Honda Unveils 3rd-Generation N-Box

Tokyo, Oct. 5 (Jiji Press)--Honda Motor Co. unveiled its third-generation N-Box minivehicle to the press in Tokyo on Thursday. The all-new N-Box features the horizontal interior design, creating a spacious and comfortable cabin, according to the Japanese automaker. Safety has also been improved with the addition of new functions, namely Low Speed Brake Function and Unintended Acceleration Mitigation, the automaker said. Honda will launch the third-generation N-Box on Friday, aiming to sell 15,000 units a month. The model was fully revamped for the first time in six years. The new N-Box also has enhanced visibility for the liquid crystal display monitor and allows users to lock power sliding doors automatically if they set the function in advance. The N-Box is Honda's flagship model and has been Japan's top-selling minivehicle for eight consecutive years since fiscal 2015. The third-generation N-Box will be priced between 1,648,900 yen and 2,362,800 yen, depending on the equipment and driving system. The price of the most basic type will be raised by 49,500 yen from the current model. END