Mugen Goes Extra Wild with New Vezel Concept at Tokyo Auto Salon

Honda's in-house tuner Mugen brought not one, but two modified versions of the new Vezel small SUV to the 2014 Tokyo Auto Salon that kicked off on Friday. The first one is the production tune that we've already seen and which is offered for sale (third photo in the gallery) in Japan, while the second model is wearing a conceptualized aero kit.

It's essentially a far more aggressively styled add-on package to the production outfit that widens the Vezel through the use of large extensions with contrast paint that attach to the wings, allowing the fitment of bigger 20-inch alloy wheels and tires.

It also includes a matching front apron, a new rear apron with different exhaust outlets, a honeycomb grille, and a roof wing that clips on the existing spoiler.

The only changes under the body are a lowered sports suspension, a complete exhaust system and more potent brakes.

The new Vezel in regular trim will be sold in Europe as well as North America and other markets around the globe.

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It's Mugen Time for New Honda Vezel Small Crossover

As a subsidiary of Honda, Mugen doesn't have to wait at all before it releases its goods for the Japanese automaker's cars. In fact, Mugen comes out with a complete range of aftermarkets products at the same time that Honda begins sales of a new model, which is the case for the Vezel.

While certainly not for all tastes, Mugen's styling accessories do give the small crossover a more distinct character with the use of a new front grille assembly and apron that covers half the bumper, matching-color wheel arch plastic surrounds, side skirts, rear apron and roof spoiler.

There are a number of different alloy wheel designs in 18-inches to choose from, with Mugen also offering a sports exhaust with twin pipes for both the regular and hybrid powertrains, a lowered suspension, brake kits and a carbon fiber trim kit for the interior.

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