Japan's kei cars. Compact, practical and full of character.
Kei cars are the most uniquely Japanese vehicles you can import. Under 3.4 metres long, with 660cc engines and outstanding fuel economy, they are cheap to run, easy to park and range from sensible city cars to genuine sports coupes.
Why source Kei Cars from Japan?
Lowest running costs of any import
Kei car engines are simple, fuel-efficient and cheap to service. Most models achieve 18-22L/100km in mixed driving. Insurance and registration costs are low due to their compact size.
Models that simply do not exist in Australia
Japan has hundreds of kei car variants. Sports models like the Honda S660 and Daihatsu Copen, lifestyle vans like the N-Van, and retro models like the Figaro and Pao are all JDM-only.
Exceptional value
Kei cars are affordable to buy and affordable to run. Clean N-Box and Spacia models land in Australia for $10,000-$18,000. Retro and sports models command more but still represent strong value.
Top Kei Cars picks at Japanese auction
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Honda N-Box
Most PopularJapan's best-selling car for years running. Tall wagon kei with exceptional interior space, sliding rear doors and outstanding safety ratings. Available as standard and N-Box Custom.
JF1/JF2 (2011-2017) and JF3/JF4 (2017+). Custom variants add premium trim and styling.
Suzuki Jimny
Best 4WD KeiThe fourth-generation JB74 Jimny is one of the most desirable compact 4WDs in the world. Genuine off-road capability, iconic styling and strong resale. New ones are hard to get in Australia.
JB74W (2018+). Earlier JB23 and JB33 are also popular 25-year options.
Honda S660
Best Sports KeiMid-engine, rear-wheel-drive kei sports car. Only 660cc but with a turbocharger and a six-speed manual option. One of the most engaging small cars ever built.
JW5 (2015-2022). Modest peak of 47hp but very light at 830kg. Pure driving pleasure.
Daihatsu Copen
Best ConvertibleTiny convertible roadster with aluminium hardtop and active roof. The LA400K second generation (2014+) is the best version with significantly updated styling and dynamics.
LA400K (2014+) is the pick. L880K (2002-2012) first gen is the 25-year option.
Suzuki Spacia
Best Family KeiThe Spacia and Spacia Custom are tall-wagon kei cars aimed at families. Sliding rear doors, excellent interior packaging and available as a Spacia Gear lifestyle variant.
MK53S (2017+) is most available. Spacia Gear adds off-road styling trim.
Nissan Sakura
Best Kei EVThe first mass-market kei EV. Fully electric, 180km real-world range and designed for daily urban use. Japan's best-selling EV for consecutive months after launch.
B6AW (2022+). Confirm SEVS compliance eligibility before bidding.
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