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Honda N-Box II 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)
II Overview:
Honda N-Box (II). With 65 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. 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.
The Honda N-Box II was primarily designed for the Japanese domestic market and has not been tested by Euro NCAP. However, it typically includes standard safety features like ABS and multiple airbags, with advanced driver-assistance systems (Honda SENSING) often available in higher trims for the Japanese market.
0.7i (58 Hp) CVT Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate performance for city driving, focusing on efficiency rather than brisk acceleration. Suitable for daily commutes and light loads.
Fuel Economy
Exceptional fuel economy, making it one of the most frugal options in its class. Ideal for cost-conscious urban drivers.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional interior space and versatility for its compact size (Kei car class).
- • Outstanding fuel economy across all engine variants.
- • High level of reliability and low running costs typical of Honda Kei cars.
- • Excellent maneuverability and ease of parking in urban environments.
- • Available 4WD option enhances versatility in varied conditions.
Cons:
- • Limited power output, making highway driving challenging and acceleration modest.
- • CVT can feel unengaging for some drivers, though smooth for city use.
- • Ride comfort can be firm on rougher roads due to short wheelbase.
- • Primarily designed for the Japanese market, limiting availability and support in other regions.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I: 2011 - 2017).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Honda |
| Model: | N-Box |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | 0.7i (58 Hp) CVT |
| Start of production: | 2017 |
| End of production: | 2020 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | MPV |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 58 Hp @ 7300 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 88.1 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 65 Nm @ 4800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | S07B 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 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 77.6 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 12:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| 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 mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1475 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1790 mm mm [10mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2520 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1295-1305 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1295-1305 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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