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Japanoid. definition: Unique and compact cars from Japan that are enjoyed by a select few Canadians.

Kei Trucks

Kei Trucks
1990 Honda Acty

1990 Honda Acty

  • 660cc 3-cylinder
  • Optional 5-spd & 4WD
  • Fully folding bed
1990 Suzuki Carry

1990 Suzuki Carry

  • 660cc 3 cylinder
  • Available 5spd & 4WD
  • Optional hydraulic dump
1990 Suzuki Jimny

1990 Suzuki Jimny

  • 660cc 3 cylinder
  • Optional convertible
  • 4WD on the fly

Kei Vans

Kei Vans
1990 Subaru Sambar

1990 Subaru Sambar

  • 658cc 4cyl. Supercharged
  • Full-time 4WD
  • Factory 50mpg
1990 Suzuki Every

1990 Suzuki Every

  • 660cc Turbo
  • Optional 4WD
  • Factory 54mpg
1990 Honda Acty Street

1990 Honda Acty Street

  • 660cc SOHC 12 valve engine
  • Optional 4WD
  • Full Honda quality

4WD Vans

4WD Vans
1990 Mitsubishi Delica

1990 Mitsubishi Delica

  • 2500cc turbo diesel
  • 4WD on the fly
  • Amazing options
1990 Toyota Lite Ace

1990 Toyota Lite Ace

  • 1974cc turbo diesel
  • Full-time 4WD
  • Seats eight
1990 Toyota Hiace

1990 Toyota Hiace

  • 2400cc turbo diesel
  • Optional 4WD
  • Seats ten

About K-Cars

About K-Cars

Kei car (K-car) is short for Kei Jidosha, which is Japanese for "light vehicle". By regulation they must be less than 3.4 metres long and 1.48 metres wide (smaller than a Mini), have an engine less than 660cc with no more than 64 horsepower.

Importing

Importing

Canadian importation rules allow importing Japanese cars, but they have to be 15-years-old or older. But since Japanese tend to drive far less than North Americans these cars are always immaculate, and with low KMs.

Repair etc.

Repair etc.

Many of the parts from these cars can be found on other common imports. We now stock most of the parts for the cars we sell and have a full shop ready to maintain and repair any japanese vehicle.

Press

Press

Blogs, newspapers, television, and forums; find out what the world is saying about japanoid cars & trucks.

Kei Cars

Kei Cars
1990 Suzuki Alto Works

1990 Suzuki Alto Works

  • 660cc DOHC turbo
  • Optional 4WD RS-R
  • Kei class fuel economy
1990 Diahatsu Mira TR-XX

1990 Diahatsu Mira TR-XX

  • 660cc OHC turbo
  • Fulltime 4WD
  • Lightest Japanoid - 600kg
1990 Mitsubishi Minica Toppo

1990 Mitsubishi Minica Toppo

  • 657cc DOHC 5-valve engine
  • Optional 4WD
  • Factory 49mpg

Kei Sport

Kei Sport
1991 Honda Beat

1991 Honda Beat

  • 660cc 3-cyl.SOHC
  • Convertible 5-spd
  • Factory 49mpg
1991 Suzuki Cappuccino

1991 Suzuki Cappuccino

  • 660cc DOHC turbo
  • Convertible 5spd
  • Top Suzuki Kei Convertible
1992 Mazda AZ-1 Autozam

1992 Mazda AZ-1 Autozam

  • 660cc DOHC Turbo
  • Gull-wing doors
  • Full disk brakes

Rarities

Rarities
1989 Nissan S-Cargo

1989 Nissan S-Cargo

  • 1500cc
  • Two seater van
  • Promotional superstar
1991 Nissan Figaro

1991 Nissan Figaro

  • 1000cc Turbo
  • Rag-top & leather
  • Automatic
1990 Toyota Sera

1990 Toyota Sera

  • 1500cc 16 valve
  • Gull-wing doors
  • Rear bucket seats