[Auto] Mugen’s Newest Goodies Might Make You Miss the Honda Fit Even More

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Honda made some pretty dramatic changes to their line up in 2021, one of which included dropping the user-friendly, utilitarian Fit model. With their newer HR-V and Civic quasi-hatchback aptly filling the small four-door segment, they didn't see a need for the gas-miserly people mover. In Japan, however, the Fit continues and Mugen (M-TEC Co., Ltd.) recently announced a series of new parts for the handsome hatch. mugen fit front quarter filterSEE ALL 11 PHOTOS Something For Everyone To suit the standard and sportier RS models, there are new aero enhancements for both. The sportier RS is already fitted with a slightly different bumper to separate it from the Basic, Home, and Luxe trim levels, but Mugen has taken it a step further with a three-piece front under-spoiler that adds a pair of bumper end caps which wrap around the lower, outer portion of the bumper cover and are bridged by a horizontal link. That piece is available in premium Crystal Red Metallic for all Fits except those that are painted in that same hue. For those models, the center section remains matte black to maintain some contrast. The same red or black option is made available for a small strip that attaches to the top of the Fit's upper grill and completes the facelift. The lower front bumper treatment is matched by rather bulky sideskirts that bring the flanks closer to the pavement and feature a very slight inset groove toward the rear wheels. The constantly changing Mugen emblem this time around is rectangular with the brand's white, red, and gold signature colors just above their classic font. It's a nice look and you'll find it used on their new Fit floormats and rear cargo carpet in black, black with red trim, and bright red. SPONSORED CONTENT BRABUS releases a 700HP G-Class Widebody! By Brabus Step around to the rear and a more aggressive diffuser is in place, again with the red accented touch, while higher up, a taste of dry carbon is added to the area between the taillights, an indention included for a large Mugen emblem. mugen fit hatch spoiler filterSEE ALL 11 PHOTOS For those not opting for the RS, the entry level models also have a front lip available, this option being of one-piece construction. Adding both a lower front fascia and wider ends to the front bumper, it leads into the same sideskirts that the RS gets. Though not as complex, a rear diffuser was also created and Mugen's upper tailgate garnish is made of ABS in this instance, rather than dry carbon, though they appear to be interchangeable. Surprisingly, the RS doesn't get a hatch wing option, but the lower trim does. Extending the roofline, the blow-molded ABS spoiler adds a more distinguished look to the Fit from just about every angle. While the wing won't transform the Fit into a track demon, it does offer some additional downforce. If performance is what you're after, Mugen developed one solitary performance item. Their high-performance air filter, which interestingly combines an open weave cloth style filter on one side and a foam element on the other, is a drop-in option. mugen fit vent decal filterSEE ALL 11 PHOTOS Universal items that will work on any Fit chassis include their ventilated window visors (which will no doubt be knocked-off within weeks of release), and you're probably wondering about those peculiar vents just in front of the A-pillars. Rather than a high-pressure relief or cooling conduit, it's actually a decal. The shaded slats are fairly deceptive, and the stickers include the Mugen logo as well. You can pull an additional sneaky move with more faux vent decals on the door and rear tailgate, if that's your thing. mugen fit rear diffuser filterSEE ALL 11 PHOTOS Mugen wheels of yesteryear are celebrated among enthusiasts and fetch a pretty penny on the second-hand market. In recent years, their larger, very mild offset wheels have drawn criticism and their newest MDE wheel will likely be no different. The machined finish uses a flat surface with no signs of an outer wheel lip or concavity. Measuring in at 17 x 7 with an incredibly high +60 offset, the assumption is that Mugen wanted something dealer-friendly. We don't expect Honda fanatics to rush to order the MDE for their older project cars. Expect these parts to roll out by December in Japan, and select U.S. importers should have access to them shortly after.
link:https://www.motortrend.com/news/mugen-honda-fit-japan-aftermarket-styling-parts/