H. Yoo
Research expert covering South Korea
Mini cars in Japan - statistics & facts
Japanese light motor vehicles, domestically known as kei cars, are automobiles defined by being shorter than 3.4 meters with a maximum height of two meters and a maximum width of 1.48 meters. The engine capacity is restricted to 0.66 liters. Kei cars are often box-shaped to minimize the overall size of the vehicle while maximizing interior space.
