The Honda Prelude has recently been relaunched in Japan, and already, the personalization options are flooding in. Both Honda’s official accessories division and long-time partner Mugen have released catalogs packed with styling tweaks, aero bits, and cabin upgrades. However, those looking for power boosts will have to wait, as the hybrid powertrain remains unchanged, producing 149kW from a 2.0-litre petrol engine with dual electric motors.
Mugen’s kit takes a more aggressive approach with a full carbon fibre body package, including a two-piece front splitter, side skirt fins, reshaped mirror caps, diffuser-style rear bumper, and a three-piece rear wing. The kit also includes a Sports Exhaust System with a larger muffler, tuned for more drama than the standard setup. Additionally, Mugen offers forged 19-inch BBS alloys, which cut 4kg of unsprung mass, as well as performance dampers and Type S brake pads. Subtle touches include branded scuff plates, mats, and exterior emblems.
Some prices have been officially announced, including ¥176,000 ($2000) for the BBS wheels, ¥143,000 ($1600) for dampers, ¥52,800 ($600) for brake pads, and ¥110,000 ($1250) for the mirrors. Interior mats cost ¥46,200 ($530), while scuff plates come in at ¥29,700 ($340). Pricing for the carbon kit and exhaust has not yet been revealed.
On the other hand, Honda’s Genuine Accessories line takes a softer approach with its “Sports Style” package, which includes bumper extensions, grille highlights in red or white, a discreet black spoiler, and fresh 19-inch alloys in a double five-spoke pattern. The prices for these accessories are more gentle, with the splitter costing ¥55,000 ($630), the grille moulding costing up to ¥36,300 ($415), the spoiler costing ¥71,500 ($820), and the wheels costing ¥215,600 ($2500).
Inside, owners can spec extra LED lighting or a waterproof luggage tray for ¥14,300 ($160), and Prelude-badged mats cost ¥79,200 ($900). While the styling options are plentiful, performance upgrades remain off the table for now. The new Prelude’s self-charging hybrid system still delivers 149kW, with no tuning support announced. However, with the Tokyo Auto Salon set to showcase an armada of modified Preludes next year, it’s likely that more aftermarket offerings will surface soon. For now, buyers have the choice between tasteful Honda restraint or full-bore Mugen attitude.