Honda Access just dropped a new accessory kit for the updated third-gen N-Box.
It’s called the Sporty Style package, and if you know your Honda lore, it screams Civic Type R without actually being a Civic Type R. The division didn’t hold back on the visual cues.
The big draw is the decal work and mirror caps. They borrow that specific Frame Red shade. The kind you see on the hot hatch. Slapped onto a boxy kei van. It looks surprisingly aggressive for a vehicle legally defined as a microcar in Japan.
The grille gets a custom split piece too. Platinum White Pearl or Crystal Black Pearl or Meteoroid Gray Metallic. Your choice. It ties the front end together with a Berlina Black garnish below.
Why flexing wheels matter on a kei car
You’re looking at a racier front end. But the hardware underneath is the real talking point here.
This package sits on new 15-inch alloy wheels. Four double spokes. They aren’t just for show. Honda Access developed them using engineering notes from the Modulo X track series.
These wheels are designed to flex under load.
It’s an active suspension component in a way. By tuning the rigidity between the rim center and the spoke arms, the wheel absorbs some bump harshness before it even reaches the shocks. It improves ride comfort. And handling. Two birds one stone for a car this short.
It works best with the N-Box Custom trim.
If the racing stripes don’t hit you, there are other boxes to tick. Literally.
The catalog offers two other styles. One for the adventurous. One for the gentle soul.
- Active Leisure Style: Built for the N-Box Joy. This adds a roof carrier. Yellow and orange decals. A different grille that actually spells out H-O-N-D-A across the mesh. Two-tone fog lights. A rear spoiler. 14-inch black alloys. It looks ready for a camping trip you definitely booked.
- Modern Casual Style: For the standard N-Box. Think vintage. Copper accents on the mirrors and decals. White alloy wheels. Even wood-style floor mats inside. It’s soft. Maybe too soft?
Interior gadgets you can spec
You can dress up the outside all you want. But the N-Box is about space efficiency. The accessories list reflects that.
Inside, Honda Access sells a roof-mounted console. It holds two tissue box holders. Essential for road trips? Arguably yes. A retractable sunshade lives up there too.
Want tech?
Spec the 8-inch infotainment system. Or the larger 12.8-inch screen that swings around to entertain kids in the rear jump seats. Add a premium audio upgrade. Front and rear dashcams to capture every angle. LED ambient lighting to set the mood when it’s pitch black in the garage.
Even the floor mats have a trick. They’re treated to fight bacteria and odors.
Because it’s a microvan, hygiene matters.
Power and price remain unchanged
Don’t expect this kit to add horsepower. It can’t.
The refreshed N-Box keeps the same non-electrified 660cc three-cylinder setup. Naturally aspirated gives you 58 hp. Add the turbo and you’re looking at 63 hp. Both numbers are rounded for simplicity.
Power goes through a CVT to either the front wheels or all four. It’s mandatory. There is no manual option here. The mechanical baseline stays untouched regardless of which cosmetic kit you pick.
The refreshed N-Box went on sale last month. Japan only. Prices start at ¥1,739100 for the base model and climb to ¥2.475000 for the loaded versions.
That’s roughly $10.800 to $13.400.
The headline calls it an $11,000 van. It is cheap. For a reason. It fits in narrow spots. It burns little gas. It folds down for camping gear or extra groceries.
Why add Type R stripes?
Because why not.
It costs extra. But it turns a utilitarian box into something with an attitude. A weird little personality quirk in a market that values strict functionality.
Will anyone import these to America? Unlikely. Kei laws are specific to Japanese roads.
But it’s fun to dream. Imagine a tiny, red-stickered Honda van sliding through Seattle traffic.
