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The new Honda Prelude has barely arrived, yet legendary tuner Mugen Motorsports is already preparing an aftermarket range tailored to the hybrid coupe. Mugen’s planned package emphasizes lightweight carbon-fiber aerodynamics and a dedicated sports exhaust, while a broader accessories lineup will let owners personalize the Prelude’s looks and driving character.
What Mugen Is Offering
Exterior aerodynamics
Mugen’s headline items include a carbon-fiber front splitter, sculpted side skirts, a rear diffuser and a spoiler — exterior components aimed at sharpening the Prelude’s stance and improving aerodynamic balance. These elements are engineered to be visually cohesive and to complement the Prelude’s coupe proportions.
Exhaust and chassis items
The tuner is also developing a dedicated sports exhaust to enhance the coupe’s auditory presence and potentially its throttle response. To improve chassis rigidity and handling feel, Mugen lists performance dampers developed with Yamaha that install front and rear to reduce flexing under load.
Accessories and Wheels
Beyond the main aero and performance pieces, Mugen already offers smaller accessories for the Prelude: carbon-fiber mirror covers, a set of 19-inch forged BBS wheels, a high-performance oil-filter element and a suite of branded items such as oil-filler and radiator caps, sill plates, floor mats, lug nuts and decals. Some items are purely aesthetic or comfort-focused, but the wheels, damper kit and oil-filter upgrade are targeted at real performance gains.
Vehicle specifications and drivetrain
The Prelude is positioned as a sporty, accessible grand tourer and is essentially a coupe adaptation of the Civic Hybrid. It shares the Civic Hybrid’s two-motor hybrid system and develops approximately 200 horsepower. A new S+ Shift drive mode uses the electric motors to mimic the torque delivery of a conventional engine-plus-gearbox setup, even revving the combustion engine to heighten engagement — a feature that pairs well with a tuned sports exhaust.
Performance and driving dynamics
Mugen’s hardware focuses on sharpening handling and driver engagement rather than adding raw power. The forged BBS wheels reduce unsprung mass, the performance dampers cut chassis flex and the carbon-fiber aero parts improve high-speed stability. Combined with the Prelude’s hybrid powertrain and S+ Shift mode, these mods should make the coupe feel more connected and responsive on back roads and highways.
Market positioning and comparisons
Honda positions the Prelude as an affordable, sporty hybrid coupe that competes with other compact grand tourers and premium compact coupes. With Mugen’s aftermarket support, the Prelude could appeal more directly to enthusiast buyers who want both daily usability and a sharper driving experience comparable to rival tuned coupes.
Availability
Mugen lists these Prelude parts on its Japanese website; King Motorsports Unlimited, Mugen’s U.S. distributor, indicates the full range will arrive in the U.S. next spring, with the major aero and exhaust items expected to hit the market in 2026.
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Conclusion
For Prelude buyers who want factory-grade styling and performance refinements from a respected tuner, Mugen’s kit offers a compelling mix of carbon-fiber aero, chassis upgrades and bespoke accessories. It doesn’t reinvent the hybrid coupe, but it enhances its character — visually and dynamically — for drivers looking to personalize their Prelude.
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