by Japanese Tuning Atelier Damd Presents an Original Body Kit for the Honda Freed Minivan
The kit, named Isolator, radically changes the car’s appearance, giving it boxy, retro-inspired features reminiscent of 1980s minivans. The transformation is focused primarily on the front end, making the original Freed almost unrecognizable.
The key elements of the new look are:
This particular makeover comes from the Japanese tuning atelier Damd, and it’s called Isolator. Although the main part of the transformation is focused on the front end, the result is impressive enough to make the original Honda Freed almost unrecognizable.
Technical Features and Compatibility
Interestingly, Damd managed to install the new style without altering the front fenders or the original body shape. The old headlight openings are masked with inserts painted in the body color, along with additional wood-grain decals to enhance the retro effect. The rear end remains unchanged.
The Isolator kit is compatible with both the standard Freed Air version and the more off-road-oriented Freed Crosstar. For the complete look, Damd also offers a roof basket and tires with a more aggressive tread pattern for the Crosstar version. New 15-inch steel wheels were developed for a more utilitarian appearance.
It is important to note that the car is not mechanically altered. The e:HEV hybrid powertrain remains unchanged. However, the Isolator kit is not compatible with the gasoline-only version of the Honda Freed.
Cost and Availability
The conversion kit is already available for order. The basic body kit without painting costs from 327,800 yen (approximately $2,100). Among the additional options:
- Headlight upgrade to LED for 29,700 yen.
- A basket-type roof carrier for 64,900 yen.
- Wood-grain decals for 63,800 yen.
- 15-inch wheels and tire sets will be released in 2026.
The kit premiered at the Damned Party event in Saitama on November 28, and it will be presented at the Tokyo Auto Salon in January.
Similar tuning projects that bring modern cars back several decades are becoming a more noticeable phenomenon, especially in the Japanese market. They appeal to nostalgia and the desire to stand out among identical mass-produced models. The Honda Freed, being a practical family minivan, thus receives a completely new image that may find its admirers among those seeking not only functionality but also individuality in an everyday car. The success of such projects often depends on details such as the quality of the body kit’s execution and the preservation of the car’s everyday convenience, making Damd’s work an interesting example of niche tuning.
