Archive for the ‘kei’ Category

Nissan Kicks Off Sales of Kix Kei SUV

Thursday, October 30th, 2008


As we mentioned a few days ago, Nissan’s Kix goes on sale today, October 30. It’s a rebadged Mitsubishi Pajero Mini kei-sized SUV, and makes Nissan officially the automaker with the most bedfellows in the world. Slut.

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Nissan to Debut Kix Mini-SUV

Sunday, October 26th, 2008


Nissan is set to debut a new kei-class SUV called the Kix on October 30. If it looks familiar, that’s because it’s simply a rebadged version of the Mitsubishi Pajero Mini. (more…)

Honda Has New Life Coming

Monday, October 13th, 2008


Here’s a sneak peek at Honda’s popular Life kei car, which will have a full redesign come November. There are three versions, the G, Pastel, and Diva. Looks like the pelican mouth grille is quickly becoming the new corporate face.

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Mazda AZ Wagon and AZ Wagon Custom Style

Monday, September 29th, 2008


Mazda’s version of the Suzuki Wagon R kei car was announced today. The specs are the same as the Wagon R, and also every other kei car because of the category’s strict standards - 660cc motor, two-box shape, 4AT or CVT available, FWD or 4WD drivetrains. You get the picture. (more…)

Daihatsu Tanto Welcome Seat

Thursday, September 18th, 2008


Make your friends stand and hold your umbrellas as you recline in comfort in your Daihatsu Tanto Welcome Seat. Now we’ll see who’s the queen bee!

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Daihatsu Introduces Yet Another Move Variation, the Conte

Monday, August 25th, 2008


The Move Conte joins the Move Custom, and the Move Latte, and the plain-Jane Move in the Daihatsu lineup. Here’s a minisite to go along with it. (more…)

Subaru Stella Revesta S

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

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Here’s is what’s hopefully the last of Subaru special edition cars coming out this month in celebration of the company’s 50th anniversary. Another version based on Stella kei car, it’s the Stella Revesta S. (more…)

Subaru Stella Custom R Limited

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

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There’s an endless assault of Subaru special edition cars coming out this month in celebration of the company’s 50th anniversary. As opposed to the L Limited, this one goes for the hip urban driver with its tagline “Sense of City.” (more…)

Subaru Stella L Limited

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

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There’s a bombardment of Subaru special edition cars coming out this month in celebration of the company’s 50th anniversary. Here’s another kei offering, the Stella L Limited, complete with new Coral Orange Metallic color. (more…)

Subaru R2 Favorite Edition

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

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There’s a cavaclade of Subaru special edition cars coming out this month in celebration of the company’s 50th anniversary. Here’s the kei segment one, the R2 Favorite Edition. Special equipment list after the jump. (more…)