2023 New Honda N-Box Debuts With Tiny Wheels, Huge Interior Space

[kobayashiGT]

Source: https://www.motor1.com/news/680166/third-generation-honda-n-box-debut/

The first-generation Honda N-Box went on sale in Japan in 2011. As its name implied, the small model had a very square appearance. The automaker premiered the third-gen N-Box before beginning deliveries in Japan this fall. The company starts taking orders in August, but pricing isn't yet available.

Like the previous two generations, the latest N-Box is still boxy. Now, even the headlights have square surrounds. There's a stumpy nose; the rest is for the passenger compartment. The rear doors slide open like you'd find on a minivan. An optional Fashion Style package adds off-white elements to the mirrors and door handles, in addition to body-color wheel caps.

Buyers can upgrade to the N-Box Custom trim level with hexagonal grille mesh rather than the tiny circles on the standard model. The higher trim level comes standard with  LED headlights and clear taillamps instead of red. An optional Coordination Style package adds dark chrome to the grille and rear license plate surround, in addition to black aluminum wheels.

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The N-Box's cabin features a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster and a 9.0-inch infotainment display. The dashboard features a storage tray that extends into the passenger side. The N-Box Custom is available with leather upholstery.

Honda isn't yet outlining the new N-Box's specific dimensions but claims the N-Box has the largest interior space in its class. The rear seats fold flat to provide more cargo room in the cabin. The front chair can recline to be nearly flat.

All versions of the N-Box are available with front- or all-wheel drive. The launch announcement mentions naturally aspirated and turbocharged engines but doesn't include output info. Japan's kei car class limits these vehicles to 63 horsepower and a powerplant displacement of 660cc.

The rules say a kei car can not be longer than 11 feet (3.4 meters), wider than 4.9 feet (1.48 meters), and taller than 6.6 feet (2 meters). The resulting vehicles tend to be boxy as a way to maximize the limited passenger space. Although, there have been sporty kei cars like the Honda Beat, Honda S660, Mazda Autozam AZ-1, and Suzuki Cappuccino.

Kei cars are a significant part of the Japanese-market auto industry. They held 34.1 percent of the market in 2002, accounting for 1.17 million vehicles sold. The N-Box was the most popular model in the segment last year, moving 202,200 units.

 

[Watwheels]

Ok, so it is popular enough for Honda to turn the kei van into a kei car as well.

Waiting to see ppl K-swap or put a type r engine into it. LoL...

But I think the Honda 1.0L turbo will fit better.

[DOBIEMKZ]

I like that the front seats are joined together.

Prevent kids from climbing back to front or vice versa.

Great! ☺️

[Jamesc]

Just nice for carrying my MIL in the back

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[kobayashiGT]

On 8/4/2023 at 11:06 AM, Watwheels said:

Ok, so it is popular enough for Honda to turn the kei van into a kei car as well.

Waiting to see ppl K-swap or put a type r engine into it. LoL...

But I think the Honda 1.0L turbo will fit better.

Hahahahhha. K20 a bit ambitious. How to fit? hahaha. 

[Tkseah]

If only COE for kei cars is lower than Cat A.. I will consider 

[Volvobrick]

On 8/4/2023 at 4:44 PM, kobayashiGT said:

Hahahahhha. K20 a bit ambitious. How to fit? hahaha. 

In the rear. Becomes mid/rear engine car! 

[Ahwhye]

On 8/4/2023 at 11:31 AM, DOBIEMKZ said:

I like that the front seats are joined together.

Prevent kids from climbing back to front or vice versa.

Great! ☺️

my friend asking whether the seats can be reclined flat....

[ER-3682]

On 8/4/2023 at 4:17 PM, Jamesc said:

Just nice for carrying my MIL in the back

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I don't think can go in,if can go in @RadXwill buy a few.

[DOBIEMKZ]

On 8/5/2023 at 11:17 AM, Ahwhye said:

my friend asking whether the seats can be reclined flat....

I think front seats seatback cannot reclined full flat. But rear seats can be folded and the rear becomes flat. What is your friend thinking of neh? 😅

 

[DOBIEMKZ]

On 8/5/2023 at 3:53 PM, ER-3682 said:

I don't think can go in,if can go in @RadXwill buy a few.

I think can leh! Fold the whole rear seats and the pax side front seat. Just need only a driver right?

[Discoburg]

@DOBIEMKZ The Mitsubishi Colts used to have the bench seats.

[Fcw75]

Honda Edix too.

[Mockngbrd]

On 8/4/2023 at 11:06 AM, Watwheels said:

Ok, so it is popular enough for Honda to turn the kei van into a kei car as well.

Waiting to see ppl K-swap or put a type r engine into it. LoL...

But I think the Honda 1.0L turbo will fit better.

NBox, not NVan.