Which Turbo Kei Cars can you import from Japan?
Import is easy and regulations are the same as their Kei truck cousins. However, duty is often lower as they are classified as passenger vehicles.
Australians can only import first-generation models produced before 1989. Americans can import first and second-generation models. Canadians can import first, second and third-generation models originally sold up to 2001. And lucky British customers can import any models sold up to 2006.
Each generation became larger and more powerful.
Each generation represents the response of carmakers to new Japanese government regulations increasing maximum allowable vehicle size and engine displacement.
Performance, size, weight and refinement generally increased over the years. But the biggest difference you will find over the generations are the amenities that make these cars some comfortable to drive.
Suzuki AltoWorks | Honda | Suzuki Cappucino EA11R | Daihatsu Mira TR-XX L200V | Mitsubishi Minica Dangan ZZ H22A | Daihatsu Leeza Spider L111SK | |
Lenght | 3.3m | 3.3m | 3.3m | 3.3m | 3.3m | 3.3m |
Width | 1.4m | 1.4m | 1.4m | 1.4m | 1.4m | 1.4m |
Height | 1.4m | 1.2m | 1.2m | 1.4m | 1.5m | 1.35m |
Wheel Base | 2.3m | 2.3m | 2.3m | 2.8m | 2.3m | 2.14m |
Ground Clearance | 14cm | 13.5cm | 13.5cm | 16cm | 15.5cm | 16.5cm |
Drive System | 4WD/FWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | 4WD/FWD | 4WD |
Engine | MidEN07 Inline 3 DOHC | Mid E07A | Mid F6A | Mid EF-XL | Mid EF-SE | Mid EF-JL |
Displacement (cc) | 657 | 656 | 657 | 659 | 657 | 659 |
Horse Power (ps/rpm) | 64/6500 | 64/8100 | 64/6500 | 61/7000 | 64/7000 | 64/7500 |
Torque (kgm/rpm) | 8.7/4000 | 6.1/5000 | 8.7/4000 | 8.6/4000 | 9.8/3500 | 9.4/4000 |
Transmission (floor) | AT3 | MT5 | MT5 | AT3 | AT3 | AT3 |
Weight | 690kg | 760kg | 700kg | 660kg | 660kg | 730kg |
Turning Radius | 4.6m | 4.6m | 4.4m | 4.5m | 4.7m | 4.5m |
Fuel Tank (liter/gallon) | 30 | 24 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
MPG/KPL | 39.2 MPG | 39.9 MPG | 39.9 MPG | 41.4 MPG | 39.2 MPG | 38.6 MPG |
Front Susupension | Strut | Strut | Double wishbone | Strut | Strut | Strut |
Rear Suspension | Isolated Trailing Link | Strut | Double wishbone | Axle Leaf Spring | 3 link | Semi Railing Arm |
Brakes Front/Rear | Disk/Drum | Disk/Disc | VDisk/Disc | Drum/Drum | Drum/Drum | VDisk/Drum |
Tires | 155/65R13 | F 155/65R 13 | 165/65R14 | 145/70R12 | 165/60R12 | 145R12-6PR |
A/C | Optional | Yes | Yes | Optional | Optional | Yes |
Suzuki Alto Works | Suzuki Cappucino | Daihatsu Mira | Mitsubishi Minica Dangan ZZ | Mazda Autozam AZ-1 | |
Lenght | 3.3m 10’8″ | 3.3m 10’8″ | 3.3m 10’8″ | 3.3m 10’8″ | 3.3m 10’8″ |
Width | 1.4m 4’6″ | 1.4m 4’6″ | 1.4m 4’6″ | 1.4m 4’6″ | 1.4m 4’6″ |
Height | 1.4m | 1.2m | 1.4m | 1.5m | 1.2m |
Wheel Base | 2.3m | 2.3m | 2.3m | 2.3m | 2.2m |
Ground Clearance | 14cm | 13.5cm | 13cm | 15cm | 14cm |
Drive System | 4WD/FWD | RWD | FWD | 4WD/FWD | MR |
Engine | Mid F6A | Mid K6A | Mid EF-JL | Mid 4A30 | I3, DOHC |
Displacement (cc) | 657 | 658 | 659 | 659 | 657 |
Horse Power (ps/rpm) | 64/6500 | 64/6500 | 64/7500 | 64/7000 | 64 PS (47 kW) at 6500 rpm |
Torque (kgm/rpm) | 8.7/4000 | 10.5/3500 | 9.4/4000 | 9.9/3500 | 85 N·m (63 lb·ft) at 4000 rpm |
Transmission (floor) | AT3 | AT3 | AT4 | AT3 | MT5 |
Weight | 700kg | 690kg | 660kg | 780kg | 720 kg |
Turning Radius | 4.6m | 4.4m | 4.0m | 4.6m | 4.7m |
Fuel Tank (liter/gallon) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 34 | 30 |
MPG/KPL | 41.4 MPG | 47.6 MPG | 41.4 MPG | 37.6 MPG | 51.9 MPG |
Front Susupension | Strut | Double wishbone | Strut | Strut | Strut |
Rear Suspension | Isolated Trailing Link | Double wishbone | 5 Link | 5 Link | Strut |
Brakes Front/Rear | Disk/Disk | VDisk/Disk | Disk/Drum | Disk/Disc | Disk/Disc |
Tires | 155/65R13 | 165/65R14 | 155/70R12 | 155/65R13 | 155/65R13 |
A/C | Optional | Yes | Optional | Yes | Yes |
Suzuki | Daihatsu | |
Lenght | 3.3m | 3.3m |
Width | 1.4m | 1.4m |
Height | 1.4m | 1.5m |
Wheel Base | 2.3m | 2.3m |
Ground Clearance | 14.5cm | 15.5cm |
Drive System | Mid K6A | Mid EF-JL |
Engine | Mid K6A | Mid EF-JL |
Displacement (cc) | 658 | 659 |
Horse Power (ps/rpm) | 64/6500 | 64/7500 |
Torque (kgm/rpm) | 8.7/4000 | 9.4/4000 |
Transmission (floor) | AT3 | AT3 |
Weight | 710kg | 710kg |
Turning Radius | 4.6m | 4.6m |
Fuel Tank (liter/gallon) | 30 | 30 |
MPG/KPL | 45.6 MPG | 42.3 MPG |
Front Susupension | Strut | Strut |
Rear Suspension | Isolated Trailing Link | 5 Link |
Brakes Front/Rear | Disk/Disc | VDisk/Drum |
Tires | 155/65R14 | 155/70R12 |
A/C | Yes | Yes |
Note 1:Information on this page is correct to the best of our knowledge.
Note 2:Information on this page is subject to change without notice.
For more detailed information on any specific model please contact us.
Suzuki Alto Works 1988-2000
Honda Beat 1991-1996
Suzuki Cappuccino 1991-1997
Daihatsu Mira TR-XX 1991-1998
Mitsubishi Minica Dangan ZZ 1989-1998
Daihatsu Leeza Spider 1991
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