TOKYO — Lucky Japanese consumers now can order go-fast bits for the new Honda Insight from the automaker's longtime aftermarket performance affiliate Mugen.
Mugen is offering a line of "Zero Lift" aerodynamic parts, including front spoiler, side skirts, rear dam and rear wing. There is also a Mugen sport grille and a variety of alloy wheels.
Hardware upgrades from the tuner include a sport suspension package ($1,144) and sport exhaust ($800) as well as an intelligent tire-monitoring system ($895). Interior enhancements include sport pedals ($155) and sport mats ($265).
Thanks to Mugen, the Japanese domestic-market edition of the Insight looks a little less like a Prius. — Paul Lienert, Correspondent