TOKYO, Japan, August 31, 2017 - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will begin sales in Japan of the all-new N-BOX mini-vehicle on Friday, September 1, 2017.

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. While carrying forward key N-BOX features such as a spacious cabin and exterior design with a strong sense of presence, which have been well received by many customers, a platform and powertrain were newly-developed for this all-new N-BOX. Excellent driving performance, fuel economy and occupant comfort were realized by reducing vehicle weight by approximately 80 kg even after installing enhanced safety features and other outstanding functions such as the newly-adopted Super Slide front passenger seat.

Moreover, the all-new N-BOX adopts the Honda SENSING™ suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies, including a newly-added function to prevent false backward starts. The all-new N-BOX became the first among all Honda mini-vehicles to feature Honda SENSING™ as standard equipment on all types^*1.

Starting with this all-new N-BOX, Honda will begin evolving the advertising campaign with a new tagline, “N for Life” which represents a message of “enjoyable lives with N (Honda N Series).” Moreover, Honda will evolve the “N for Life Space,” a special exhibition event where visitors can see the all-new N-BOX and experience the concept of “N for Life.” Starting on Friday, September 1, 2017, the “N for Life Space” will tour seven major cities across Japan. Honda will strive to offer “enjoyable lives with N” through all of the N Series models.

Featuring a highly-sophisticated and high-quality design while maintaining the established image of N-BOX
While carrying forward the appealing features of the first-generation N-BOX such as a sense of vehicle class which goes beyond the expectation for mini-vehicles and spaciousness, sophistication and high quality were pursued in every detail such as the adoption of LED headlights for all types as standard equipment and the adoption of laser brazing technology to join the roof and body side panels. As for the interior, N-BOX features beige as base color to create a relaxing space as if occupants are spending time at a café. The N-BOX Custom features black as base color to express a high-quality and fascinating interior space.

Realizing excellent driving performance, fuel economy and occupant comfort with a lightweight body and new technologies including a newly-designed powertrain
In addition to the increased application of a high-efficiency floor frame and high-tensile steel plate, the adoption of a new joining technique enabled vehicle weight reduction and increased rigidity at the same time. As for the powertrain, for the first time among mini-vehicles^*6, i-VTEC was adopted for a naturally-aspirated engine and an electric wastegate was applied to a turbo engine. Moreover, advancements were made in various areas including the enhanced performance of the CVT and suspension system and improved frontal visibility through adoption of ultrathin front pillars. These advancements led to the realization of a driving experience that enables occupants to feel secure, excellent fuel economy and occupant comfort.

Featuring Honda SENSING™ as standard equipment for all types/
Adopting Honda’s first false backward start prevention function
The all-new N-BOX became the first mini-vehicle to adopt the Honda SENSING™ suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies. Auto High Beam headlights and Honda’s first function to prevent false backward starts were newly added to the eight basic functions of Honda SENSING™. Honda SENSING™ is standard equipment on all types of the all-new N-BOX^*1.

Featuring a spacious cabin and the Super Slide front passenger seat to bring about revolutionary user-friendliness
A spacious cabin which had already been a popular feature of the N-BOX was further expanded by making the engine room more compact and the tailgate thinner. By lowering the height of the tailgate opening, loading and unloading of large items such as bicycles is made easier. As for the seat arrangement, in addition to a version with a conventional bench seat, a version equipped with the Super Slide^― front passenger seat as well as the version equipped with an aluminum slope^*7 are available. The newly-adopted Super Slide^― front passenger seat with the forward-backward sliding range of 570 mm makes it easier for the occupant to move between the back seats and the driver’s seat and enables versatile seating arrangements in combination with the sliding rear seats which are now standard equipment on the all-new N-BOX.

Comfort and cabin quietness beyond its class
The all-new N-BOX further enhanced its advanced features which create a comfortable environment inside the vehicle, including the Aller Clean^*8 seat to which an antiviral treatment^*9 was applied in addition to its function to inactivate allergens (such as ticks and cedar pollens) ^*10 which can cling to the surface of the seats. Moreover, the 360° super UV/IR cut package is applied to all windows/glasses to reduce the amount of ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) rays that reach the cabin. Furthermore, cabin quietness was improved thoroughly by adopting a high-performance engine mount system which suppresses vibration and noise at their source and also by realizing optimal placement of soundproofing and insulating materials.