Autozam AZ-1 Mazdaspeed Review // Size Doesn't Matter, OKAY?

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The Autozam AZ-1 Mazdaspeed ($34,000 CAD, ~$27,286 USD converted) is a unique and peppy little kei car with unlimited charm and a rev-happy 3 cylinder turbo engine. Since it is a Mazdaspeed edition, it has been upgraded with all sorts of goodies that intend to improve its driving performance. Thomas and James take the AZ-1 Mazdaspeed out on the streets to see just how this gull-winged Kei car performs as a road car and errand-runner. Let’s see what they think! SUBSCRIBE!
A massive thank you to Fawaz and Eclection Auto for loaning us their AZ-1 Mazdaspeed. Check out their inventory here! www.eclectionauto.com/inventory
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@chrisjghunter12345 2 жыл бұрын

I totally LOVED my K-car when I lived in Japan. I still remember the agony of having to choose between having the A/C on vs. getting the car over 50mph. You couldn't have both. We used to cry "activate turbo mode!" (and switch off the AC) for extra power.

@andrewcremins 2 жыл бұрын

That is hilarious, I will be adopting this when the AZ-1 arrives.

@mayuravirus6134 2 жыл бұрын

If only it has aftermarket electronically controlled AC Compressor

@tomaslekis3262 2 жыл бұрын

Any issues registering or insuring it?

@littleherms3285 Жыл бұрын

@Miles Doyle dude....WTF?

@eg1885 Жыл бұрын

@@littleherms3285 Either Myles Doyle enjoys some drugs or that was cut and paste from an e-book or something.

@snakeeyes9246 2 жыл бұрын

A turbo 0.6 liter engine with a higher redline than a Lamborghini V12. Sounds about right.

@ocallaghan3865 2 жыл бұрын

A Dutchman owns a rare version of a 2000s honda today that does 11k revvs

@GuestUser18 2 жыл бұрын

Smaller engines=higher revs

@SI0AX 2 жыл бұрын

@@GuestUser18 Smaller and lighter pistons have less inertia so they can handle higher piston speeds before the reciprocating force becomes equivalent to a larger engine.

@nismoaltima1326 2 жыл бұрын

@@GuestUser18 5.0 coyote can rev a bit over 8k rpm

@mayuravirus6134 2 жыл бұрын

But it doesn't revv any higher than my scooter that revvs over 12k rpm and that is just 1 cyclinder

@Sovereign86 2 жыл бұрын

To the “3rd leg guy” from the intro: Adding that slight limp when you walked off was a nice touch!😂👌🏾

@VinayKapoor 2 жыл бұрын

Intro was hilarious 🤣🤣🤣😂🤣😂

@darkmugetsu6572 2 жыл бұрын

I make that exact same joke with my 1991 Honda Beat :P

@motlow4231 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I love the intros and this was the best one yet.

@epac7912 2 жыл бұрын

The end credits as well :))

@Neojhun 2 жыл бұрын

@@darkmugetsu6572 Do you have difficulty walking?

@Uziii28 2 жыл бұрын

@Miles Doyle bruh you trippin😂

@MotocrossXMayhemX 2 жыл бұрын

The most incredible thing about this video is the leaf that stayed on the hood during the whole review, shout-out the real mvp

@andrewduong2740 2 жыл бұрын

15 Characters Who Could Defeat Thanos (Even With The Infinity Gauntlet) In Seconds

@lucasblanchard47 2 жыл бұрын

But it didn’t, though…

@MotocrossXMayhemX 2 жыл бұрын

@@lucasblanchard47 why you gotta be a Debbie downer, of course it wasn’t but you know damn well in real life that shit was on there for a hot minute, it’s in like 3/4 of the shots my guy

@lucasblanchard47 2 жыл бұрын

@@MotocrossXMayhemX damn didn’t mean to make you so mad.

@MotocrossXMayhemX 2 жыл бұрын

@@lucasblanchard47 not mad, just disappointed son 😞

@joep4224 2 жыл бұрын

It's like an adorable mini-Ford RS200.

@NXT_LVL 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it was a overlooked comment it could have been a short sentence lol

@thatcopenguy 2 жыл бұрын

If only I could share memes on the comment section, I found a meme of an RS200 next to an AZ-1 and it just says "Don't talk to me or to my son ever again"

@berndhaverkock6070 2 жыл бұрын

That's what i thought as well, when i saw the hood

@SixSpeedSeven 2 жыл бұрын

okay glad im not alone

@mxzrry 2 жыл бұрын

Ford rs20

@MazKid 2 жыл бұрын

As the owner of a '93 AZ-1 Mazdaspeed Version myself - of 3 and a half years - this review hit a lot of great points that other reviews don't - the enjoyment of using a lot of the car without going excessively fast, the attention and looks of bewilderment from the general public, and the whole essence of driving such a vehicle in modern North America with everything being so much bigger. I feel like a kid in a gokart that made his way off track and onto streets with adults and joyriding hoping to not get caught - even when I'm actually commuting somewhere no matter how mundane. It feels wrong... but that's a feeling that makes every drive special. Thanks for the great content!

@CashIsKing_UseItOrLoseIt 2 жыл бұрын

I'm jelly! I'd really like one but can't afford it. Mazda should produce these again & even as a plug in hybrid. Australia sorely needs something this great.

@scr3wblu313 2 жыл бұрын

Say it don't spray it put0

@rushnerd 2 жыл бұрын

Your avatar is the icing on the cake for the comment.

@Revvdied 2 жыл бұрын

how much did you initally pay for it 4 years ago

@MazKid 2 жыл бұрын

@@Revvdied This may be upsetting, but shouldn’t be surprising because of today’s market - I paid $13,763usd delivered to me in St. Louis, Missouri, with a Florida title. This included 11 months of storage in Japan while the car aged to 25, importer’s service fee, all transportation, all brokerage, fees, taxes, etc.

@Kalepsis 2 жыл бұрын

"We're in the tiniest car ever." "Amateurs!" -Me, getting out of a Peel P50, slinging my giant dong over my shoulder

@reecedrury4145 2 жыл бұрын

As the cheaper option I'm looking at Ape 50's for a motorbike engine conversion. Peel prices are silly.

@pramay5116 2 жыл бұрын

@@reecedrury4145 An ape 50 is basically a humvee compared to a peel though😂

@bencarpendale 2 жыл бұрын

Jeremy Clarkson in his P25: pathetic

@styledman7807 2 жыл бұрын

me with no car, amateurs

@fredrickmillstead2804 Жыл бұрын

Ding dong

@BIGGELATO 2 жыл бұрын

I was going to say LS swap it but its the same size as an LS

@edgiestofcars 2 жыл бұрын

Oh well, a hayabusa engine is the next best option

@kens8903 2 жыл бұрын

Rotary swap

@michaelgakanga 2 жыл бұрын

OMG a Hayabusa would be beyond epic

@IReahpZz 2 жыл бұрын

@@edgiestofcars busa or h2 swap would be REDICULOUS

@SI0AX 2 жыл бұрын

@@kens8903 Rotary swap would be the most pure thing for this car as it's a Mazda.

@jittertime2807 2 жыл бұрын

Finally, a car that James is better at driving than Thomas!

@RRSmurf 2 жыл бұрын

Did you hear that gear change 🤣🤣🤣

@jamesengelsman9369 2 жыл бұрын

@@RRSmurf if you’re talking about 15:31, that’s the car going over a bad bit of road, hence why you hear it twice as it hits both pairs of wheels

@RRSmurf 2 жыл бұрын

Ah, was that it? I hereby restore your manhood to you 😁

@WhiteGoldSynesthesia 2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesengelsman9369 is used to working with smaller equipment

@tonitoni9059 2 жыл бұрын

He probably has more drag wins than Thomas :))

@Charlesb88 2 жыл бұрын

The Japanese Kei car designation was mostly about pushing smaller car sizes to fit better within the cramped cities of Japan. They also provide better gas/petrol millage. They are limited in top speed/horsepower but you do get a tax break for buying one vs a normal sized car. Another benefit for Kei cars is that when buying a normal sized car in Japan you must prove you have a paring space for it at time of purchase but Kei cars are exempt from this regulation.

@Hashtronomus 11 ай бұрын

O wow you have to prove you have somewhere to put your car lmfao

@Bacciagalupe 2 жыл бұрын

16:54 - THIS is THE THING that matters in a road car. The faster and more capable a car is, the LESS you get to enjoy it on the road. Two cars can travel the same distance, and the drivers can experience vastly different amounts of "driving". I didn't understand this until I drove $150k high end sports cars with huge power and aero, and then realized that none of them even came close on the road to being as fun, engaging, and rewarding as a hot hatch or a lightly modified NA Miata. You can drive those cars like a maniac without endangering those around you, or breaking the law. Try that in your supercar!

@mescko 2 жыл бұрын

There is an old adage that you may not be familiar with that puts it more succinctly: It's more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow.

@Bacciagalupe 2 жыл бұрын

@@mescko Very familiar. Figured it was worth the explanation since it seems that adage mostly resonates with people who already know it to be true. Either way, we're in agreement - cheers 🙂

@mescko 2 жыл бұрын

@@Bacciagalupe I savor the essence of the adage whenever I take my MG out, which I have just returned from doing. 👍

@jwrarmstrong 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely right! I had a 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV which wasn't fast but it convinced you that it was. I remember roaring up Bayview Avenue in Toronto behind the Loblaws where there was a quick left/right and I downshifted like Senna while a cab passed me in the outside lane but I really didn't care. This. This was fun!

@MazDanRX795 2 жыл бұрын

@@jwrarmstrong How I felt in the Fiesta ST

@ceboshabangu654 2 жыл бұрын

First 15 seconds and I'm dieing. "Size don't matter"🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@maulanachaerul5048 2 жыл бұрын

rest in peas

@hambotorres7644 2 жыл бұрын

@@maulanachaerul5048 HAHSHAHAHSAJSHSHSHA YOU HAD ME DYING

@rare6499 2 жыл бұрын

One of the coolest cars ever.

@Realizinq 2 жыл бұрын

When i saw the gullwing doors i knew it was special😂

@lonetrader1 2 жыл бұрын

Lil baby mr2!

@daveedgalindoz166 Жыл бұрын

It's kinda BaddAss .

@TheAnnoyingBoss 3 ай бұрын

They taxed high displacement so japam dodged their own tax by making very small cars and frankly i just wish they never stopped making them

@markhatch7549 2 жыл бұрын

The credits at the end... "Well Endowed Man....Harrison" LOL

@vauxhallfan676 2 жыл бұрын

Endowed meaning?

@markhatch7549 2 жыл бұрын

@@vauxhallfan676 did you watch the exchange in the video? If it has to be explained you didn't get the joke.

@vauxhallfan676 2 жыл бұрын

@@markhatch7549 I heard him say it during the video. But am guessing it related to the men slong

@vivekraghava4205 2 жыл бұрын

@8:00 When James opens the door, I was awestruck to see AZ-1 also has a sunroof! 😂😂

@Kevin.Savoie 2 жыл бұрын

Please tell me there will be a TH Extra for the GR Yaris... Even if And I'm James just talks about it.

@vipe650r 2 жыл бұрын

Dang. Thought there was. Just Top Gear and a few other channels. We need a GR Yaris review. Heck, I need a GR Yaris.

@QKvox 2 жыл бұрын

Nope not available in North America

@dnegel9546 2 жыл бұрын

@@vipe650r same. Baffles me that Toyota would make a Yaris faster then their own sorts car. Heck it can give the supra a run if not beat it. Lol.

@PLkuruma 2 жыл бұрын

James wrote a quick review on their ThrottleHouse Instagram profile.

@fabulousprofound 2 жыл бұрын

@@QKvox they sell it in Mexico 🇲🇽

@AisuruMirai 2 жыл бұрын

If we're judging cars not by the horsepower but by the joy they produce, this may be the greatest we'll see in our lifetimes.

@hugolafhugolaf Жыл бұрын

That would be the Fiat 500 Abarth.

@TheAdatto Жыл бұрын

@@hugolafhugolaf Mx-5 by far

@hugolafhugolaf Жыл бұрын

@@TheAdatto Debatable, but a worthy contender for sure. I like the way you think.

@TheAdatto Жыл бұрын

@@hugolafhugolaf i have 2 turbocharged mx-5's and they beat any of my other cars.

@MarcosCodas 10 ай бұрын

A T1 or T2 VW bus… of the things I’ve driven, nothing has ever come remotely close to getting people to smile at me and my car as much as the bus did.

@robbamford4134 2 жыл бұрын

Many places in Japan have a very high tax for cars with motors over a liter. It isn’t just about being a cheap car, but avoiding the high tax rate and having a little fun.

@motorgearhead 2 жыл бұрын

Funny, I came to the conclusion some years back that it is more fun to drive a slow car fast then to drive a fast car slow. I came to this conclusion while driving a friends 1993 Miata versus my 650 HP C6Z06. I was having a blast on some back roads and staying within “speeding ticket” speeds in first 3 gears. Try 3 gears in the Vette and I’m going to jail if I encounter a trooper.

@mitchellclark1 2 жыл бұрын

The panel falling on James’ head was too funny

@mitchellclark1 2 жыл бұрын

@Leonardo Santuario who pissed in your Cheerios?

@nazz2406 2 жыл бұрын

Also, if yall get the chance, yall should totally take it on the track just for giggles. I can't imagine just how fun it would be to drive at the limit like that.

@aaaaaalanoneil 2 жыл бұрын

Might be tricky to find good tires in the right size

@omgvague 2 жыл бұрын

@@aaaaaalanoneil Might be even trickier finding someone that'll let them thrash theirs around like that.

@mayuravirus6134 2 жыл бұрын

@@aaaaaalanoneil Wider fender and bigger wheels might do maybe 14.5 inches rims might do but that's kinda hard to find you have to make it custom which gonna cost a lot

@tarkitarker0815 Жыл бұрын

@@mayuravirus6134 you say destroy the factory standard, wtf dude.

@user-gc8jh7gb3l 11 ай бұрын

@blacktoothstavros2606 2 жыл бұрын

Kei cars are brilliant. They're fun, good on fuel, and so, so usable; great cars for learning driving dynamics.

@javidgt8 2 жыл бұрын

"You get to shift it twice....before you reach the speed limit" LMAO Greatest sales pitch ever

@abarratt8869 2 жыл бұрын

James Hunt (RIP), former F1 world champion, used to drive around in an Austin A35 van (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_A35#/media/File:Austin_A35_van.jpg) for pretty much that reason. He could drive it on the limit with no risk whatsoever of getting a speeding fine.

@SI0AX 2 жыл бұрын

@@abarratt8869 LMAO that's pretty smart TBH. He can drive like he's racing and never loose the touch of driving on the limit.

@jeffreybalandra8891 2 жыл бұрын

Funny intro guys lol 😂. Y’all should make a shirt call it “manual Moron”.

@seth.b4745 2 жыл бұрын

He did say it tho!!😂

@reecedrury4145 2 жыл бұрын

It's amazing how small they are when you see something like a cappuccino back to back with an Mx5

@seemaprathapan7354 2 жыл бұрын

Dougdemuro is awful elon musk awful dougdemuro is a traitor and elon musk advertsses his cars in other manufacturea for example he said that his awful tesla Model 3 performance can outrun an m3 I mean who does these kind of things when was the last watching dougdemuro gave you benifits he doesn't even use a camera these guys have team and outstanding production quality Doug de muro is very rich like really rich and he doesn't give the viewers about production quality and he is traitor he betrayed auto trader

@2rs437 2 жыл бұрын

@@seemaprathapan7354 ummm...u good bro?

@seemaprathapan7354 2 жыл бұрын

I am good

@rdmz135 2 жыл бұрын

@@seemaprathapan7354 please see a psychologist

@seemaprathapan7354 2 жыл бұрын

Who are you to tell shut up

@silentracer911 2 жыл бұрын

I always wanted a Cappuccino. Just don’t want to get hit in one. I find it fascinating that the Mazdaspeed AZ-1 has even the steering wheel, shifter, pedals, and interior pieces from the Miata. An awesome little thing

@samusaran7317 Жыл бұрын

Be a better driver then?

@unconventionalideas5683 Жыл бұрын

@@samusaran7317That won’t help you if you get rear ended because a tractor trailer is tailgating you, though.

@samusaran7317 Жыл бұрын

@@unconventionalideas5683 If someone else on the road wants to be reckless while having intention of hitting me, they better give it the beans and mean it. Interesting how your mind drifted towards that exposing your shallow ego from within.

@tik888 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for introducing AZ-1! I was happy to see you guys driving so much fun in the video. This K-CAR is very attractive. I hope the number of AZ-1 fans will increase all over the world. From Japanese car lovers

@float32 2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone do engine swaps? 🤤

@madflysports8458 Жыл бұрын

I bought one. So yes, a new AZ-1 fan lives in SoCal.

@phumipatsudmai9273 2 жыл бұрын

At the end of the year I would want your intro's compilation 😆

@JaySlow7 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. Whats fun about small, low powered cars like the kei car is you can burry your foot, row through the gears, feel like a race driver and your still not exceeding the speed limit in most towns. Smiles for miles.

@jackvanhouten4052 2 жыл бұрын

So amazing. I’m happy to see how much fun you were both having!!

@revnto7k 2 жыл бұрын

I would die for that car... So awesome... I have driven a 3 cyl Honda Beat... Nothing beats the small car fun factor. You think you're going fast but you just aren't. They are great.

@jacobfowler8795 2 жыл бұрын

“We’re gonna go to the most Japanese place” “Oh, the Sushi place?” “No, we’re gonna go to McDonald’s.” “Oh…” *”ok.”*

@Lasergun74 2 жыл бұрын

Most Japanese place would have been KFC, they love it

@misterjersey5460 2 жыл бұрын

@@Lasergun74 Fun Fact: KFC is Popular in Japan during Christmas.

@Lasergun74 2 жыл бұрын

@@misterjersey5460 yes that’s exactly why I mentioned Japan: the Kentucky For Christmas tradition

@dcrz 2 жыл бұрын

Have you seen Japanese McDonald’s? It’s way better than what we have in the US. actually most McDonald’s are better then the us

@mayuravirus6134 2 жыл бұрын

@@dcrz Not mine sadly even if you ask for 20 chicken nuggets they won't let you have it

@devnarayan5458 2 жыл бұрын

The way that guy walked away!🤣🤣🤣🤣 You guys always totally nail the intros🤣🤣🤣🤣

@Society.9 2 жыл бұрын

I actually love this thing, had to double check that you guys made this video when I saw it on my feed. Great video!

@kenmosesian 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a 12-step program for this channel? Discovered you a week ago, and cannot stop watching. Thanks for rekindling my love of cars!

@youreverything567 2 жыл бұрын

james and thomas always compete each other

@mrtim5363 2 жыл бұрын

My first cars were Fiat 850 spider, MG Midget & Opal GT's ... I'm a sucker for small great handling cars & I love this one. Thank you so much for sharing it with us!

@itzblacknred 2 жыл бұрын

I never thought Thomas and James could look more like a cute couple than they already do.

@claytonstoddard9724 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are gold and your intros are amazing 😂 just a fun fact though, the “testarossa” vent is only functional on the passenger side of the car (left side because it’s right hand drive) on the drivers side it’s blocked off plastic 😂

@floranhupscher272 2 жыл бұрын

when you guys review all those new cars I get depressed. yes! more fun reviews!

@BradWilson1969 2 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of the 84 Honda CRX I put a lot of miles on, and the 3 cyl 88 Daihatsu Charade that I drove even more. Those were such fun cars, and great in LA traffic, back when you weren't surrounded by SUV's.

@davids1816 2 жыл бұрын

This is the closest that the GoPro to windshield ratio has ever gotten to 1:1. This would be such a cool project for converting to electric drive, assuming you could find somewhere to stash some batteries. Awesome review!

@Sur-Ron 2 жыл бұрын

Such a cool car! Must be really fun to drive! And those doors are awesome!!!

@phillipthomas118 2 жыл бұрын

Watched this whole vid with a smile on the can 😁great vid guys❤️👏🏿👏🏿

@bimmerfan9484 2 жыл бұрын

That intro absolutely cracked me up 😂😂

@lucasmusicco8192 2 жыл бұрын

So cool seeing you guys drive in the area I grew up in

@TheDalitis8 2 жыл бұрын

James and Thomas should make a full-length feature movie about cars. Their humor is awesome!

@artisan002 2 жыл бұрын

That thing is an absolute damned delight. I love it.

@jodybarrett8832 2 жыл бұрын

You guys definitely picked some good roads for the test drive. Surprised I haven't seen you two filming lol. Keep up the wicked content!

@JasonRymell 2 жыл бұрын

That thing sounds great going by the camera! And thank you for pointing out that high dollar doesn’t always equate to driving enjoyment or satisfaction!

@SanHydronoid Жыл бұрын

"Walking up to tables as a kid" You invoked feelings I thought I never had anymore

@Dakiraun 2 жыл бұрын

The start of the credits... XD That's so cool - glad we're seeing some of these cool cars here now. It's really too bad that NA misses out on a ton of really neat small cars.

@sva60_cyyz59 2 жыл бұрын

Just remember, Canada has had these cars 10 years before the US, except Quebec!

@Dakiraun 2 жыл бұрын

@@sva60_cyyz59 Whoa.... I didn't realize that - thought it was the same wait period. O_O Cool!

@andrewduong2740 2 жыл бұрын

@@sva60_cyyz59 so what happens if I wanted to go to Montreal in an R33?

@KardiFan2000 2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewduong2740 You can store the car, but Quebec wont allow you to register it...Edit: You mean driving the car to Quebec? It's not a problem if you'll only be visiting.

@SI0AX 2 жыл бұрын

All thanks to Mercedez-Benz who lobbied for the import ban.

@joepanciarello5211 2 жыл бұрын

What that thing needs is a Hayabusa engine. That would rip!!

@moflyboyblanquito541 2 жыл бұрын

They put one in a Suzuki cappuccino.

@daniesalex7073 2 жыл бұрын

Honda K Swap

@NotUrDJ 2 жыл бұрын

Rip the chassis yea 😂

@brabass773 2 жыл бұрын

It's not AZ-1, but it's a Hayashi engine K-car. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hNRigMtqqtO5mHU.html

@joepanciarello5211 2 жыл бұрын

@@brabass773 that thing is awesome!!!!

@parkerd3915 2 жыл бұрын

This was so much fun! More like that, pretty please!

@johncarey4040 2 жыл бұрын

You guys have done a lot of videos lately that are all about muscle and horsepower, giant trucks and track vehicles. Then all of a sudden you go and be all adorable and funny again. I actually enjoy this kind of content the most. You guys are awesome

@TheHomeExpert5 2 жыл бұрын

My first car was a 1983 Honda Civic S, and it had 65 horsepower and it was loads of fun. I would buy it again right now if I could.

@andrewduong2740 2 жыл бұрын

I always wanted a 4th gen sedan.

@TheSchmed Жыл бұрын

I had an ‘84, unfortunately got rear ended on the FDR Drive in Manhattan, and that was the end of it. I then bought a 1991 Civic hatchback, in 1992, passenger side mirror was a $92 option, and again, rear ended upstate NY. I then bought a 2007 Civic, still going.

@terrywoodhams2642 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve never seen them smile that much, fun looking little car

@Moparornocar74 2 жыл бұрын

I had a thought about getting an AZ1 with a blown engine and putting in the engine from a Triumph Rocket 3, it doesn't rev as high but it's still a 3cyl and it's 3 times the power. Could make for a very exciting car

@iunnox666 Жыл бұрын

It's also 4x as big. Would it even fit?

@Japplesnap 2 жыл бұрын

That opening was hilarious....I love it!

@MLHunt 2 жыл бұрын

What a fun car. What a fun video! Great job guys!

@SmokeyBear464 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to just sit around in the backseat and ride with y’all listening to all the back and fourth! I looooove you guys and the channels!

@ThatMetalheadguy666 2 жыл бұрын

I honestly love this car, it reminds me of a tiny version of the Ford Rs2000. I think with some slight upgrades (For example, upgraded turbo, suspension, wheels, tires, exhaust and a small tune) would make this thing a perfect weekend cruiser, mountain/canyon driver, hell, even a sick little track toy. There is some serious potential here, but most importantly is how I can imagine just having a huge grin/smile across my face, constantly while driving this thing. Only downside for me personally, would be the cost. Imports, or anything that's remotely different from the majority of cars here, cost insane amounts of money (Living in down under). Although, great video, I died from the introduction and keep up the good work TH! 🤘🇦🇺

@andresg01 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are one of the best things that have happened to the internet in the last few years! Don't drop the ball!

@donteadoss 2 жыл бұрын

I learn something new most every day - today I learned that there’s more than one “K-car” besides the model line that Lee Iacocca led at Chrysler in the 80’s, its Suzuki engine is smaller and hp lower than my Suzuki GSX-R, and it’s smaller than the Miata, and looks like a baby first-gen MR2 … dope.

@lukerinderknecht2982 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, there's quite a difference between a Chrysler "K Car" and the Japanese class "Kei" cars 👍

@JoshuaTootell 2 жыл бұрын

Former K-Car owner (Lebaron GTS) and also GSXR owner 🤣

@danielanju960 2 жыл бұрын

What amaze me is that some tuner in Japan could tuned these 660cc engine to about 100ish hp, crazy.

@basmca1 Жыл бұрын

My NA 600cc motorcycle with a 20 year old engine that makes over 100hp without tuning ;)

@danielanju960 Жыл бұрын

@@basmca1 but it's kinda different isn't it? I am no mechanic but it's easy to make ton of power if it revs so high but the lower rpm power would be sucks which is not suitable for cars right?

@basmca1 Жыл бұрын

@@danielanju960 Ehhm yea that sums it up, the torque is down on low rev's, because even with my fat ass the combined weight is barely 300kg(The AZ1 with 2 large adults would be more like 900-1000KG), so it doesn't need as much torque to get moving. But yea the upside is 100hp at 14.000rpm.

@fl00d69 2 жыл бұрын

This was immensely entertaining. Good job fellas.

@rootsmanuva82 2 жыл бұрын

I love the styling and proportions. It legitimately looks good and must be a blast to drive. Tune it or put a high performance motorcycle engine in it and it would be perfect.

@JohnAvillaHerpetocultural Жыл бұрын

Rotary engine swap?

@freezor80 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of the coolest cars I have ever seen.

@pageophile 2 жыл бұрын

Great fun review! Thanks TH!

@diegoalejandro64 2 жыл бұрын

my neighbor has 1 of this but my other neighbor has a second generation Suzuki Alto and it is smaller, Mazda 2235mm long and 720kg, Suzuki 2175mm long and 630kg. I used to have a Subaru Vivio GX-R 660cc I4 supercharge 64hp, 3295mm long and 656kg, it was a really fun little car until I blow the transmission. I paid like $3000 USD back then now they are around $11000 here in Japan.

@sage11x 2 жыл бұрын

I love this thing. Slightly prefer the Cappuccino but the doors are so cool. Wish they made stuff like this in the US.

@randomzzzz5765 2 жыл бұрын

These intros never fails 😂😂❤️❤️

@user-gq6sf4si6j Жыл бұрын

My introduction to this channel was the introduction to this video. Priceless 👏👏

@cusseri Жыл бұрын

I love your passion of Japanese Cars! Thank you for those videos!

@alanparsonsfan 2 жыл бұрын

Woud have been fascinating to park this thing next to a first-year Honda Civc CRX, and see how big it made the CRX look...

@_Makanko_ 2 жыл бұрын

Of course that is an awesome toy. Maybe not very useable in the US because of long distances and whatever. But in Europe this would be amazing fun. Shifting twice before the speed limit is common really when driving normal cars guys... Also love the credit roll for the well endowed man, that man deserved it

@dylanmaclean2351 2 жыл бұрын

The into cinematic universe lore goes deeper. Who knew they both were compensating for something? This is a gripping story with great character development

@DaveAdams222 2 жыл бұрын

I love LOVE K Cars. I drove a Cappuccino while stationed in Okinawa and fell in love with them immediately. The AZ1 is a beacon of amazement in motoring! I just wish I wasn’t a 6’2, athletically built US Marine. I do NOT fit in these cars at all. So I’m relegated to admiring them from a distance.

@JR-jc4ei 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure I could take the stress of making left turns in Toronto intersections in any right-hand drive car - let alone a car this small

@andrewduong2740 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen the occasional kei truck around. And a Figaro or two. Those people are legends

@Pete_Finch 2 жыл бұрын

I legitimately love that I never know if Thomas is gonna say Zee or Zed.

@ghamrick8183 Жыл бұрын

I would absolutely love for y’all to make a video on the TL! Either the 3rd Gen Type-S or the manual 4th Gen SH-AWD are great cars. Hearing Thomas point the TL out made me realize y’all haven’t made a video on one yet

@simonmorty8344 2 жыл бұрын

What a great and unique car! ( I mean bike) That intro was the funniest ever. Keep the great content coming guys.

@fale892 2 жыл бұрын

This is THE greatest video ever 😂 I want that car! I first saw this car in the Jackie Chan movies from the 90s.

@mito-pb8qg 2 жыл бұрын

What a brilliant little bundle of joy :D

@user-ce7yo2vn2b 4 ай бұрын

I’ve owned M3, 911, S4 and many others and a Honda Beat. It puts a smile on your face listening the TB’s screaming in your ear to redline. Just a fun car to tool around in

@reho7387 8 ай бұрын

James, your endowment aside, you and Thomas give us a good ride.

@TheAlbaniaGaming 2 жыл бұрын

I used to own a 2001 Smart ForTwo.. and this car is shockingly similar.. 600cc engines, around 60hp, around 700kg, both turbo-charged 3 cylinders with very high revs that have a kick-back when the turbo kicks in... etc

@dquzmanovic 3 ай бұрын

Hahaha. Yeah, same look, same driving characteristics...

@jamicl2580 2 жыл бұрын

"Yes well as we learned earlier I'm not very well endowed so there's nothing to get in the way!" 🤣😂🤣😱💀

@elexotique6172 2 жыл бұрын

Throttle houses most complying automobile show reminds me of top gear audience engagement and interaction perfect combination of perfect auto reviews show

@obsidian.... 2 жыл бұрын

30 seconds in and (once again) I'm on the floor laughing my arse off 🤣. . Thanks fellas - you nailed another one

@jvogler_art4708 2 жыл бұрын

if they scaled this car up to a normal size, it would still be absolutely beautiful.

@Maximum_777 2 жыл бұрын

I wanna see the day when all the super car brands figure out they could make something like this and it would sell, just imagine essentially a scaled down tiny Lambo, I'm sure it would still be expensive but it'd likely still be the cheapest Lambo, man that'd be amazing.

@freddiejones5474 Жыл бұрын

That looks like SO MUCH FUN !!

@kimmirossi46 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video! Respect guys! ;)

@p4ndora939 2 жыл бұрын

Swap the AZ-1's engine with a LS and now you get a death coffin

@onelyone6976 2 жыл бұрын

Well the car’s as big as an LS motor, strap a hayabusa engine in the back and it’s an absolute rocket

@TheLastCrankers 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, you might swap a ls if you have absolutely no taste whatsoever (and you cut out half the car), OR you might swap something from a sportsbike.

@kevinobyrne8020 2 жыл бұрын

You could fit an LS motor easily. You just wouldn't have room for the driver and passenger. Lmao

@zcvhpfrkhfh9660 2 жыл бұрын

A very fast coffin 😂😂

@revvolutions 2 жыл бұрын

That thing is packed with exotic car goodness, it must've retailed for more than the Miata.

@SI0AX 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe the cost was close because having everything smaller reduced production cost so they could fill in the price gap by adding additional features like the gull wing doors.

@thatcopenguy 2 жыл бұрын

Could've been close as keicars aren't necessarily cheap, the Honda N-One ( a keicar hatch ) costs about the same as a Honda Fit, but much lower in taxes. I can imagine the AZ-1 probably costs pehaps quite close to miata money, but running cost would be much lower.

@MO-on8ml Жыл бұрын

phenomenal video. I WANT ONE!!

@HandyDan Жыл бұрын

This is so cool! I need to add this car to my collection! I added a GSXR750 to my electric Smart for the same revving fun and this AZ-1 sounds so freakin cool too!