- Japanese Prelude buyers can customize the hybrid coupe with optional accessories.
- Mugen offers a sharper bodykit with BBS wheels and an upgraded exhaust system.
- Factory accessories include aero parts, alternate alloy wheels, and interior kits.
Update: Both Mugen and Honda’s factory accessories division have rolled out their first upgrades for the reborn coupe. The article has been updated with full details and new photos.
The long-awaited return of the Honda Prelude has certainly stirred some buzz, though not every ripple has been flattering. Still, barely after the coupe hit Japanese showrooms, Honda’s in-house accessories arm and its tuning partner Mugen jumped in, ready to load it up with styling tweaks, cabin add-ons, and handling upgrades for anyone not satisfied with the stock setup.
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From the factory, the Prelude already leans sporty with its black 19-inch alloy wheels and a design inspired by glider aerodynamics. For anyone craving a stronger statement, though, Mugen is ready with a full carbon fiber bodykit and more aggressive touches.
The Mugen Package
The Japanese tuner’s catalog includes a two-piece front splitter, aerodynamic fins for the side skirts, reshaped mirror covers, a rear bumper extension with an integrated diffuser, and a three-piece rear spoiler. Buyers can also opt for 19-inch forged BBS wheels that cut 4 kg (8.8 lbs) of unsprung weight at each corner.
Furthermore, there is a Sports Exhaust System with a larger muffler, tuned to deliver a more pronounced sound than the stock setup. For those focused on handling, Mugen offers Type S brake pads and performance dampers. On the subtler side, buyers can add decals, Mugen emblems, and interior touches like branded floor mats and scuff plates.
Mugen has yet to reveal pricing for its carbon kit and exhaust, though the rest of the catalog is already available in Japan.
In particular, the tasty BBS wheels are priced at ¥176,000 ($1,200), performance dampers at ¥143,000 ($960), and brake pads at ¥52,800 ($360). The distinctive mirrors come in at ¥110,000 ($740), with an optional hydrophobic film costing an additional ¥55,000 ($370). Interior upgrades range from ¥46,200 ($310) for floor mats to ¥29,700 ($200) for scuff plates.
Honda Genuine Accessories
Not everyone will want to turn to Mugen, and Honda has anticipated that. Its Genuine Accessories catalog offers a different path to personalization, with exterior and interior upgrades that strike a more restrained balance.
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The “Sports Style” package includes aerodynamic bumper extensions, grille accents in white or red, a black rear spoiler, matching mirrors, dark emblems, and a unique set of 19-inch alloy wheels with a five double-spoke design. While the factory kit is more understated than Mugen’s, it still adds presence and sharpens the coupe’s appeal.
Honda prices its styling upgrades at ¥55,000 ($370) for the splitter, ¥33,000–36,300 ($220–240) for the grille molding, ¥71,500 ($480) for the rear wing, and ¥215,600 ($1,500) for the alloy wheels. Side skirts are absent, though the ¥36,300 ($240) mud guards fill that role. Dark emblems are listed at ¥17,600 ($120), while black mirrors come in at ¥15,400 ($100).
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The company didn’t neglect the interior, offering ¥79,200 ($530) floor mats with Prelude lettering, and a ¥14,300 ($100) waterproof luggage tray. Owners can also add extra LEDs for illuminating the cupholders, footrests, tailgate, and scuff plates, along with Prelude puddle lights.
No Performance Gains
At the moment, there are no available tuning kits for the self-charging hybrid powertrain of the Prelude that generates a combined 200 hp (149 kW / 203 PS) from a 2.0-liter gasoline engine and two electric motors.
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As for the chassis, the coupe comes standard with bits from the Civic Type R including the Brembo front brakes, the wide tracks, the adaptive dampers, and the dual-axis front suspension system. However, the settings in the Prelude are slightly more comfort-oriented compared to the hardcore hot hatch.
With the new Honda Prelude having launched in Japan, it won’t be long before local tuners present their own upgrades. Expect the next Tokyo Auto Salon to showcase a wide variety of modified takes on Honda’s hybrid coupe.
