- Mugen reveals an updated styling kit for Japan’s ZR-V Cross Touring.
- Buyers can pair the bodykit with new wheels, dampers, and a sports exhaust.
- The Japanese ZR-V keeps its self-charging hybrid powertrain unchanged.
Following the market launch of a lightly updated Honda ZR-V in Japan, Mugen has rolled out a revised parts catalog for the SUV, focusing on aero and chassis upgrades. That might sound like distant news for North American buyers, but it quietly opens the door to better compatibility with the US-spec HR-V.
When the current-generation HR-V landed in North America in 2022, it showed up with a honeycomb grille, black bumper garnish, and skid plates that set it apart from the global ZR-V. The problem was that Mugen’s original aero parts were designed around the ZR-V’s more aggressive, “toothy” front end, so they simply didn’t fit the American version.
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For 2026, Honda introduced the more rugged ZR-V Cross Touring trim in Japan, complete with a body kit that closely mirrors the US-spec look. That gave Mugen a reason to revisit its aero package, and the result is a redesigned kit that now fits the North American model without requiring custom fabrication, assuming you can actually source one.
Up front, the standout change is a revised bumper extension with aluminum-style inserts, subtly reshaped to align with the intake garnish. The rest of the components appear largely unchanged from the existing catalog, though they are now offered in a matte black finish that better suits the tougher aesthetic.
Add-ons extend to sharper side skirts, new mirror caps, aerodynamic extensions for the roof spoiler and rear bumper, plus a second faux spoiler on the tailgate. Buyers can also spec black decals and window visors. Inside, the upgrades are more restrained, limited to branded floor mats, luggage mats, and scuff plates.
Wheels, Suspension, And Exhaust
Shifting to the functional side, Mugen introduces a fresh set of gunmetal 19-inch aluminum wheels for the Cross Touring model, alongside the existing multi-spoke designs offered across the rest of the range. These can be paired with Yamaha-tuned Performance Dampers, which aim to smooth out ride quality while sharpening handling responses.
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The self-charging hybrid powertrain, now the sole option for the Japanese-spec ZR-V from the 2026 model year, carries over unchanged, delivering 181 hp (135 kW / 184 PS) in both FWD and AWD configurations. Mugen does, however, add a stainless steel sports exhaust with quad tailpipes for a slightly more assertive soundtrack.
Pricing
The full list of upgrades for the 2026 Honda ZR-V is available in Japan through Mugen’s official website. Pricing varies depending on the trim, with the front bumper extension costing ¥110,000 ($690) for the Cross Touring and ¥99,000 ($620) for the standard model.
From there, the extras start stacking up quickly. Side skirts come in at ¥104,500 ($650), rear skirts at ¥88,000 ($550), the tailgate garnish at ¥93,500 ($580), a roof spoiler extension at ¥38,500 ($240), and mirror caps at ¥39,600 ($250).
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The pricier upgrades sit where you’d expect. The Sports Exhaust leads the charge at ¥330,000 ($2,100), followed by a set of 19-inch alloy wheels at ¥286,000 ($1,800). Performance Dampers add another ¥143,000 ($900).
As for the interior, Mugen has bundled the floor mats, luggage mat, and window visors together for ¥107,800 ($670). That covers the essentials, though the catalog doesn’t stop there. Smaller add-ons like nuts and bolts, carbon emblems, oil filler caps, door handle protectors, and a license plate garnish can quickly inflate the final bill if you’re not paying attention.
