Mazda Carol

Mazda's mini-vehicles are supplied by Suzuki, Japan's biggest maker of kei cars. The most recent introduction is the remodeled Carol, a hit with female buyers (it's available in cotton-candy pink). The Carol GII was added in June and features remote-controlled door mirrors that are colored to match the body, keyless entry, and an anti-bacterial air conditioning system. Prices range from $7,200 to $8,700 for a four-wheel-drive model. 

Review: I would like a two seat sport mini. Sixty horsepower would propel a 600 pound vehicle nicely. The 600 pound weight could be achieved with large diameter narrow motorcycle spoke wheels and high pressure tires would improve fuel economy. Mylar skin is an option if the mylar were easily replaced when torn. Two front drive wheels are essential, but one rear drive wheel is adequate and would save costs. I've seen 1200cc two cylinder Harley engines rated for 9,000rpm. A 600cc engine should be capable of 12,000rpm. A continuously variable transmission or six speed motorcycle transmission bakes the cake. A couple of chrome upright exhaust stacks could add a cool factor. One front seat wide enough for three with indents for the main passengers is plenty.  

Car tax and Car buying in japan

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Things to Know used car selection
Although considering buying a used car, wondering what would I choose and how a lot of used car from. Here, we are more careful to answer such simple questions. The method of selection from used car dealer price board type notes and required documents, and used car site Soroeta need a lot of information when purchasing a used car.

Legal costs and used car
automobile liability insurance premium tax deposit statutory motor vehicle weight tax and automobile acquisition tax vehicle tax rates are but a borrowed automobile recycling costs. When you buy a used car these legal cost. I would take a lot of expenses other than vehicle prices. The expenses are the costs and legal fees and dealer. Do not know this knowledge will take more than the money that I thought I did.

Car tax
And motor vehicle tax is the amount of taxes levied by each state by car exhaust. If you purchase a used car, this car will pay the tax once a year. This section will introduce the amount of years. ¥ 29,500 1000cc from 1000cc or less 1500cc from 2000cc for ¥ 34,500 below 45,000 yen or less 2500cc from 2500cc and 3000cc is 51000 yen or less.

And automobile liability insurance 
And automobile liability insurance is compulsory insurance that means. The compulsory insurance and just who is driving a car without automobile liability insurance this is not always. Automobile liability insurance, if the automobile policy, ¥ 13,850 13 months 12 months 24 months ¥ 14,570 at ¥ 22,470 25 months ¥ 23,170 36 months 37 months 31600 is ¥ 30,910 yen. In general, you are likely to have automobile liability insurance as well as any insurance this

Toyota Releases Modellista Packages for iQ Mini

Toyota’s in-house customization firm Modellista has introduced a pair of cosmetic packages for the all-new iQ mini car that is set to go on sale in Japan this November. The Modellista Version Maxi that costs around $4,000 is the sportier of the two packages as it adds a front spoiler, side skirts and a rear spoiler that houses twin sport exhaust tailpipes. The less extravagant Version Mixutre can be bought for the equivalent of $700 and it includes mirror caps, side window decals, a rear door lock cover and protective door strips which are available in various colors.
For those that aren’t contempt with the basic packages, Modellista offers many more accessories including 16-inch alloy wheels, a sport suspension and a different grille for the front bumper.

Daihatsu Sonica

Daihatsu Sonica
Toyota-owned Daihatsu is Japan's No. 2 mini-car producer after Suzuki. Its latest kei model, the Sonica, was launched in June. Equipped with a continuously variable transmission system and a turbocharged engine, the Sonica is targeted mainly at twentysomethings. Prices range from $9,600 to $13,000.

Review: I would like a two seat sport mini. Sixty horsepower would propel a 600 pound vehicle nicely. The 600 pound weight could be achieved with large diameter narrow motorcycle spoke wheels and high pressure tires would improve fuel economy. Mylar skin is an option if the mylar were easily replaced when torn. Two front drive wheels are essential, but one rear drive wheel is adequate and would save costs. I've seen 1200cc two cylinder Harley engines rated for 9,000rpm. A 600cc engine should be capable of 12,000rpm. A continuously variable transmission or six speed motorcycle transmission bakes the cake. A couple of chrome upright exhaust stacks could add a cool factor. One front seat wide enough for three with indents for the main passengers is plenty.  

Mitsubishi i

Mitsubishi i
By most accounts, DaimlerChrysler's dalliance with Mitsubishi Motors was a flop—except for the birth of the Mitsubishi i. Designed by Frenchman Olivier Boulay—now back at DaimlerChrysler in Tokyo—the i is arguably the most stylish kei car on the road. Launched in January, last month it bagged the Good Design Grand Prix 2006 award from Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. Prices range from $10,800 to $13,800.

Daihatsu Mira Gino

Daihatsu Mira Gino
If you thought BMW's Mini was small, take a look at Daihatsu's Mira Gino. The company launched a remodeled version of the car in November, 2004. It has more than a hint of the original Austin Mini. The Mira Gino has a turning radius of 4.6 meters and a 659cc engine generating 59 horsepower. The price? Between $9,800 and $11,500.

Japan's Mini-Car Market

While car sales in general are shrinking, sales of tiny 660cc kei cars will top two million in Japan this year.
Despite the success Japanese carmakers have achieved overseas, they are not having an easy time of it at home. Though there is a glut of models on the market, and the economy continues to improve, regular car sales are in a slump—they fell 6.2% in October, the 16th consecutive year-on-year monthly decline.
But one segment of the market is bucking the trend—that's the tiny cars known as kei. Annual sales of these mini-vehicles, with maximum engine capacity of 660cc and dimensions no bigger than 3.8 yards by 1.6 yards, are set to hit a record 2 million units in 2006. The growth of this category has been spectacular: In 1997, kei accounted for 24% of Japan's total auto sales; this year, the figure will be 35%.
While the reasons for the rise of the kei car are numerous (see related story), one big factor has been more attractive styling and improved specs. Here's a selection of some of Japan's more eye-catching mini-cars.