Japan’s love of minimalism is known all over the world. There is a category of automobile that emerged as a result of both this way of life and the regulations in Japan: the Kei class. The purpose of Kei-class cars is to comply with tax and insurance guidelines set by the country’s government, while at the same time being exempt from the requirement to approve parking in rural areas. One of the most popular cars of this group, which makes up 40% of the cars in the country, is the Honda N-One.
While the dimensions of Kei cars cannot exceed 3.4 m in length, 1.48 m in width and 2 m in height, the engine volumes can reach 660cc. Vehicles cannot produce more than 63 hp. Naturally, the Honda N-One is also a rather small car. But don’t let these dimensions fool you.
Small, stylish, flashy
Although the vehicle is small, it has features such as air conditioning, GPS, information display, supercharged engine. The engine displacement is only 660 cc. The vehicle can also optionally come with an all-wheel drive system and heated seats.
In the new Style + Urban version of the Honda N-One, its appearance changes significantly. The chrome frame around the grille is the first thing that draws attention when you look from the outside. The black color of the grille is also used on the mirror caps and door handles in this model. Body color options include Garden Green Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, Meteoroid Gray Metallic and Premium Ivory Pearl II.
The interior of the vehicle is made of artificial wood. The metallic trim under the steering wheel also draws attention. Although these artificial wood panels are not customized at the factory, they stand out as a material that can be easily used by those who want to add some character to their vehicle.
The price of this car, which has a 660 cc engine with CVT technology, is 12,234 dollars in Japan. Those who want an all-wheel drive system need to pay 13,212 dollars.