Here’s a cute new one, the Honda N-One that has just gone on sale in Japan. The N-One is a five-door hatchback kei-car and is the third member of the new N Series mini-vehicle family, following the N Box and N Box +.
Doesn’t take an expert to note that the N-One is inspired by the Honda N360 of 1967, the first mass-produced Honda mini passenger car. The N-One sees Honda go back to its M/M (man maximum, machine minimum) concept, the starting point of Honda automobile design. They’ve shown something like this before, check out the EV-N Concept from Tokyo 2009.
The N-One is powered by a 660 cc DOHC engine, which can be had in naturally aspirated or turbo forms. Honda says that the NA engine achieve fuel economy that is 20% higher than the 2015 fuel economy standard, while the turbo does 10% better. The headline FC figure is 27 km/l in the JC08 mode. This is achieved with a CVT gearbox – no manual transmission is available for the N-One.
As with most cars in Japan, buyers can choose from FWD or 4WD. Honda says that the turbo engine has performance equivalent to a 1.3 litre engine. No performance figures were given, though.
The N-One, which comfortably accommodates four adults according to Honda, is said to have “stable driving performance and excellent quietness” thanks to a lightweight and highly-rigid body plus exclusively-developed suspension. Safety wise, the N-One comes with Emergency Stop Signal (blinks hazard lamps during sudden braking), VSA, Hill Start Assist and side curtain airbags.
There are 11 colours and five two-tone combinations for the N-One. Cute, no? To view the original Honda N360 alongside its classic siblings, check out our gallery post from the Honda Collection Hall, Twin Ring Motegi.
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new proton savvy?
Of course bebeh. Now perutdua shall see their expensive (so-called budget)viva. Ugly on front meh? Lor…. dah namanya pun savvy. Savvy cantik ke?
hope proton will participate in the production of the logo only…
I think this jdm kei-car has more airbags compared to malaysian camry
hmmmmmmmm…..
660cc? seem like produa kelisa. the front fugly
waah ! cute…… hopefully will be availabe here
seems very sensible
if its ever to sold in Malaysia i would bet it would prices around 60-70k
wahhhhhhh…impressive fc & new segment car from Honda!!
EVERY ALSO WANT TO HAVE ‘ONE’ IN THEIR MODEL RANGE…MINI ONE, HONDA ONE..AND ‘ONE MALAYSIA’
headlamp made in Malaysia…did you believe it
will become Proton M-One or Proton 1Msia?
will consider it if its selling at 30k-40k
30k to 40k?
It’s good if it’s 25k to 35k. considering it’s smaller than ViVa.
35k to 45k should be B-segmenet for a Proton.
In Japan, even a 17 year old can afford this from a few years savings of angpow money.
I want this!
Buy it in a flash but I wonder what the safety rating is like esp. in view of the crazy SUV/lorry drivers out there. Just make sure it achieves 110km/h without problems otherwise I pass.
I guess it will be like driving kancil converted to mira L5 turbo engine..
Acceleration is good. Easily can reach 110. Even 140 until the engine cut off..
Honda Civic was first introduced as the Japanese first compact, fuel efficient, and cheapest car in the market back in the 70s powered by 1 liter engine. Was popular due to increase in oil price and weak global economy. Is the lauch of this new car an indication of what’s coming our way ?
Spec and price in Japan:
N-One G: 660 cc, CVT, FF, FC 27.0 km/l, 1.15 million Yen (RM43.8k)
N-One Premium: 660 cc, CVT, FF, FC 27.0 km/l, 1.36 million Yen (RM51.8k)
N-One Tourer: 660 Turbo, CVT, FF, FC 23.2 km/l, 1.23 million Yen (RM46.8k)
But, buying a car in japan, u must also include parking cost. As my per my case, i got a cheap parking 2000yen per month since i live in small town.
interior looks nice esp the dashboard..cool..
660cc engine with turbo? Yes please. I would like to have one.
front look like mickey mouse :)
If Honda Malaysia decide to bring N-One to Malaysia using Honda Batch!! forget it, it will be price 60k-70k range..
If this is the intro model for Proton – Honda JV, Under Proton Batch, it will be cheaper.. 30k-40k Max.. hopefully!!
The Honda N360 was influenced by the Mini. While the Mini have ‘grown’, Japan still have the Kei segment as it is suitable for their “space challenge” country. It is also a suitable entry level car or student car.
However, if by any chance it makes it to our shores, it could suddenly become a ‘premium’ Kei car, like the overpriced Honda Freed. My guess is some top brass of Honda Malaysia must have read about the Blue Ocean strategy and decided to try it on the Freed, and failed miserably. They were banking on the Honda badge to pushed sales, but it does not happen all the time.
OMG!! hahahaha
This design got approved?!
Poor Honda. Still banking on the brand name?
LMFAO
criticizing this cars design is like bullying a stay puppy in the side street. Not only it looks adorable to most eyes, it was design for small japs street.
Despite the panda-ish “eyes”, I loike it! Good for second car, to do the grocery runs on weekends. Come on PROTON!
so cute..good one Honda!
I know some people dislike the look ,I understand them .but as a guy ,I have to say …..
…this thing is effing cute!!!!
macam kelisa jer…
What’s the drag coefficient? so boxy
picture 59, what is that?
Pedal shifter behind the steering wheel :D
pedal shifter kot?…
Proton Tiara 2013!! And when it arrives, we will have heaps of 660 turbo halfcuts in our local halfcut shops. Looking forward for it
Will surely consider it provided it’s between RM18-RM28K.. might even buy a few to give away!
looks cute & nimble.kinda agree that it does look a little like kelisa.
Reminds me of Honda City Turbo back in 80’s…
…you got it right….love the look…
Honda should bring this in to compete with Mirage instead of Brio
Warning, infested with Kancil virus.
Gone are the days where we used to have cheap and reliable cars!
wow! 660 turbo.. Delicious.. Reminds me of my tiny kancil 850 turbo. Sob.. Sob.. Sold it for myvi..
Looking forward to this Honda model. Nak bwk selit menyelit pun senang and parking pun senang.. Best!