a great-looking design.
flwind says:
09:01 AM, 02/26/10
Putting lipstick on a pig. So stupid to dress this slow POS up. What's the point?
bodyblue says:
09:10 AM, 02/26/10
Barf and gag........Is Honda even capable anymore of making a nice looking car???
sniperruff says:
09:22 AM, 02/26/10
You better get out of the fast lane for the Dodge Caravan behind you!
mark19 says:
09:28 AM, 02/26/10
notabigdeal - i think you're talking about the insight, it was a two door that looked a lot like this.
erik25 says:
12:04 PM, 02/26/10
Some people who buy this car will swap it and get rid of that low hybrid system,or just get rid of the battery and put a turbo on the 1.5 with G-lader as VW does with there 1.4 and even 1.2 motors.Low weight and much power instead of a heavy 2.0 from the civic si.That will be fun to drive!
roadburner says:
08:13 PM, 02/26/10
"If that's not a posermobile, I don't know what is."
Agreed. Nothing like driving a car fitted with an over-the-top "go fast" body kit that will get blown off by a four cylinder Fusion.
Meh.