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Honda N-Box I 0.7i (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)
I Overview:
Honda N-Box (I). With 65 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 955 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.
The Honda N-Box I was primarily designed for the Japanese domestic market and was not tested by Euro NCAP. Its safety standards align with Japanese regulations for Kei cars.
0.7i (58 Hp) CVT Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate performance for city driving, typical of naturally aspirated Kei cars. Requires higher revs for acceleration.
Fuel Economy
Excellent fuel economy, making it very cost-effective for daily commutes and urban use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional interior space and practicality for its compact size.
- • Outstanding fuel economy, especially the naturally aspirated 2WD models.
- • Nimble handling and easy maneuverability in urban environments.
- • Honda's renowned reliability and low maintenance costs.
Cons:
- • Limited power for highway driving, especially the 58 Hp variants.
- • Basic interior materials and features compared to larger vehicles.
- • Not designed for long-distance travel or heavy loads.
- • Lack of Euro NCAP safety rating (common for JDM Kei cars).
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Honda |
| Model: | N-Box |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 0.7i (58 Hp) CVT |
| Start of production: | 2011 |
| End of production: | 2017 |
| 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 @ 3500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | S07A |
| 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 oil capacity: | 2.6 l |
| Coolant: | 2.89 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 64 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 68.2 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 11.2:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 4 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 16.4 kg/Hp, 61.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 14.6 kg/Nm, 68.4 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 950-960 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3395 mm |
| Width: | 1475 mm |
| Height: | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2520 mm |
| Front track: | 1305-1315 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1305-1315 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 150 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.0 m |
| 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 | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Tires size | 145/80 R13; 155/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 13; 14 |
If you could change one thing about the Honda N-Box, what would it be?