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Honda N-Box II (facelift 2021) 0.7 (58 Hp) CVT
Overall Rating
Honda N-Box:
The Honda N-Box is a kei car produced by Honda since 2011 over three generations. A Japanese domestic market vehicle, the N-Box is a five-door minivan with a front-mounted engine and either front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. Together with the N-WGN, N-One and N-Van, it is part of the renewed N lineup of kei class city cars from Honda. The "N" prefix was previously used for the late 1960s and 1970s N360; originally it stood for norimono which loosely translates to vehicle. For the new N lineup, the "N" represented New, Next, Nippon, and Norimono....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II (facelift 2021) Overview:
Honda N-Box (II (facelift 2021)). With 65 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It boasts low fuel consumption (~5.3 l/100km). Weighing only 925 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A multi-purpose vehicle designed to transport passengers with ample interior space. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
0.7 (58 Hp) CVT Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate for pure city driving, but its naturally aspirated engine feels less responsive at higher speeds compared to the turbo.
Fuel Economy
Exceptional fuel economy at 3.7 l/100 km, making it the most economical option for city commuters.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional fuel economy for low running costs.
- • Remarkably spacious and practical interior for its compact size.
- • Excellent maneuverability and easy parking in urban settings.
- • Honda's renowned reliability and build quality.
- • Versatile seating and cargo configurations.
Cons:
- • Limited engine power, especially the naturally aspirated variants, not ideal for long highway journeys.
- • Small fuel tank capacity requires frequent refueling.
- • Primarily designed for the Japanese domestic market, limiting availability elsewhere.
- • Basic ride comfort and noise insulation compared to larger vehicles.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II: 2017 - 2020).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Honda |
| Model: | N-Box |
| Generation: | II (facelift 2021) |
| Modification (Engine): | 0.7 (58 Hp) CVT |
| Start of production: | 2020 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | MPV |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 58 Hp @ 7300 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 88.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 65 Nm @ 4800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | S07B [Same engine] More details about the engine S07B |
| Engine displacement: | 658 |
| Number of cylinders: | 3 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 60 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 77.6 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 12:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 5.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 3.7 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 15.3 kg/Hp, 65.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 13.7 kg/Nm, 73 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 890-960 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 27 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3395 mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1475 mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1790 mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2520 mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1305 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1305 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 145 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.0 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | CVT |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 155/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Torsion |
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