Honda N-BOX 2026 facelift: prices, Custom and Joy Black Style specs

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Honda has facelifted the N-BOX for the third time since the third-generation model launched less than three years ago — Honda already teased this refresh back in June. Mechanically, nothing has changed: the update is all about design and equipment. The base car starts at ¥1,768,800, the 4WD version from ¥1,914,000, and the range-topping Custom Turbo Coordinate Style with 4WD is priced at ¥2,743,400.

The N-BOX Custom sees the biggest changes. It gets a larger chrome grille, a horizontal LED light bar, square fog lights and a reworked rear end with a body-colored bumper. Inside, the black trim is now accented with dark blue lighting. This is a visual update only — Honda hasn’t announced any new engines, transmissions or chassis tuning.

The N-BOX Joy now comes standard with round fog lights, while the Black Style grade stands out with darkened badges, lighting trim, wheel caps and a black checkered upholstery pattern. It’s priced from ¥2,385,900, while the turbocharged Black Style starts at ¥2,592,700.

The practical changes are less visible from the outside. Every grade now gets two central 3A USB Type-C ports and extra pockets on the front seatbacks. On the pricier trims, standard equipment now includes a 9-inch Honda Connect infotainment system, ETC 2.0, a 360-degree camera, a heated steering wheel and LED interior lighting.

At the same time, M-TEC, the company behind the Mugen brand, has prepared a factory tuning package for the updated N-BOX and N-BOX Custom under the “My Special BOX” concept. The accessories will be sold through Honda Cars dealers and Mugen partner centers in Japan.

The aero kit includes a front spoiler priced at ¥66,000, which lowers the standard bumper’s lower edge by roughly 26mm. A rear spoiler made of two separate sections costs the same. Both parts are molded from PPE plastic and are aimed mainly at a more aggressive look rather than any measurable performance gain.

A front grille trim piece with a matte black finish and a tri-color Mugen emblem is available for ¥44,000. The lower bumper can also be fitted with a dark graphite decorative sticker bearing the brand logo for ¥8,800.

For those after more than just looks, there’s a tuned Performance Damper and 15-inch MDY alloy wheels with seven twin-spoke designs. The catalog also includes window vent visors, sport floor and cargo mats, side sill garnishes and interior door protection panels.

Honda is updating the N-BOX from a position of strength, not as a challenger playing catch-up. In the first half of 2026, Honda sold 102,419 N-BOX units in Japan — more than any other new car, registered models included. Total family sales have topped 3 million, and it’s held the top spot among kei cars for 11 straight years.

So the point of this facelift isn’t to fix a winning formula — it’s to keep interest alive in the pricier trims. The base N-BOX remains a sensible buy, while the extra cost of the Custom and Joy Black Style goes mostly toward styling, infotainment and comfort rather than more capable hardware.