Autozam AZ-1, Honda Beat, Suzuki Cappuccino - Kei Cars are Japan’s SUVs

Autozam AZ-1, Honda Beat, Suzuki Cappuccino - Kei Cars are Japan’s SUVs - Cammisa Revelations Ep 26

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Жыл бұрын

Here's the history of the legendary A-B-C Cars, all in one place!
The SUV is to America as the Kei Car is to Japan - nearly half the car on the road in Japan are Kei Cars, a classification of small car that created tax benefits to encourage mobility after the second World War.
Keijidōsha, or "light automobiles" were created by the Japanese government in the early 1950s, and really started to become popular a decade later. But when this economic measure to favor the economically disadvantaged crashed head-on with the unprecedented economic boom of the 1980s' "Japanese Bubble Economy," ,the result was three Kei sports cars known together as the A-B-C cars: A for the positively insane Autozam AZ-1, B for the Pininfarina-designed, 8500-rpm ITB-equipped Honda Beat, and C for the turbocharged Suzuki Cappuccino.
In this video, veteran automotive journalist Jason Cammisa examines the history of the Kei-car regulations, including their start, their initial success with the Subaru 360, and discusses how there is no legal horsepower limit to Kei Cars - despite what you may have read elsewhere.
In the process, Jason includes the stunning Honda S600 / S800 and tells the full history of the mid-engined Honda Beat, the last car signed off by Soichiro Honda; the microcar-Miata Suzuki Cappuccino; and the outrageous, Gullwing-door Autozam AZ-1, which was undeniably the most fun attendee at the party. Too bad it arrived after the cops had shut it down.
The Kei Sports cars were short lived, but their impact on the world lives on, as three of the coolest cars ever made. In short, they were a revelation.
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@EvanMcC240 Жыл бұрын

Camissa & Hagerty are making among the absolute best automotive content on the net! Don’t stop! Don’t change! More Jason!

@metricstormtrooper Жыл бұрын

Sycophant.

@darius2640 Жыл бұрын

Camissa is making it Hagerty is only paying the bills

@EvanMcC240 Жыл бұрын

@@darius2640 agreed but in order to pay the bills they must also “get it” and based on his content and others, they do get it.

@beaty2nick Жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more! It’s the way TopGear use to be with Jezza, Hamster and May. Love the content and how it’s presented

@demirdx7227 Жыл бұрын

Definitely agree not one bad video

@darkmugetsu6572 Жыл бұрын

I am a proud owner of a 1991 Honda Beat. Bought her 2 years ago for 8200$ with 71k miles on it. Fell in love with it from Regularcar Reviews. A great fuel economy car that you can floor the accelerator, shifting 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th gear, engine screaming behind your ears with the top down...... just to keep up with traffic? I LOVE IT!!!! How is a 500 horsepower Corvette fun when you got no where but a track or dragstrip to take full advantage of the car's engine and transmission???? The other reason I bought the Beat. HONDA STILL MAKES PARTS for 31 years LATER!!!!! Despite there only being less than 20,000 left in the world!!!! That and well..... the S2000 and NSX is out of my price range so I settled for the Beat :P

@bbostic_5 Жыл бұрын

I'm interested in one of these as well. Where do you go to order the parts?

@darkmugetsu6572 Жыл бұрын

@@bbostic_5 I buy from EtsuRyu LLC

@bbostic_5 Жыл бұрын

@@darkmugetsu6572 thanks!

@Poorschedriver Жыл бұрын

Honestly you forgot to mention the best reason, 3 cylinders sound better than 4!

@davidryder5082 Жыл бұрын

@@darkmugetsu6572 when driving my c8 I accelerate at a very fast pace. Not quite dragstrip start but fast. It's an amazing feeling for sure. I'm a Honda guy at heart as I bought my first crx si back in 1988. If I could afford an NSX I'd have one. I'm very interested in the cappuccino kei car a nearby dealership has one in stock. Kinda reminds me of my s2000 from the side profile.

@thesparkedout2468 Жыл бұрын

Fun Fact: That AZ1 Has A Mazdaspeed kit on it which that's why it has an F40-Style spoiler on it, so it's not a stock ones

@MrCargod05 Жыл бұрын

And the Beat had Mugen version. Cappuccino has Monster Sport (Suzuki Sport) turbo kits to make it 100hp

@discountfeces Жыл бұрын

That spoiler was actually an option on the base AZ1 as well, just a bit smaller

@raceace Жыл бұрын

I love how these gentleman's agreements were created by the Japanese Automobile Manufacturers Association, whose english acronym means ”Nuisance" in Japanese.

@chihamats Жыл бұрын

I just realised that😂 JAMA(邪魔)lol

@AutoReport1 Жыл бұрын

But you should also realise this is only "advertised" hp. Quite a lot actually exceeded the 64 or 280 PS. They just didn't say so.

@SimonBauer7 Жыл бұрын

@@AutoReport1 yeah like the gtr had 310+hp.

@pixelnazgul 5 ай бұрын

This agreament is not even something new. Classical europe has these all the time.

@pradityanurizky2047 Жыл бұрын

Finally, it's been 2 months ago from last revelations episodes

@van1ty821 Жыл бұрын

I understand I love the content as much as the next but as long as he keeps giving us this level of quality in his content take your time Jason and deliver us this excellent content Thank you

@jeffe4432 Жыл бұрын

Be thankful it's free content that's amazing.

@lucashenderson2775 Жыл бұрын

@@van1ty821 Exactly. Quality over quantity. Jason puts a ton of time and effort into these and it shows.

@Kalantinus94 Жыл бұрын

@Jason Cammisa It might be really difficult to make but can you make episode about LFA? It wasn't fastest or nicest but it sounded the best

@lazydadsgarage Жыл бұрын

@Jason Cammisa we love you do more videos!

@endgamerplays Жыл бұрын

Comparing kei cars to SUVs is an insult to kei cars.

@MaverickPhantom 2 ай бұрын

I feel like if you'd take a kei car, then put the seats down in a Suburban, it would fit seamlessly

@volo870 Ай бұрын

Comparing _anything_ to an SUV is an insult!

@harryf9885 Ай бұрын

The reason for the comparison is that they were both created because of government regulations that have exceptions to safety/emissions regulations for vehicles that meet certain conditions. In both cases these classes of car were supposed to be narrow exceptions that didn’t apply to many cars, but automakers immediately started designing cars to meet those conditions after the laws went into effect. In Japan this meant that the safety laws resulted in everyone driving tiny death traps and in the US it meant the new emissions standards resulted in everyone driving giant gas guzzling pollution machines. So there are actually a lot of points of comparison. Of course one big difference is that everyone driving kei cars makes the tiny kei cars/normal cars/cyclists/pedestrians safer, lowers the need for road maintenance, decreases urban noise levels from wind/tires and lowers traffic, plus kei cars aren’t huge emitters even if they dodge regulations because of their size, whereas SUVs are horrifically dangerous for pedestrians/normal cars/cyclists, bad for traffic, do more damage to roads, make more noise, and are awful for emissions. Furthermore, SUVs are lame and Kei cars are cool. Basically in terms of cause they are very similar but in terms of effect they are opposites in every way.

@muffin4600 Жыл бұрын

The ABC kei's get a lot of press, but it would also be cool to compare kei hot hatches like the Alto Works/ Cervo mode, Mira Avanzato, DanganZZ, Subaru Vivio

@sl33per1 Жыл бұрын

Don't forget the Honda City Turbo!

@NERGYStudios Жыл бұрын

If you can remotely understand Japanese, there are some hidden gems from Best Motoring with most if not all of these cars

@mattnessfreshness Жыл бұрын

@@sl33per1 Honda City Turbo is not a Kei car....

@tanaka90 Жыл бұрын

@@sl33per1 City Turbo has 1231 cc engines, kei regs need 660 cc

@PlatinumNath Жыл бұрын

@@tanaka90 funnily the Caterham 7 160 can be classified as a kei car despite being... Well, over the engine size regulation

@cgunawardena0 Жыл бұрын

The Kei sports car still lives, Suzuki was making sporty Altos till 2021, they had the Alto RS and the lightened track focussed Works variant. Honda made a successor to the Beat called the S660 till March of this year. It even got a Type R and a 1000cc variant (both limited runs)

@reinbeers5322 Жыл бұрын

I thought the S1000 got cancelled before production.

@rinhato8453 Жыл бұрын

The last one remaining is the Daihatsu Copen, which being FF is the least sporty but also the cheapest to make.

@moneeb343 Жыл бұрын

That Kei car shown in the last few minutes, the Suzuki jeep, called the Jimny, is such an exceptional example of miniature design. What a great vehicle.

@Sadslantyface Жыл бұрын

Lmao don’t ever disrespect Suzuki by including jeep in same distance lmao pos American junk

@IanCharlesPearce Жыл бұрын

Just don't crash. C rating crash test

@Obi-WanKannabis Жыл бұрын

I don't think it's a kei car though, but it is inspired by the kei car philosophy

@muffin4600 Жыл бұрын

@@Obi-WanKannabis it's sold in Japan as a kei car, I think they export a slightly larger version with larger engine. Kinda like Mitsubishi's Pajero Mini (kei), and Pajero Junior (not kei, but still tiny)

@muffin4600 Жыл бұрын

@@Obi-WanKannabis but you are right, Google says that the jimny with wheel arch flares isn't the kei version, so it looks like Hagerty accidentally included a pic of the wrong Jimny

@Petrospect Жыл бұрын

I now want a Cappuccino with the engine note of the Beat (this sounds so weird out of context 😂)

@thedeadpoet000 Жыл бұрын

Dude, same.

@stuartgreenshields5591 Жыл бұрын

I've had two Beats in the past, for a total of 10 years. The engine is just behind you and lives at 6000rpm, and goes up to 8500. The sound and delivery is utterly addictive. Easily the most fun cars I've ever had.

@Dolby109 Жыл бұрын

As someone who's had both, you are right. The Beat sounds amazing, and has more character, but the Cappuccino is faster and more liveable. I could pretty much DD the Cappuccino in the summer and have on occasion done so for a month at a time.

@Petrospect Жыл бұрын

@@Dolby109 Very vindicating to read both comments LMAO The top arrangement on the Cappu sounds like the perfect summer car, having the choice between targa, t-top, cab. Incredible that you've owned both! I'm now wondering how hard it could possibly be (😬) to mount a liter bike engine in the Cappu instead a-la that one S600 with a CBR engine but that'd probably gut *any* usability. I'd really like to experience one though before saying it'd need anything more than it has but man does it seem it needs something a bit livelier than what it has, curious how much difference the torque in the late models makes. That being said, you've certainly kicked it up a notch on my list, wonder how you'd compare it to the Miata or if you've driven one, a Copen! More mini-FF-SLK than 90s Healey tho. Neat stuff!

@danielbrealey2924 Жыл бұрын

Especially if you simply said- "I want a Cappuccino with the sound of the beat" 😳😂

@woodendoorgarage Жыл бұрын

That Honda sounds amazing! The amount of noise per speed gained is hilarious but is sounds like 3 cylinder engine made for 90s DTM ... Cannot imagine why Jason would like something like that 😁.

@CruiseControl1 Жыл бұрын

The Beat may be the slowest of the bunch but that 8,500rpm rev limit and the sounds it makes is intoxicating, maybe even addicting.

@discountfeces Жыл бұрын

I own a Beat, factory ITBs and not having to worry about 30 year old forced induction among with Honda engineering are worth being a bit slower in a straight line.

@stevenwilliams1805 Жыл бұрын

I'd definitely love to have a Beat.

@tibitekutan Жыл бұрын

I own a Honda S660 here in Japan, which is the modern-day successor to the Beat. It still keeps the same mid-engined layout, but has stiffer & better-handling suspension, and adds dual-overhead cams on the engine and a turbo with a LOUD blow-off valve. It also features a 6-speed manual transmission - a first for kei-cars. But despite being obviously newer, the S660 is still barely larger than a Beat. Still makes the same amount of horsepower too, though the turbo definitely makes the S660 have a lot more lower-end torque. And yes, just like the ethos of the Beat, the S660 looks like a tiny version of the newer NSX. With the Mugen body kits installed, the S660 totally looks like a shrunken modern-day supercar. I love my S660 so much, and is probably my favorite car I’ve ever driven. Though, the Beat does have a better engine sound IMO.

@GJ-ix8gy Жыл бұрын

1997年製の最終型Cappuccinoを所有しています。前期型が鉄製のエンジンで700Kgの車重、後期型がアルミ製のエンジンになり車重が690Kgになりました。最終型が更にフライホイールが軽量化されています。 I own the last Cappuccino made in 1997. The early model had a steel engine with a weight of 700Kg, and the late model had an aluminum engine with a weight of 690Kg. The final model has a lighter flywheel.

@mhkeuns Жыл бұрын

I love this channel. The Throttle House and Hagerty are my two favorites. Thank you guys!

@IDv8I Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason for the great videos, bud you are the best host. The perfect amount of history, details and humour. I love them.

@Tomtomgo98Indie Жыл бұрын

I own a Suzuki cappuccino and it's an absolute blast to drive!

@kanegomes1003 Жыл бұрын

Would love to see some behind the scenes stuff or some kind of podcast with the production staff, the work they do is absolutely beautiful

@jovencortez3551 Жыл бұрын

Listen to the carmudgeon show podcast. jason cohosts it and shares deets abt these vids

@tonyluk2546 Жыл бұрын

The K cars are actually really really really fun! I recently drove the Honda S660 up in twisty mountain roads, you can use up ALL the horsepower, the high rev, minimal body roll, and you don’t have to worry about crashing it. It’s just so controllable, like go cart on the track. It’s amazing how those Japanese carmakers despite strict regulations, and still be able to create a smile on a driver’s face 😊 Respect!!

@Te1ecastermaster Жыл бұрын

The induction noise on the Beat us utterly orgasmic. I so wish the automotive industry/community/enthusiasts would give up on exhaust noise, and figure out how to do this more often.

@tibitekutan Жыл бұрын

The Beat really is my favorite-sounding three cylinder for a road car. I own the successor to the Beat (Honda S660), and even with its added turbo + BOV it still doesn’t have as much of an engaging engine noise on WOT as the Beat does. Mainly because the S660’s engine doesn’t rev as high as the Beat to have that total aural satisfaction.

@realAlexChoi Жыл бұрын

ITBs 😩

@xapaiz Жыл бұрын

Guys, if you like so much the ABC and keep importing them, you need to take a look at the 1.3 European version of the Daihatsu Copen. Left hand drive, Yaris engine (super reliable), retractable hard top, hood, roof and trunk made of aluminum, chassis bracing for more rigidity, 0-60 in ~8s, top speed of 180km/h, and 850kg. It's a joy to drive and super charismatic, kids, old people, women, everyone gives you thumbs up

@captainchaos0666 Жыл бұрын

Literally cannot get over how good the writing is, the movie-quality production values and how Jason presents unrivaled knowledge about all things automotive in a unique and entertaining fashion. 10 out of 10 as always.

@SilverScarletSpider Жыл бұрын

4:38 it really is fascinating how Honda has always excelled at maximizing comfortable interior packaging

@infinitesmarticulls3933 Жыл бұрын

17:04 My baby (91 Suzuki Cappuccino) is at the house chilling while I'm at work. So good to see videos about a car you own and love. Might have to take it for a spin when I get home ❤️

@Deane597 Жыл бұрын

I would love an AZ-1 looks so fun!

@FBISHOJI Жыл бұрын

Kei cars are awesome

@bawintermage8351 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I have advocated for Kei car style incentives in the US instead of transitioning to full electric.

@aymanrahman1737 Жыл бұрын

That wouldn't work because of the wide as roads over here in the US

@Mastermind12358 Жыл бұрын

How about electric kei cars?

@aymanrahman1737 Жыл бұрын

@@Mastermind12358 that would be tempting but people wouldn't buy them either because of, a) again how wide the roads are b) reaching USA high way speed would be a problem not to mention actually merging into the traffic c) Americans are on the larger side of the human scale so the comfort aspect of a car this small isn't very attractive for Americans

@Mastermind12358 Жыл бұрын

@@aymanrahman1737 you Americans seriously need to start rethinking things. also, "USA highway speed" don't you guys drive at like 110km/h? you don't exactly need a V8 to reach those speeds.

@arthurdeniziot2523 Жыл бұрын

@@Mastermind12358 Facts. I live close to germany so I am quite used to the autobahn where the fastest cars are 2.0TDI VW Passats going over 130MPH. Even younger drivers give it a try with shitboxes 1.0 Citroen Saxo where they go 110 all day just so they know what is their top speed lmao

@tydshiin5783 Жыл бұрын

The Suzuki Cappuccino and Honda beat were always one of my most favorite and wanted JDM cars ever

@tydshiin5783 Жыл бұрын

Also looking at the AZ-1, it somehow looks like a skyline and a twingo with Delorean gull doors

@samnangchea5025 Жыл бұрын

Honda has the S660 for the past few years and has sold relatively well. Amazing little car, although a loaded one costs around $35k, which is a lot for 660cc.

@adrianz5062 Жыл бұрын

Having owned the trifecta, the cappuccino is hands down my favorite. Also, I sell these kei cars in texas.

@AbrahamArthemius Жыл бұрын

Although these three little legends have died, they actually have a spiritual successors in recent years in the form of Honda S660 (which sadly has been discontinued just recently) and the Daihatsu/Toyota Copen GR Sport (still in production). The S660 follows the Beat's mid-engine form while the Copen is following Suzuki's classic sportscar layout. Sadly there's no car that can be described as the "successor" to the AZ-1.

@krisnadiimam4556 Жыл бұрын

the copen is FF layout... it is still a fun car tho.

@AbrahamArthemius Жыл бұрын

@@krisnadiimam4556 Oh yeah.. I forgot about the car being an FF, but it is true that the car still giving you fun driving.

@guessundheit6494 Жыл бұрын

I have spent significant amounts of time in Japan and seen road full of them. It's amazing. I DEARLY wish kei cars were the norm everywhere. They're functional, small, safe, well built, reliable, and inexpensive.

@PeteRench Жыл бұрын

I love that in car videos the closed captioning identifies engine sounds as [Music]

@XunoHa Жыл бұрын

Beautifully written and presented, you are truly a master of your craft, Jason. It's unbelievable we have access to content of such a level.

@justaformer11b95 Жыл бұрын

All three of these have been on my wish list for long time. Probably won’t ever happen, but one can always hope. lol

@mateopinker1779 Жыл бұрын

YES YES YES!!!!! IT'S BACK AGAIN

@MohamedAli965 Жыл бұрын

this is the best car content on youtube right now. props to Cammisa and Hagerty for the top notch production quality

@Tox1cAshes Жыл бұрын

I saw an AZ-1 the first time I went to a cars and coffee. The only thing I can compare to how small that thing was is the third gen MR2, but I don't think I could accidentally shift into neutral with my thigh in that.

@luckypickle3982 Жыл бұрын

What cars and coffee and what color was it?

@Tox1cAshes Жыл бұрын

@@luckypickle3982 Virgnia Dulles Airport. Totally forget what color it was, was about a year ago.

@luckypickle3982 Жыл бұрын

@Michaels Carport ahhh, I was just curious cause I've been taking my AZ-1 to cars and coffee lately. But I'm out in the states.

@r0bb3rse Жыл бұрын

Finally a new episode! Entertaining as always.

@Kalepsis Жыл бұрын

Woohoo! New Cammisa! I've been waiting for this Kei car episode.

@qdubizzle Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the just engine noise endings on all these videos. Love it!

@ef7andapp170 Жыл бұрын

You should hear the Beat with an HKS intake and aftermarket exhaust! Sounds sooooo good. Great video BTW, really enjoyed it. -a Beat owner

@hawkshadowoseanacy5171 Жыл бұрын

Wow, that Beat sounds pretty dang good.

@dimas44444 Жыл бұрын

Hagerty, thank you soo much for making this video about the Kcar ABC. Ive been loving those Keicars, but non one knows what they are. Jason, youre level of hosting Automotive stuff is up there with the top gear trio. This has been my favourite episode ever!!!

@hreeman Жыл бұрын

Yay!! Revelations is back!! I’ve missed it!

@EvilSSP Жыл бұрын

Thanks to the Gran Turismo series I have a deep fondness for these cars. I remember many battles against those Beats and Alto Works.

@GreggCesaroni Жыл бұрын

I have an AZ-1 and it is the most fun car I’ve ever driven!

@tomhoots Жыл бұрын

It's always a special day when a new Jason video drops. Thanks, everyone!

@shingoose6197 Жыл бұрын

I've been missing Revelations! Thank youuuuu!

@jhowardstl Жыл бұрын

Been looking forward to this episode since the Carmudgen podcast last week, and it certainly didn’t disappoint! The size and proportions of these remind me of the 7/8ths NASCARs. PS - The Beat sounds amazing, but the slightly understated nature of the Cappuccino would be my pick of the litter.

@qxtankxp Жыл бұрын

7/8's Nascar? I've never heard of this

@muffin4600 Жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree, plus the Cappuccino has some pretty serious tuning potential, and plenty of aftermarket support. It would be a sweet little autocross car

@jhowardstl Жыл бұрын

@@muffin4600 some sticky tires on those steelies and a little extra bolster on those seats would be 👌🏽

@jhowardstl Жыл бұрын

@@qxtankxp it’s more folklore than anything, but an interesting way Smokey Yunick played the game with a Chevelle in the late-60s. He adjusted the position of the body on top of the frame and smoothed out the floor of the car for better aero

@qxtankxp Жыл бұрын

@@jhowardstl oh I remember now. I saw a video a while back about a car builder for Nascar back in the day where everyone thought he built a 7/8 car but it wasn't quite a 7/8 car but it was a little smaller than a regular sized car

@ymb9shinzou743 Жыл бұрын

When we getting a review of the old AE86? I know it's been talked to death but your style and angle of reviewing a car through it's development history and philosophy of the people behind it is so entertaining I just need to see your guys' take on it. It's the perfect subject for your mix of history, science and romance when talking about a car.

@daytonglitch Жыл бұрын

Proud to say I insured my Beat with hagerty because they're the only insurance company that loves cars

@john_barnett Жыл бұрын

Shannons

@ManuVyas-social Жыл бұрын

all 3 of them genuinely sound so good! I cant pick a favorite

@JIM-TREFVTRETRE Жыл бұрын

Fun memories of the Suzuki Cappuccino I bought new back in 1993. It was a good fun car and handled much better than the first gen Mazda MX-5. Although it was speed limited to 140kmph(87mph), I had the limiter removed and drove with the speedometer pointer going full circle back to zero. According to my friend who was following behind, he saw an indicated 185kmph(115mph) on his speedometer. 😁

@calvinnyala9580 Жыл бұрын

Like gentlemen's agreement, 64hp is in the name. The original hp figure would be higher.

@eriksantoso1741 Жыл бұрын

And nowadays the only sports roadster kei car that still produced was none from this three brand,Yes the Daihatsu copen.The beat successor,honda S660 it's officially RIP since March 2022.

@thatcopenguy Жыл бұрын

The S660 had a really good run like the Beat did, albeit without the financial downturn that took a lot of sales. Sad to see no 2nd generation of the S660, but glad to hear that there's many of them built

@tibitekutan Жыл бұрын

@@thatcopenguy Supposedly Honda was intent on continuing production on the S660 (in fact, they did a mid-model refresh a SINGLE year before its discontinuation was announced) but their official direct reason is because Japan finally mandated crash avoidance tech on kei-cars - which the S660 wouldn’t be able to comply without extensive modifications. But yes, with the pandemic totally screwing over production chains and Honda’s inevitable move for battery EVs, it definitely didn’t help on keeping incentive to continue production. Fortunately, Honda did manufacture 38916 S660s in total, so it kinda sold better than the Beat did in its own lifetime. Kinda.

@brianhood8768 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding as always!

@WatchmakerErik Жыл бұрын

This has instantly become one of my top five favorite car videos. Hagerty is making the best car stuff on KZfaq.

@josephnus Жыл бұрын

Continuing with that Autozam AZ-1 being the greatest hits of supercar world. Got tricky handling of a 930 Turbo, That gullwing door in a rollover is similar to inconsiderate-ness of (old) Italian Supercars, and Tragic launch timing of XJ220 & EB110

@thatcopenguy Жыл бұрын

And the sales flop of NSX & LFA 😂

@jamiepeterson5646 Жыл бұрын

Apparently you can somehow open the door if you push the door with your back while kicking against the other side of the car - the door gives you enough leverage that it actually lifts the car as you do that. I mean, it's a bit theoretical since it only works if the door isn't warped, but the Mazda testers actually tried it, and there's a series of old photos to prove it. Otherwise, the other way they tried was breaking the rear window, which apparently works too. That's the beauty of the car being so small - they even tipped it onto its roof in the test by just getting a few engineers to lift one side.

@maxkozak710 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for one more cool video 👍 Best wishes from Ukraine 🇺🇦

@Thaiseaweed Жыл бұрын

WOOT!!! Been waiting!

@BlessUpwithme Жыл бұрын

you make the most interesting car videos on youtube. thank you, Jason.

@MohamedHefny2705 Жыл бұрын

One of the best automotive content on the net nowadays is produced by Hagerty and Camissa. Rich contents delivered in a mash up of history, technical details and humor supported by excellent filming. Thank you and waiting for more.

@kreiker8902 Жыл бұрын

Jason, have you considered covering the Honda S2000? Beautiful engine that revs to 9000, fantastic handling, and a convertible no less!

@juliojimenez415 Жыл бұрын

You make high quality content and I will watch all of it. Thank you and carry on.

@alphaenterprise2232 Жыл бұрын

It was well worth waiting for another episode

@ACommenterOnYouTube Жыл бұрын

1:40 We have a toll road that WAS set at 55 mph and it took the city almost 25 yrs to raise it to 60 mph MEANWHILE everyone HAS BEEN doing 70+ for 25+ yrs ...

@joseflores-is8mq Жыл бұрын

This is what we need ,enough with useless suv,just give me a small car that can get me 60 mpg and run ultra clean .

@godzilla_area5111 Жыл бұрын

FINALLY ITS BACK I’ve been waiting for 2 month thank god it’s back 🎉

@Jerod_Helt Жыл бұрын

Love seeing the Honda s800 in the background 👍

@ramadhanisme7 Жыл бұрын

You forgot the daihatsu copen, the underrated of the trio

@user-fn3py8hv9p Жыл бұрын

This needs to be translated to Japanese

@NaEveryday Жыл бұрын

The turbo flutter from the cappuccino is very pleasant to hear

@chrisylink Жыл бұрын

One of my all time favorite episodes. Incredible vehicles

@tommywang8229 Жыл бұрын

The perfect Kei Car will be a car with the Styling of the AZ-1, the chassis of the Cappuccino, and the engine from the Beat.

@michellemieux1544 Жыл бұрын

This was a great one!!!! Well researched and presented congrads!

@paulfive9s Жыл бұрын

Great videos. Thanks, and please keep 'em coming 🙌

@pmbunmahafajarastanaprima5009 Жыл бұрын

16:17 wow, 3 cylinders sounds as good as this? Kinda close to flat 6 sound from Porsche or V6 from NA1 NSX. Love it.

@pedroagogo Жыл бұрын

Another masterpiece by Jason and Hagerty. By far my favourite pieces of auto-journalism on KZfaq 😄

@user-jd8vl3bt6n Жыл бұрын

K-cars are incredibly practical and efficient for use in Japan. Its popularity is not just down to low costs. Streets (and parking spaces) are really narrow all over the country that can barely accommodate one full-size sedan to pass through, and those are meant for bidirectional traffic. And regardless of the data on the specs sheet, I seldom find a k-car short of power or speed even with the mostly mountainous terrains. Being masters of everything petit, the Japanese have created trucks, minivans, 4WDs, SUVs, and even campers based on the 660cc engine, and they all do a good job for what they are designed for.

@MythicalMD Жыл бұрын

Darn, I’m devouring any video with Camissa. Best stuff since the golden days for Top Gear.

@lm971120 10 ай бұрын

Some of the most accurate and detailed video on Kei and Heisei ABC in English, and I thank you so much for busting all the myths and hot air (which I reply in nearly every Kei video in English as they are almost always there)! More people need to watch this video (including many famous channels)!

@gbalstad Жыл бұрын

Cammisa - you are amazing, thank y0u for everything you've ever done, always gold

@krishnakanthcake Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this awesome video

@weakie87 Жыл бұрын

Absolute gem of a video! Arigato!

@nolahahnshouse3389 Жыл бұрын

That cappuccinos turbo flutter OMG😊😊😊

@davoodazimpourfardtehrany2187 21 күн бұрын

Love your reviews! Continue making more✌️💯

@mash1012 Жыл бұрын

In Japan, those car models are called ABC. A, AZ-1　B, BEAT　C, Cappuccino

@anthonyfrench3169 Жыл бұрын

I used to own a Beat and that was one of my favorite cars!! I've never owned a car,that's analog, that inspired so much confidence in going through the twisties. Definitely happy they did this one with the ABC cars!!

@tusharchugh4782 Жыл бұрын

What a presentation! Glad I came across this channel!!

@gavinlagrange6322 Жыл бұрын

This was truly joyous

@labestiaazul5428 Жыл бұрын

Love it!! The Best... Simply the Best!

@sharpiefatah3657 Жыл бұрын

Man, You have No idea How much i waited for History Episode, this is equal to bed time story

@cesarreyes8736 Жыл бұрын

Amazing content as always! And it legit reignited my obsession with the AZ-1 lol

@abingeorge9228 Жыл бұрын

I wish North America got these kinds of vehicles, small, fuel efficient, and highly affordable coupes and convertibles

@colubrinedeucecreative Жыл бұрын

Your team does great work. Thanks!

@EddieFly00 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been exited for this episode!

@HiyasuJ Жыл бұрын

Freaking love the povs at the end, especially the Cappuccino's blow off valve sounds

@Fasteddie1085 Жыл бұрын

🏁🏁Finally Jason another revelations episode 😎🤙🏾

@thelastdragonbender5824 Жыл бұрын

A fun video as always. Keep up the good work 🙏

@hansdampf6916 Жыл бұрын

Damn, I was hoping that one of the car channels I follow would finally pick up the topic of Kei cars. And I couldn't wish for anyone better than Jason "the man" Camisa!

@cptbtwth Жыл бұрын

All these videos are so professional yet only only 2.38M people subscribed as of this moment. I hope you guys get more recognition (and $$$) sooner than later.