There are people around who wish to have small cars at affordable rates and in making the drive easy and parking does not need much space. Small cars can fit anywhere without any trouble. But choosing the best one is a difficult task as there are many options to choose from. The Smallest Japanese cars always come first on the list of small vehicles.

Small car production is most common in Japan as they provide huge varieties that are based on your budget. The automobile industry in Japan helps by serving their customers potentially buying cars that are demanding them to buy their favorite option of cars.

They have been performing this for decades and now have a very large platform by providing their customers with a wide variety of options to choose from.  It is only in Japan that you get to see that they make the finest and most graded quality of small cars that anyone can use. Another thing that you may not have known is that in Japanese they say Kei cars for referring to cars as small or smallest.

Exploring the Design and Innovation Behind Japan’s Compact Cars

This article will take you to know about the smallest Japanese cars ever manufactured and reasons why they are small and the best, which you may not know or hear of:

• HONDA S660
• DAIHATSU MIRA COCOA
• SUBARU 360
• SUZUKI ALTO TURBO RS
• TOYOTA VITZ
• NISSAN NOTE

 1) HONDA S660

• Price- $22,000
• Engine- 660 cc
• Horsepower- 64 hp @6000 rpm
• Fuel type- Petrol

This would be the choice of those who need small and sporty cars, that drives their mind off the road, and a mind and decision that they would not regret. By this, you will know that Honda cars have proved themselves right in giving great performance on roads and also in great shapes and sizes. Even though the cabin is small and tight, they will give you great comfort in no measure and you won’t feel that you are in a small car. Unlike other normal cars, they won’t be having seats in great size and also with a reduced number of passengers in them. 

The S660 tells you that they are the perfect car and you can trustfully count on them, with no expectations and with no need for pleasing the higher grades. A low fact is that they don’t have huge splitters and no wings and were just a project of passion given as a driven heritage. When we talk about these small cars as a whole, they are just good for the new generation taking them to great heights.

2) DAIHATSU MIRA COCOA

• Price- $ 11,000
• Engine- 660 cc
• Horsepower- 51 hp @ 4100 rpm
• Fuel type- Petrol

This is applicable for a drive for both men and women, for driving safety, and is driver-friendly, making you drive at ease and easy to handle. If you are a woman who loves to drive in a good mood and have fun driving, then this mini passenger will be your driving guide. You will fall in love with their style which has an interior that is just simple, and gives you a feeling of relaxation and simplicity. They have various colors that match and express the personality of the driver.

By the name cocoa, they mean giving the driver and the passenger a comfortable feeling and providing you with a relaxed atmosphere, like the one you get when you drink chocolate milk or shake. When you look at the headlight of this vehicle it will be giving you an impression of being in love with it, as the shape of it being round. When it has a roof tail and fog lamp that is covered or filled with a silver ring around it that makes the vehicle, even more, a mood of fun to drive on.

3) SUBARU 360

• Price- $21,000
• Engine- inline 2 cylinders 356 cc
• Horsepower- 25 hp @ 2500 rpm
• Fuel type- petrol

Looking back at the old time, this model was first introduced during the year 1958, and was a champion in winning over rally cars and is also considered the first imported car to the USA by the Japanese automobile maker and is made for those who can afford European cars with ease. The shape of it resembles a Volkswagen beetle and that is the reason why they are nick-named ladybugs.

Most of the Subaru 360 did not move out globally as most of the production was sold out in Japan and US, and nothing was left for the others to enjoy and keep them. Around four to five lakhs were sold in the US alone. They are applicable for small street and city rides and are not meant for a long drive and are also only for people having a small family member.

4) SUZUKI ALTO TURBO RS

• Price- $71,000
• Engine- three-cylinder engine
• Horsepower- 64 ps @6000 rpm
• Fuel type- petrol

It was in 2015 that Suzuki introduced a new model that gives you fun on top and great benefits in driving a small car with a small family. Being introduced in Japan and manufactured in Japan, they look cool and funky to you. The great feature of this vehicle is that they have designed the front seat with great support by changing the shape for making sure great support is given to the driver and the front seat passenger support while enjoying a sporty ride.

 They have the same functions and comfortability of cabin space as the new Alto, which is user-friendly. If a person wants to make their car look more sporty, they have the option to trim. The wheels of this vehicle are alloy red which is not found in any regular car apart from customization.

5) TOYOTA VITZ

• Price- $85,000
• Engine- 4 cylinder DOHC
• Horsepower- 71 hp @6000 rpm
• Fuel type- Petrol

This car is meant for the young generation as their main attraction is the hatchback. They are available at various trim levels that you can choose from. Being manual with smooth functioning and transmission, they also have the option of being automatic in giving you a driving ideal and smoothness. Once when you drive, you will always want to drive on this, giving you the maximum pleasure in driving, as Toyota is made to build in you the feeling of thrill, comfort, and smooth driving safely and happily.

When we talk about this brand, they have a high resale value in the market. It is considered a good one because they are known for great performance on road, relatively nice fuel consumption, and are mostly being sold off to customers from the rental car market, being small and cute vehicle for easy drives. Apart from all these, the company is looking to provide its customers with the latest technology and in reducing the ratio of overall interior space and luxury that it provides.

6) NISSAN NOTE

• Price- $2,100
• Engine- 1,200 cc
• Horsepower- 110 hp@ 3008 rmp
• Fuel type- Petrol

When you have the option of cars that are small, comfy, spacious, and surprisingly practical, then what else do you need in a small Japanese car? You have made the right option as they are cheap for you to ride on the road. This Note was there during the beginning of 2004, and ever since, they were high on lines between the compactness of the car which is otherwise called a super-mini and the functions of this car are being considered much larger. This applies to those who have a high rate of anxiety as they have a great mileage of 1300 km, and the fuel efficiency just drives you crazy on the roads.

When we talk about the e-power system, it makes you feel like you are driving an electric car with great comfort and luxury, making your drive just smooth and comfortable. The only thing that is lacking behind, with backward technology is the charging point, where the battery is under the control of the engine. Even though it is considered a minivan, they have great space and do not make you feel that you are in a mini car.

Conclusion

Well, some people look for mini cars, for taking their family for a short visit or trip, to make their family happy and to travel to the destination faster. Above are the few options from Japanese inventions that you may not know ever existed and belong to the other mini car group. Some cars have a connection to your mood and drive sense, keeping you comfortable and safe all through the drive.

FAQ Regarding The Smallest Japanese Cars