Honda previewed this car at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, and now the wraps have come off.
And doesn’t the Honda Super-N concept look fantastic? It’s unapologetically sporty, with a widened stance, broad arches, clear tail-lights and a cute little tailgate spoiler. There’s even an F1-inspired low-mounted brake light.
We’ll mention the Honda e straight away, because this is that car’s indirect replacement. The DNA is clear in the round headlights and square cabin. But the Super-N’s stance makes it look much more aggressive.
Not many details have been revealed about the electric powertrain yet, but Honda has revealed that there’s a Boost mode. This not only unlocks peak power, but also introduces fake gearshifts and exhaust notes. It’s like a Hyundai Ioniq 5 N that’s been on a hot wash. The result, Honda says, is a “sense of excitement and enhanced driving engagement that is unique to a vehicle of this size”.
Judging by the video of the Super-N driving fast at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, it looks like it will deliver the agile, responsive handling Honda talks about. Despite being tall, the weight is kept low and the car corners flatly.
In Japan, the Honda N-One E (the car the Super-N started out as} promises a range of 270km, which works out at 168 miles. Only a little more than the Honda e, which was a sales flop partly due to its short 124-mile range. And we’d expect the Super-N to have more power than the basic N-One E, which could reduce the battery’s efficiency.
The base N-One E comes with vehicle-to-load functionality, letting you power other electricals from the on-board battery. We’d expect this feature to be included on the UK-bound Super-N.
Inside, the Super-N has a horizontal dashboard design and sporty blue accents across the dash and on the seats. The cabin is clean and uncluttered, with a bank of buttons for the climate control and some for driving controls on the steering wheel. The infotainment screen is modestly sized, but will feature the must-have phone connectivity features.
The base model features recycled materials on its bumpers and in its seat upholstery; hopefully the Super-N follows suit.
The UK is one of the only countries that the Super-N will be launched in – a wider European launch isn’t planned at this time. Prices haven’t been finalised yet, but the Super-N is due to come to our shores in 2026.
You could also consider the Hyundai Inster or Dacia Spring, or the upcoming Renault Twingo.
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