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 secure and is very smartly designed
Honda really is the BMW of Japan.
They build sharp and clever driving tools and at one point equipped most of their 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 it 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 front and rear parking sensors, electric sliding doors and a rearview parking camera.
The engine feels strong, and its ride quality is more controlled than other cars in its class. It’ll do 110 km/h on the motorway, 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 G-EX Turbo
This Honda N Box Custom was built in June 2019 and is a ‘G-EX Turbo’ trim level.
That means it’s powered by a 660cc three-cylinder ‘S07B’ turbocharged engine with 47 kW of power and 104 Nm of torque. It features an automatic transmission and is front-wheel drive.
As a high-spec ‘G-EX’ model, it features adaptive cruise control with lane-keeping assist, keyless entry and push-button start, front and rear parking sensors, a rearview 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.
.This vehicle was purchased from Saitama, 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 G-EX Turbo
- 39,521km
- Grade 4.5B vehicle
- ‘S07B’ turbocharged three-cylinder engine
- Automatic / Front-wheel drive
- Front and rear parking sensors
- 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 with odometer guarantee
- Honda service history
- Price excludes 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
