- The third-generation Honda N-Box has been mildly updated in Japan.
- The N-Box Custom gets a new face while the Joy adds a stealthy trim.
- More models come standard with a 9-inch display and USB ports.
Honda has revealed the first details of the mid-cycle refresh for the N-Box, arriving three years after the third-generation model went on sale. The kei car sits at the top of Japan’s sales charts, outselling every other vehicle in the country, and the update brings a sharper front end to the Custom trim, a Black Style package for the outdoorsy Joy variant, and minor cabin tweaks throughout the range.
The standard N-Box keeps its current sheetmetal, but the upmarket N-Box Custom gets a new bumper that gives it more presence on the road. A slimmer grille now wears metal-look inserts that tie into the reshaped bumper intakes and the squared-off LED units.
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The full-width LED bar and the lighting signature stay the same, though the outer edges of the headlights have been reworked to make room for the new grille. The N-Box Custom Coordinate Style goes further still, swapping the brightwork for dark chrome plating.
Inside, the N-Box Custom picks up chrome and piano-black accents, LED lamps, and Night Blue ambient lighting.
Honda N-Box Custom Turbo Coordinate Style
The N-Box Joy retains its role as the most adventurous trim in the lineup with minor updates. The Active Face Package with the Honda lettering on the grille is standard equipment in more variants, while every single Joy comes standard with fog lights following “numerous customer requests”.
A buyer who wants the menace without the noise can spec the Black Style, which darkens the headlight garnish and emblem for a stealthier face. The cabin follows the theme with piano black trim and a black checkered weave on the seats and cargo floor.
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The playful N-Box Fashion Style gains a white roof scheme, matching the white mirror caps and door handles. The entire N-Box family features a center USB charger and upper seatback pockets for enhanced practicality. Finally, the 9-inch infotainment display with navigation and the ETC 2.0 electronic toll collection system are now standard in more trims.
Honda N-Box Joy Turbo Special Edition Black Style
Honda didn’t get into details about the powertrain options but those are likely carried over from the existing lineup. The 660cc three-cylinder makes 58 hp (43 kW / 58 PS) without a turbo and 63 hp (47 kW / 64 PS) with one. Power runs to the front wheels or all four through a CVT, with no manual on the menu.
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The refreshed Honda N-Box reaches the market in July 2026. Order books for the kei car open June 22, with pricing expected to land around the same level as today’s ¥1,739,100 to ¥2,475,000 ($10,800 to $15,400). It competes against the Suzuki Spacia and Spacia Gear, the Daihatsu Tanto, the Mitsubishi Delica Mini, and the Nissan Roox.
