Mugen Euro and Honda have confirmed the supercharged 197hp CR-Z will go into production and sell from about GBP23,000 (US$35,782).

The standard CR-Z costs about GBP18,000 here in the UK.

The Mugen version has a supercharged powerplant with a retuned ECU, upping the factory 122bhp and 128 lb ft of torque to 197bhp and 158 lb ft.

Buyers will be offered a wide range of Mugen accessories such as suspension upgrades, larger wheels, bigger brakes, a carbon hood and even carbon doors.