A spate of images depicting what looks like a new kei car from Honda have jumped online. The diminutive five-door looks to have borrowed its lines from the N Concept 4 that the Japanese automaker first showed off at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. That funky little machine lifted design elements from the much-loved Honda N360/N600 of the late 60s and early 70s.
This development comes as no surprise, as Honda officials told us in November that the concept’s warm reception would lead to a production model. These black-and-white shots look to be lifted from patent filings, though there are no solid details available. That hasn’t stopped the web from guessing about everything from final dimensions to what’s under the hood. Japan has strict regulations governing what can actually be considered a kei car, which means this retro-looking creation will almost certainly be no more than 133 inches long and 58 inches wide.
Also in-line with kei-class regulations, the vehicle will likely boast a 660cc VTEC four-cylinder engine good for around 64 horsepower, though we won’t know for certain until Honda reveals the official details on the finished product. Don’t expect to see this machine on our shores, however. With its diminutive size and output, odds are this one will stay reserved for the Japanese market.
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