Honda Super-One Gets Mugen Makeover-But It Still Has Just 94 HP
Mugen Performance
The new Honda Super-One is catching headlines with its retro styling. The small EV brings back memories of the old Honda hatchbacks in its history, but it presents itself as a modern EV with tech and features to match.
Mugen takes the design and style of the Super One to the next level, with a full-body kit, interior bits, and performance suspension upgrades to boot. However, not a single item on the list matches the power this hatchback produces.
Exterior
Starting at the front of the car, we have a front spoiler on the chin, a vented hood, and a set of vented wide fender extensions that complement the front arches. Other parts on its side include a set of side skirts, 16-inch forged aluminum wheels, and at the back, Mugen added a rear spoiler that complements the rear bumper add-on. There are also Mugen badges and decals available for the Super-One in this package, along with a set of mirror caps that add to the sporty aesthetic.
All of this results in a stance that looks more aggressive, lower to the ground, and "faster." Paired with the modest drop that the lowered suspension and forged wheels bring, it makes for a very aggressive look overall. Mugen's performance dampers are made in collaboration with Yamaha for this small EV.
Interior
It looks like Mugen has been having a love affair with its recent collaboration with Recaro, putting its Mugen-branded Recaro SR-S seats in everything from its Spec.III kit for the Prelude to this Honda Super-One. It's on full display here, along with an aftermarket steering wheel. Other dress-up bits were also fitted, including floor mats, scuff plates, and kick plates in a carbon finish.
Any car can benefit from a set of Recaros, and the steering wheel upgrade is a great touchpoint for the package. All of this is well and good, but what's under the hood?
Electric Motor Tuning?
All of its dress-up and aero bits look great, but how does it go? Well, probably just as fast, if not slower than the standard Super-One. Sadly, Mugen isn't quite ready to officially launch a tuning kit for Honda's electric motors, let alone touch one. The stock powertrain of the Honda Super-One tops out at 94 hp in Boost mode. Sure, it's a nice and light car, but it certainly leaves something to be desired, given how the whole kit looks on the car.
However, there are some theatrics going on with the Super-One. Similar to what Honda is doing in the Prelude and the Civic Hybrids, it has Active Sound Control and simulated gear shifts, which means this EV is trying to emulate the feel and drive of an internal combustion engine through its speakers and torque limiting.
Maybe we'll see an upgrade package from Mugen that actually enhances the power output of Honda's electric vehicles. It's also likely we will see price tags on all of these Mugen goodies soon, as the tuning brand hasn't released these parts to the public yet. Still under development, we can expect a launch in Japan in late May 2026.
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This story was originally published April 18, 2026 at 6:15 AM.