- Damd’s Isolator kit gives the Honda Freed a boxy new look.
- It includes round lights, a vintage bumper, and new grille.
- Optional extras include steel wheels, roof rack, and wood decals.
Face-swapping kits are becoming a minor obsession in Japan’s tuning scene, giving everyday JDM models a strangely appealing twist. The latest to get the treatment is the Honda Freed, which now wears a squared-off new face inspired by the chunky minivans of the 1980s.
This particular makeover comes from Japanese tuning house Damd, and it’s called the Isolator. While the bulk of the transformation is focused on the front end, the result is striking enough to render the original Honda Freed almost unrecognizable.
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If you squint, you might catch a hint of the original Chevrolet Astro or its GMC Safari van siblings from 1985. The Freed’s new headlights, available with optional LED bulbs, are now recessed into a blocky black grille that adds depth and visual weight.
Below that sits a retro-styled bumper with narrow cooling intakes and a protruding chin. To complete the set, a flat, custom hood cover gives the whole front a slab-faced attitude.
Interestingly, Damd has managed to bolt on the new styling without altering the front fenders or reshaping the original bodywork. The old headlight cutouts are disguised with color-matched inserts, further masked with optional wood-look decals that lean into the retro vibe. Around back, the tail section remains boxy and upright, just as Honda designed it.
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The Isolator kit is compatible with both the standard Freed Air and the slightly more adventurous Freed Crosstar, which stands out with its extra body cladding. If you’re going for the full look, Damd also offers a roof rack and beefier tires for the Crosstar version.
A set of new 15-inch steel wheels has been developed to tie everything together with a more utilitarian look.
Mechanically, nothing changes. The Freed’s e:HEV self-charging hybrid setup continues to pair a 1.5-liter petrol engine with two electric motors in either front- or all-wheel-drive layouts. One important note: Damd’s Isolator kit isn’t compatible with the gasoline-only version of the Freed.
Damd Freed Isolator Crosstar
The Damd Isolator made its public debut at the Damned Party in Saitama on November 28 and will be exhibited at the Tokyo Auto Salon in January. The upgrades are already available to order online or at one of the authorized dealerships in Japan.
What Does it Cost?
If you’re wondering about pricing, the unpainted face kit starts at ¥327,800 (equal to around $2,100 at current exchange rates). Options include an LED upgrade for ¥29,700 ($190), a basket-type roof rack for ¥64,900 ($420), wood-style decals for ¥63,800 ($410), and a black bumper sticker for ¥6,380 ($40).
Finally, the 15-inch wheels and tire sets will be released in 2026, and can be optionally combined with Blitz Damper ZZ-R coilovers.
Damd Freed Isolator
