SEMA Show: Honda Sport Concept CR-V

I know all you Honda fans have gotten a tad excited from the previous post (the 500Hp Element-D) but you'd better keep your pants on as this one is all about aesthetics. The Sport Concept CR-V's highlights include redesigned front and rear bumpers along with a sports suspension package for a customized presence. Custom 19" wheels are shod with Bridgestone Potenza tires (245/45R19).

Interior modifications focus on the creation of a high-tech, performance-oriented driving environment with the addition of Civic Si synthetic suede fabric on the seating surfaces. Carbon fiber trim panels further accent the interior. Outside, the Sport Concept CR-V is painted in Agile Blue. Concluding I'd have to say that I like this bodykit a lot better than the one Mugen presented recently in Japan.

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SEMA Show: Honda Civic MUGEN Si Sedan - Sales start in Spring 2007

Based on the Civic Si, the Mugen Si looks nearly as sexy as the polar white Civic Sedan Type-R we saw a few weeks ago. Mugen packed this Si with a track-tuned suspension, aerodynamic body styling and a performance exhaust system. Planned for production in a limited quantity of 500 units a year, the Civic MUGEN Si sales will start in the US in spring 2007 with a retail price of less than 30,000 USD. More specifically:

The track tuned suspension lowers the vehicle by 0.6" (15mm) with highly aggressive spring and damper tuning for enhanced handling performance.

The full bodykit adds a front spoiler and sports grille, side spoilers, a rear diffuser and a rear wing. The lightweight MUGEN forged alloy wheels measure 18x7.5" and are shod with 215/40R18 summer tires.

The sports exhaust system reduces back pressure from the catalytic converter back resulting in an enhanced power curve.

Additional equipment includes front and rear MUGEN emblems along with a serial number placard on the instrument panel. A spherical aluminum shift knob replaces the standard knob.

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Mugen Honda CR-V

Along with the official presentation of the 2007 CR-V in the Japanese market, Honda tuning specialist Mugen unveiled it's versions of the mid-sized SUV. Mugen offers the CR-V to its clients with a series of aesthetic upgrades that include a full bodykit consisting of a redesigned grille, bumpers, alloys etc. You can also order the Mugen CR-V with a decorative top for the engine, dual exhaust pipes but unfortunately, no engine upgrade is available -for now, that is. Finally, the Mugen CR-V will be offered in six different colours.

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