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Honda N600-derived retro city car revealed? (Score: 1, Normal)

07-04-2012 11:16

A spate of images depicting what looks like a new kei car from Honda have jumped online. The diminutive five-door looks to have borrowed its lines from the N Concept 4 the Japanese automaker first showed off at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. That funky little machine lifted design elements from the much-loved Honda N600 of yore.

This development comes as no surprise, as Honda officials told us in November that the concept's warm reception would lead to a production model. These black-and-white shots look to be lifted from patent filings, though there are no solid details available. That hasn't stopped the web from guessing about everything from final dimensions to what's under the hood. Japan has strict regulations governing what can actually be considered a kei car, which means this retro-looking creation will likely be no more than 133 inches long and 58 inches wide.

Also in-line with kei-class regulations, the vehicle will likely boast a 660cc VTEC four-cylinder engine good for around 64 horsepower, though we won't know for certain until Honda reveals the official details on the finished product. Don't expect to see this machine on our shores, however. With its diminutive size and output, odds are this one will stay reserved for the Japanese market.

http://green.autoblog.com/2012/07/04/honda-n600-derived-retro-city-car-revealed/

CVCC1974

Re: Honda N600-derived retro city car revealed? (Score: 1, Normal)

07-04-2012 14:45

I think Honda should build the 3-door widened version as well (with 1.3 liter Earth Dreams engine) & bring it to Europe & North America. That will become a great alternative to Fiat 500 & Toyota/Scion iQ.

Nick GravesX

Re: Honda N600-derived retro city car revealed? (Score: 1, Normal)

07-04-2012 15:59

CVCC1974 wrote:
I think Honda should build the 3-door widened version as well (with 1.3 liter Earth Dreams engine) & bring it to Europe & North America. That will become a great alternative to Fiat 500 & Toyota/Scion iQ.

They've talked about it (like a LOT of things...it's cheaper than dev. costs) but I should imagine probably an upmarketed Biro plank (or a shortened Jizz one) might be more suited to Euro conditions; we drive like we're possessed over here.

Actually, that & the small CUV (HR-V) are desperately needed in the EU id they are to continue here.

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