Damd, a Japanese tuning firm, has provided Honda WR-V owners the opportunity to purchase a body kit that will turn a pedestrian compact SUV into a retro-style homage of the classic Jeep Cherokee XJ. The body kit is called "Reverb," and the first one that was recognized was at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon. The Reverb stir up a lot of buzz for the hybrid nature of contemporary Japanese engineering with a tryptophan overload of classic American design.
Retro Aesthetics with Modern Touches
The Reverb kit embraces a vintage vibe by redesigning the WR-V’s front fascia to resemble the iconic 1980s Jeep Cherokee, featuring a distinctive seven-slot grille, classic rectangular headlights, and amber turn signals. The Reverb also features a squared-off hood, a hefty front bumper with faux aluminum plating, and decals that imitate wood grain-style stickers on either side, resembling the vintage Americana of a vehicle would have in the 1980s. The vehicle itself sits on 16-inch Dean Cross Country wheels with BF Goodrich all-terrain tires, 30-35 mm suspension lift that produces an incredibly moved rugged appearance.
Interior and Performance
Inside, the WR-V appears to be a standard model, but you can also opt for a chequered-pattern seat cover to return to a retro styling package. The Reverb shares the same mechanics as a traditional WR-V with a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine that develops 119-hp through a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The WR-V is strictly front-wheel drive, as you would expect from a car built with a key urban focus rather than off-road potential.
Pricing and Availability
The Reverb kit full kit is priced at ¥327,800 (around $2,300 USD) before paint and offer some of their parts, like the LED headlights upgrade and the side woodgrain decals, as extras. The base Honda WR-V is priced between ¥2,398,000 - ¥2,580,600 in Japan (indicating a range of $16,600-$17,900).
Honda WR-V Damd Reverb Kit Specifications
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Conclusion
The Damd Reverb kit offers Honda WR-V owners in Japan a special way to infuse their ride with the timeless charm of classic Jeep styling. The kit will enhance the look of this vehicle, but it's also important to remember the WR-V is a front-wheel-drive vehicle without any 4-wheel drive options thus resulting in very limited off-roading capabilities. But for now the Reverb is a testament to the creative vision of automotive customizing with a combination of nostalgic and modern traits.
For more information about Damd's Reverb kit and other automotive developments, be sure to check back for updates.
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