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Car enthusiasts would know what Kei cars are. For those who are not familiar with Kei cars, it is a type of vehicle in Japan which is small in size and they are made to comply with tax and insurance regulations. These Kei cars are not limited to just passenger cars. They are available in other types too such as pick-up trucks and cargo vans. But have you ever wondered how did the Kei car category came about? Back in the 1940s, many countries were affected by the devastation of the Second World War and Japan was considered to be among the worst. After the war, Japan
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[extract] Japanese automakers often offer us consumers with quirky looking cars. On top of that, Japanese automakers produce something that no other country does and that is Kei cars. At current regulations, Kei cars should not exceed 3.4m in length, 1.48m in width and 2m in height. The engine
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[extract] In Japan, there is a vehicle market segment known as keijidosha (literally means light automobile) which is a category of small-sized cars that are designed to comply with Japanese government tax and insurance regulations. These Kei cars also have to comply with size and power regulations, in other words, their dimensions and horsepower must not exceed certain regulations. Subaru R1, one of Subaru's recent Kei car models. Currently, their dimensions can not exceed 3.4 metres in length, 1.48 metres in width and 2 metres in height. And engine specifications are limited to a maximum of 660cc for displacement and 63 brake horsepower. Kei cars are generally less popular outside of Japan and we don
