Kei Cars and 'Trucks'

[naddis01]

Originally Posted by Yellow_Festiva

No.

The locally sold car is physically larger than the Japanese kei car version.

Not forgetting that the engine can't be more than 660cc as well.

I was referring to the size.

Isn't the only difference in size the wider track meaning it has flares and different bumpers? The body itself is the same isn't it?

[jmack]

id have to buy 2,1 for each butt cheek

[Yellow_Festiva]

Originally Posted by naddis01

I was referring to the size.

Isn't the only difference in size the wider track meaning it has flares and different bumpers? The body itself is the same isn't it?

Actually, you are correct.

Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,250 mm (88.6 in)

Length:
Kei car: 3,395 mm (133.7 in)
Global: 3,550–3,645 mm (139.8–143.5 in)

Width:
Kei car: 1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Global: 1,645 mm (64.8 in)

Height:
Kei car: 1,725 mm (67.9 in)
Global: 1,720–1,730 mm (67.7–68.1 in)

Curb weight:
Kei car: 1,030–1,040 kg (2,270–2,290 lb)
Global: 1,070–1,135 kg (2,359–2,502 lb)

Kei car:



Global car:

[Franco Cozzo]

I quite like the new Suzuki Jimny, especially in that yellow/green colour it looks mint.

Which is ironic because I don't particularly like 4x4s and especially ones that make a whole 75KW.

[BENT_8]

Originally Posted by Yellow_Festiva

Kia is also Korean.

I guess if you want to be specific then all rules regarding a Kei car should be adhered to to be called a Kei car.

So, I would say a Peel P50 is not a Kei car as it wasn't made in Japan even though the rest of the design and engine rules would make it so.

Sorry, I wasn't trying to claim the Picanto as a Kei car by definition, I was just pointing out that if you want a really small car then the Picanto is amongst the closest things to it and available for delivery.

[MrEL]

A mate of mine has a Suzuki Cappachino.
Had had the guards flared to take 7" wheels and 235s.
Has just stuff a 1.3 GTi motor in it.
Weighs 750kg.
I'd love to go for a strap in it to see how it goes but I simply cannot even remotely fit in it.

[Yellow_Festiva]

Originally Posted by MrEL

A mate of mine has a Suzuki Cappachino.
Had had the guards flared to take 7" wheels and 235s.
Has just stuff a 1.3 GTi motor in it.
Weighs 750kg.
I'd love to go for a strap in it to see how it goes but I simply cannot even remotely fit in it.

One of my favorite Kei cars - reminds me if a mini Dodge Viper.

The GTi motors were good for around 75kw - imagine if you put a turbo on it?

Thing would bloody fly...

[MrEL]

Originally Posted by Yellow_Festiva

One of my favorite Kei cars - reminds me if a mini Dodge Viper.

The GTi motors were good for around 75kw - imagine if you put a turbo on it?

Thing would bloody fly...

Rumour has it is the turbo is the next stage......