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Iconic Kei Cars

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Engine
Power (hp)
Known For
Honda Beat
Honda1991-1996660cc mid-engine I363Mid-engine RWD convertible, the last car approved by Soichiro Honda
Suzuki Cappuccino
Suzuki1991-1998660cc turbo I363Removable hardtop targa, front-engine RWD, perfect 50/50 weight
Autozam AZ-1
Mazda/Suzuki1992-1994660cc turbo I363Gullwing doors, mid-engine RWD, rarest of the ABC kei sports trio
Subaru 360
Subaru1958-1971356cc air-cooled I225Japan's people's car, Malcolm Bricklin US import flop, the kei car origin
Honda N360
Honda1967-1972354cc air-cooled I231First Honda mass-market car, beat Mini at its own game in Japan
Suzuki Jimny
Suzuki1970-present660cc I3 (kei version)64Mini Land Rover, ladder frame 4x4, cult status off-roader
Daihatsu Copen
Daihatsu2002-present660cc turbo I364Folding hardtop roadster, cute proportions, modern kei sports car
Honda Acty
Honda1977-2021660cc I3 mid-engine45Mid-engine kei truck, farming favorite, Japanese grey market hero
Mazda K360
Mazda1959-1969356cc V-twin11Three-wheel kei truck, post-war Japan delivery icon
Daihatsu Midget
Daihatsu1957-1972250cc single8Three-wheel cargo scooter, Tuk-Tuk of Japan, pop culture fixture
Subaru Sambar
Subaru1961-present660cc rear-engine flat-458Rear-engine kei van, forest service favorite, Japanese micro camper base
Suzuki Alto Works
Suzuki1987-present660cc turbo I364Hot hatch kei, DOHC turbo, rally homologation potential
Honda City Turbo II Motocompo
Honda1983-19861231cc turbo I4110Bulldog hot hatch with folding Motocompo scooter in the trunk
Daihatsu Cuore Mira TR-XX
Daihatsu1990-1995660cc turbo I364Boxy hot hatch, DOHC turbo, budget kei performance
Nissan Pao
Nissan1989-1990987cc I452Retro Pike car, exposed hinges, canvas roof, limited to one year production
Nissan Figaro
Nissan1991987cc turbo I475Pastel retro convertible, 20,000 sold by lottery, timeless design icon

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