Kei car is the smallest category of Japanese expressway-legal motor vehicles. The term kei is a shortening of kei-jidōsha, (kanji: 軽自動車), which translates to English as “light vehicle” (pronounced [keːdʑidoːɕa]).

2023年10月7日 · Kei cars are a rising clique of Japanese cars that are tiny, reliable, and surprisingly versatile! These are the 10 best we can own right now.

2021年9月3日 · From cute looks playing on their baby proportions to genuine sports cars built exclusively for fun, the kei class has had a lot to offer over the years. Although the modern kei segment is...

Kei cars are small, fuel-efficient vehicles, hugely popular in Japan for their practicality and affordability. Their compact size makes them ideal for navigating crowded city streets and tight parking spaces, while their efficient engines keep running costs low.

2023年9月19日 · In all that time, Japanese automakers have produced a litany of unforgettable kei cars, including these 10 models that prove that small doesn't always have to be terrible.

2025年1月17日 · In Japan, people call Kei cars Keijidosha or “cars that are light”. These cars are built for a niche market that, as you might have guessed, is based in Japan. It’s pretty hard to find foreigners outside of Japan that know what Kei cars look …

2021年5月21日 · Despite their almost-ancient origins, Kei cars have continued on strong and become the definitive cars of modern day urban Japan. Most domestic automakers offer a wide selection for every purpose and buyer, from roadsters to sedans, SUVs, delivery pickups, microvans and even sleek and decently powerful sports cars.

2025年3月21日 · Discover the best Kei cars in Japan for 2025: compact, fuel-efficient, and packed with innovation. Explore top models like the Honda N-Box.

2024年3月20日 · The Japanese Kei car is a type of compact car that can be found all over Japan. The word, “keijidousha,” literally means for light automobile and it is the smallest vehicle that can be legally driven on a Japanese expressway.

2022年9月16日 · Take Kei cars: designed to meet legislative requirements surrounding power, engine size and physical dimensions, qualifying cars benefit from reduced sales and road taxes in Japan, while also not requiring “garage certificates” that prove their owners have space to park them – something larger vehicles require.