Mugen Accessories for 2009 Honda Fit Available through U.S. Dealers
The 2009 Honda Fit may be go, but if you'd like to add either more go or show to the subcompact hatchback, you're in luck: Mugen accessories for the Fit will be officially sold through Honda dealers in the U.S.
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As the semi-official tuning wing of Honda Motor Company, Mugen's produced some wicked performance parts for other Honda models - but mostly for those sold in Japan. Mugen's market penetration in the U.S. has been limited, mostly to producing parts to the already-potent Civic Si sedan.
We're glad to see that begin to change, even if only for the Fit. Beginning next spring, buyers can opt for Mugen parts on a piece-by-piece basis. While some - like the aluminum oil filler cap and floor mats - seem frivolous, others, including a short-throw shifter, 16-inch alloy wheels, and a body kit are more substantial.
If nothing else, offering the Mugen accessories allows Honda to target the Fit directly at the Scion range, which presently offers owners a seemingly endless array of aftermarket parts for customization. Expect pricing details on the Mugen Fit range to be announced early next year.
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