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Honda N-Box II (facelift 2021) 0.7 (58 Hp) 4WD 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 (~5.7 l/100km). Weighing only 985 kg, it’s quite light. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. 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) 4WD CVT Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The least powerful option, with 4WD adding weight, making it best suited for strictly urban environments or very light duty where 4WD is essential.
Fuel Economy
Still very economical at 3.9 l/100 km, offering a good balance of traction and low running costs.
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) 4WD 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: | 5.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 3.9 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: | 950-1020 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 25 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): | 9.4 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| 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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