Honda Super-ONE: bold purple compact EV nears production
Honda Super-ONE prototype debuts: bold purple EV with Boost Mode and simulated gearbox
Honda Super-ONE: bold purple compact EV nears production
Honda unveils the Super-ONE, a bold purple compact EV with Boost Mode, Bose audio, and a 7-speed simulated gearbox—nearing production for Japan and the UK.
2026-01-10T12:16:50+03:00
2026-01-10T12:16:50+03:00
2026-01-10T12:16:50+03:00
Honda has unveiled the Super-ONE Prototype in its production color—a rich, saturated purple conceived to catch the eye of younger drivers. The compact EV is edging toward series production and blends bold styling with a few tech-forward flourishes.Design and conceptThe purple finish underlines the Super-ONE’s attitude: flared arches, an aggressive stance, and proportions closer to a pint-size sports car than a traditional kei car. The wheels sit at the very corners, a choice meant to improve stability and sharpen responses on the road. Honda is aiming at buyers who prioritize style and emotion over sheer practicality.Interior and technologyInside, you’ll find sport seats, vivid accents, and a minimalist, horizontally oriented instrument panel. The Super-ONE becomes the first mini Honda to offer a Bose audio system with individualized tuning. The headline feature is Boost Mode: it increases output and, through Active Sound Control, simulates the soundtrack of an internal-combustion engine. For enthusiasts of virtual performance driving, there’s also a seven-speed simulated "gearbox."Markets and outlookThe model will be sold under different names: Super-ONE in Japan and across Asia, and Super-N in the United Kingdom. The UK, however, remains a questionable fit, as local buyers tend to favor larger, more overtly sporty models. Honda hasn’t disclosed power figures yet, but the Super-ONE is positioned to feel lively.All told, the Super-ONE is a daring bet for Honda in the compact EV space. Its punchy design, playful attitude, and distinctive features give it real presence among city-focused electric cars, and it’s set to be one of the year’s most talked-about debuts.
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2026
Michael Powers
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Honda Super-ONE prototype debuts: bold purple EV with Boost Mode and simulated gearbox
Honda unveils the Super-ONE, a bold purple compact EV with Boost Mode, Bose audio, and a 7-speed simulated gearbox—nearing production for Japan and the UK.
Michael Powers, Editor
Honda has unveiled the Super-ONE Prototype in its production color—a rich, saturated purple conceived to catch the eye of younger drivers. The compact EV is edging toward series production and blends bold styling with a few tech-forward flourishes.
Design and concept
The purple finish underlines the Super-ONE’s attitude: flared arches, an aggressive stance, and proportions closer to a pint-size sports car than a traditional kei car. The wheels sit at the very corners, a choice meant to improve stability and sharpen responses on the road. Honda is aiming at buyers who prioritize style and emotion over sheer practicality.
Inside, you’ll find sport seats, vivid accents, and a minimalist, horizontally oriented instrument panel. The Super-ONE becomes the first mini Honda to offer a Bose audio system with individualized tuning. The headline feature is Boost Mode: it increases output and, through Active Sound Control, simulates the soundtrack of an internal-combustion engine. For enthusiasts of virtual performance driving, there’s also a seven-speed simulated "gearbox."
Markets and outlook
The model will be sold under different names: Super-ONE in Japan and across Asia, and Super-N in the United Kingdom. The UK, however, remains a questionable fit, as local buyers tend to favor larger, more overtly sporty models. Honda hasn’t disclosed power figures yet, but the Super-ONE is positioned to feel lively.
All told, the Super-ONE is a daring bet for Honda in the compact EV space. Its punchy design, playful attitude, and distinctive features give it real presence among city-focused electric cars, and it’s set to be one of the year’s most talked-about debuts.
