In late November 2025, Honda began sales of the updated N-ONE and added a special Craft Style version. Built on the entry-level Original grade, it puts the focus not on sportiness but on atmosphere and well-judged details, coming across as a package shaped by feel rather than lap times.

The kei car keeps its city-friendly footprint; the front-wheel-drive version stands under 1550 mm in height, which makes mechanical parking systems easy to use day to day.

Craft Style leans into a retro mood inspired by Northern European minimalism. A chrome grille, white accents on the mirrors and door handles, and unique monotone body colors create a calm, classic look. The result feels more curated than flashy, and that restraint suits the N-ONE’s scale.

Inside, there’s two-tone seat upholstery and decorative trim with a warm tint—an uncommon touch in the kei segment. Practicality stays intact: the transformable cabin can accommodate long and tall items. The warm accents land pleasantly without tipping into quaintness, and the impression is of a cabin designed to be lived with.

Technically, this version is tuned for efficiency. A naturally aspirated three-cylinder with 58 hp works with a CVT, delivering up to 23.2 km/L on the WLTC cycle—the best figure in the lineup. An all-wheel-drive option is also available, which remains a meaningful advantage for a compact urban car. For Japan’s market, the message is clear: even the most accessible segment can be stylish and thoughtfully executed. The modest output fits the brief, and the numbers back it up.

The N-ONE Craft Style shows how Honda can play with detail and emotion without pushing up the price or complicating the hardware. It may not become the default choice, but it crisply underscores the model’s character. In the lightweight class, it’s a rare case where design and efficiency genuinely pull in the same direction.