HONDA SUPER-ONE
Honda has finally confirmed what many enthusiasts suspected: the new Honda Super One Concept shown at the Japan Mobility Show takes direct inspiration from the legendary Honda City Turbo II, affectionately known as the “Bulldog.”
With that acknowledgment, the concept now stands as a modern reinterpretation of one of Honda’s most memorable compact performance cars.
EXTERIOR
The Honda Super One Concept goes far beyond being a standard Honda N-One e: with simple cosmetic modifications. The concept adopts a far more aggressive appearance through an extensively redesigned body.
Among its most notable features are the widened “Blister Fenders,” complemented by newly developed front and rear bumpers with integrated functional air intakes. The car also rides on 15-inch matte black alloy wheels with polished accents, fitted with wider Yokohama tires to further emphasize its sporty personality.
Honda has added a full body kit to the Honda Super One Concept, increasing its length by 194 mm and width by 98 mm. This makes the car larger than Japan’s kei car size limits, so it is now considered a normal passenger vehicle.
The first color is Boost Violet Pearl, inspired by lightning. Other expected colors include white, black, yellow, and gray.
INTERIOR
Even though the Honda Super One Concept is fully electric, Honda clearly wants it to feel emotional and fun to drive. To recreate some of the excitement normally associated with combustion engines, the concept uses synthesized engine and gear-shift sounds played through an eight-speaker Bose sound system.
There’s even a dedicated Boost Mode: press the button and the 7-inch digital display transforms into a bright red tachometer-style interface, adding to the sporty atmosphere. Inside, heavily bolstered sport seats and purple accent details tie the cabin design closely to the striking exterior finish.
Powering the Honda Super One Concept is a front-wheel-drive electric motor, though Honda is still keeping official performance numbers under wraps. According to international reports, output in Boost mode could climb to around 94 hp — a significant jump over the 63 hp produced by the standard Honda N-One e.
Honda hasn’t stopped at straight-line performance either. The concept receives a heavily revised chassis with lowered suspension and a wider track, giving it handling characteristics intended to feel much closer to a traditional hot hatchback. The battery is expected to remain the same 29.6 kWh unit, suggesting Honda is prioritizing agile city performance and driving enjoyment rather than maximum driving range.
PRICE
According to Japanese media, the Honda Super One Concept is expected to carry a price tag between 3.0 and 3.5 million yen. Honda reportedly sees broader global potential for the sporty EV as well, with plans being considered for markets including the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, and parts of Asia.
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