N-One K-Climb Concept Goes Off-roading

TAS Underway

It's that time of the year again. The Tokyo Auto Salon has been the premiere showcase for automotive aftermarket in Japan for years now. But just like the most recent SEMA Show, the TAS organizers have pivoted and turned the event into a virtual affair. And to that end, manufacturers and builders have been slowly unveiling their concepts online. 

Honda Back in the Game

Honda has been getting in on the fun and unveiling a number of fun projects. Among the coolest builds on the show is this Honda N-One K-Climb concept. In its stock form, the N-One is a tiny Kei car van. But the engineers at Honda figured it would be fun to turn this average city commuter into an exceptional Hillclimb racer!

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N-One K-Climb

And that's exactly what they've done. For those unfamiliar with kei cars, the specs on this little thing may sound ridiculous. The N-One RS, which this concept is base on, comes with a 0.6-liter engine that produces 63 horsepower and 77 lb-ft of torque. The power is transferred down to the wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission.

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Sportier Stance

The stock N-One is already quite light, with a curb weight of about 2,000 lbs. But the thorough usage of carbon fiber bits would suggest this speedy version is even more nimble. The wheelbase has been lengthened and the custom fenders have been flared out to accommodate the wider track and the beefier tires. 

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Vote For the Final Look

This is apparently not the finished product, though. The Honda team is asking people to go on their website and vote for their favorite color combos out of the following options: blue with a gold stripe and numbering, white with sharp yellow accents and a black roof, and a multicolored pink and green. Time will tell if this concept will eventually make its way into production.

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