Honda's New Widebody Hot Hatch Looks Just Like The Concept

Japanese buyers don't have to wait too long to see the Super One on the road because it launches there later in 2026. There's no pricing available yet. However, the nicest trim of the regular N-One E in Japan starts at the equivalent of $21,000. Presumably, this sporty version would cost a little more.

An Electric Hot Hatch

Honda hasn't yet disclosed the technical details about the Super One. However, the Australian automotive site Drive reported that Honda Singapore leaked that the vehicle produced 94 horsepower and 120 pound-feet of torque. For context, the existing N-One E has a single electric motor making 63 hp and 120 pound-feet to drive the front wheels. The Japanese-market range test rates it at 183 miles (295 kilometers) from a 29.6-kilowatt-hour battery.

The Super One gains what Honda brands as the "e:Dash Booster," which is a button on the steering wheel that adds simulated gear changes and a more powerful sound in the cabin. At the same time, the infotainment graphics update to show the battery temperature, revs, and power output.

Sculpting The Super One

The Super One looks a bit more aggressive than the standard N-One E. The body gains widened fenders at both ends and rides on a set of 15-inch wheels with black spokes and machined rims. The body is available in this exclusive purple color called Boost Violet Pearl. The cabin features sport seats with gray, blue, and beige sections and an eight-speaker Bose stereo.

Designer Eiichi Nakajima was responsible for the Super One's exterior appearance. His first sketch was similar to the City Turbo II from 1983. Later ideas included various fender and bumper shapes to make the vehicle look bigger.

"I imagined something that was very much focused on driving, but it didn't quite feel new. If we were to incorporate the modern values ​​of an EV, I felt that I needed to connect it not only to nostalgia, but also to something that would make the younger generation think, 'Honda is cool,' and 'I want to drive one too.'" - Eiichi Nakajima, designer

Experiencing The Super One Concept

CarBuzz actually got the chance to drive a prototype of the Super One Concept in 2025. The Boost mode turned out to be particularly fun with its simulated seven-speed gearbox, which a driver can control via the paddle shifters. The fake engine can even sound like it's bouncing off the rev limiter with a simulated fuel cut-off.

Honda engineered the noise to be a mix of four-cylinder, V6, and V8 powerplants to get the perfect acoustics. "Every journalist who drove the prototype before and after me stepped out with the same goofy Cheshire grin plastered on their face. I was not an exception," managing editor, Roger Biermann wrote.

Unfortunately, there's no indication of Honda bringing the Super One to the United States. The regular N-One E isn't available here and doesn't fit the brand's EV strategy in this market. The electric hot hatch appears very likely to remain forbidden fruit.