Aptly named, the N Box is Honda's entry into Japan's most-popular vehicle segment – the kei hatchback
And as you'd expect from Honda; it's peppy, feels tight to drive, and is very smartly designed
Honda really are the BMW of Japan.
They build sharp and clever driving tools; and at one point equipped most of its passenger car line-up with a sophisticated double-wishbone suspension setup.
It only took the Porsche 911 some 50+ years to get to that stage, and only recently. When Honda builds a car; it does so properly, and also finishes them with smart and user-friendly touches everywhere.
Those Honda ‘magic’ back seats are one example. The second row of seating folds both up and down, meaning you can either fold the seat base up and store things in the footwell, or fold it completely flat to fit something huge on top.
The second row of seating is surprisingly spacious and will fit either two adults comfortably, or two child seats with ease. Other sweet touches include an Australian stereo with Apple CarPlay + Android Auto, driving assistance mirrors that passively show you vision up, down and alongside the car, as well clever storage areas.
The engine feels strong, and its ride quality more controlled than other kei-class cars. It’ll do 110km/h on the freeway fine, making it the ideal second car to have in the household.
It’s the most resolved looking kei car on the market too, almost steely and serious.
The car pictured – 2019 Honda N-Box Custom EX Turbo
This Honda N Box Custom was built in August 2019 and is an ‘EX Turbo’ trim level.
That means it’s powered by a 660cc three-cylinder ‘S07B’ turbocharged engine with 47kW of power and 104Nm of torque. It features an automatic transmission and is front-wheel drive.
As a high-spec Honda N-Box Custom EX Turbo, it features adaptive cruise control with lane-keeping assist, keyless entry and push-button start, rear-view camera, electric sliding doors on both sides, automatic emergency braking (city – low speed), lane departure warning, multiple USB charging ports, full LED headlights and suede/pleather interior trim.
It also comes with an Australian JVC stereo with Apple CarPlay + Android auto. This vehicle was purchased from Osaka, Japan as a grade 4.5B vehicle. It presents in above average condition for its age, with its exterior wholly original.
The interior presents as new, too. It comes with a Honda service history, and it was also serviced in Australia by our workshop.
Quick facts
- 2019 Honda N-Box Custom EX Turbo
- 54.700km
- Grade 4.5B vehicle
- ‘S07B’ turbocharged three-cylinder engine
- CVT / Front-wheel drive
- Australian JVC stereo with Apple Carplay + Android auto
- Rear view camera
- Adaptive cruise control with lane keeping assist
- Keyless entry + start
- Electric sliding doors (both sides)
- Autonomous Emergency braking (City – low speed)
- Automatic LED headlights
- Suede/pleather interior trim
- Cup holders, smart storage, multiple USB charging ports
- Japanese de-registration paperwork and auction paperwork available
- Price includes three-months NSW registration
- Price includes a NSW roadworthy (blue slip)
- Price includes Australian compliance
Under the concept of 'for the happiness of families in Japan,' Honda developed this all-new N-BOX with the goal of setting a new standard for family-type cars.Honda Japan; August 31, 2017
