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

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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
    @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

    @metricstormtrooper

    Жыл бұрын

    Sycophant.

  • @darius2640

    @darius2640

    Жыл бұрын

    Camissa is making it Hagerty is only paying the bills

  • @EvanMcC240

    @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

    @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

    @demirdx7227

    Жыл бұрын

    Definitely agree not one bad video

  • @darkmugetsu6572
    @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

    @bbostic_5

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @darkmugetsu6572

    @darkmugetsu6572

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bbostic_5 I buy from EtsuRyu LLC

  • @bbostic_5

    @bbostic_5

    Жыл бұрын

    @@darkmugetsu6572 thanks!

  • @Poorschedriver

    @Poorschedriver

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @davidryder5082

    @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
    @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

    @MrCargod05

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @discountfeces

    @discountfeces

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @raceace
    @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

    @chihamats

    Жыл бұрын

    I just realised that😂 JAMA(邪魔)lol

  • @AutoReport1

    @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

    @SimonBauer7

    11 ай бұрын

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

  • @pixelnazgul

    @pixelnazgul

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @pradityanurizky2047
    @pradityanurizky2047 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @van1ty821

    @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

    @jeffe4432

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @lucashenderson2775

    @lucashenderson2775

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Kalantinus94

    @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

    @lazydadsgarage

    Жыл бұрын

    @Jason Cammisa we love you do more videos!

  • @muffin4600
    @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

    @sl33per1

    Жыл бұрын

    Don't forget the Honda City Turbo!

  • @NERGYStudios

    @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

    @mattnessfreshness

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @tanaka90

    @tanaka90

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @PlatinumNath

    @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
    @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

    @reinbeers5322

    Жыл бұрын

    I thought the S1000 got cancelled before production.

  • @rinhato8453

    @rinhato8453

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @endgamerplays
    @endgamerplays Жыл бұрын

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

  • @MaverickPhantom

    @MaverickPhantom

    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

    @volo870

    13 күн бұрын

    Comparing _anything_ to an SUV is an insult!

  • @moneeb343
    @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

    @Sadslantyface

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @IanCharlesPearce

    @IanCharlesPearce

    Жыл бұрын

    Just don't crash. C rating crash test

  • @Obi-WanKannabis

    @Obi-WanKannabis

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @muffin4600

    @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

    @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
    @Petrospect Жыл бұрын

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

  • @thedeadpoet000

    @thedeadpoet000

    Жыл бұрын

    Dude, same.

  • @stuartgreenshields5591

    @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

    @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

    @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

    @danielbrealey2924

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @CruiseControl1
    @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

    @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

    @stevenwilliams1805

    Жыл бұрын

    I'd definitely love to have a Beat.

  • @woodendoorgarage
    @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 😁.

  • @kanegomes1003
    @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

    @jovencortez3551

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @mhkeuns
    @mhkeuns Жыл бұрын

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

  • @IDv8I
    @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.

  • @GJ-ix8gy
    @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.

  • @Tomtomgo98Indie
    @Tomtomgo98Indie Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Te1ecastermaster
    @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

    @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

    @realAlexChoi

    Жыл бұрын

    ITBs 😩

  • @tibitekutan
    @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.

  • @XunoHa
    @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.

  • @tonyluk2546
    @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!!

  • @captainchaos0666
    @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.

  • @qdubizzle
    @qdubizzle Жыл бұрын

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

  • @MohamedAli965
    @MohamedAli965 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @infinitesmarticulls3933
    @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 ❤️

  • @SilverScarletSpider
    @SilverScarletSpider Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Kalepsis
    @Kalepsis Жыл бұрын

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

  • @BlessUpwithme
    @BlessUpwithme Жыл бұрын

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

  • @r0bb3rse
    @r0bb3rse Жыл бұрын

    Finally a new episode! Entertaining as always.

  • @Deane597
    @Deane597 Жыл бұрын

    I would love an AZ-1 looks so fun!

  • @FBISHOJI

    @FBISHOJI

    Жыл бұрын

    Kei cars are awesome

  • @juliojimenez415
    @juliojimenez415 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @shingoose6197
    @shingoose6197 Жыл бұрын

    I've been missing Revelations! Thank youuuuu!

  • @Tox1cAshes
    @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

    @luckypickle3982

    Жыл бұрын

    What cars and coffee and what color was it?

  • @Tox1cAshes

    @Tox1cAshes

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @luckypickle3982

    @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.

  • @bawintermage8351
    @bawintermage8351 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @aymanrahman1737

    @aymanrahman1737

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Mastermind12358

    @Mastermind12358

    Жыл бұрын

    How about electric kei cars?

  • @aymanrahman1737

    @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

    @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

    @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

  • @tomhoots
    @tomhoots Жыл бұрын

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

  • @dimas44444
    @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!!!

  • @adrianz5062
    @adrianz5062 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @xapaiz
    @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

  • @paulfive9s
    @paulfive9s Жыл бұрын

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

  • @michellemieux1544
    @michellemieux1544 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @samnangchea5025
    @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.

  • @ef7andapp170
    @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

  • @tusharchugh4782
    @tusharchugh4782 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @brianhood8768
    @brianhood8768 Жыл бұрын

    Outstanding as always!

  • @AbrahamArthemius
    @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

    @krisnadiimam4556

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @AbrahamArthemius

    @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.

  • @ymb9shinzou743
    @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.

  • @PeteRench
    @PeteRench Жыл бұрын

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

  • @lm971120
    @lm9711209 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)!

  • @jhowardstl
    @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

    @qxtankxp

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @muffin4600

    @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

    @jhowardstl

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @jhowardstl

    @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

    @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

  • @justaformer11b95
    @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

  • @gbalstad
    @gbalstad Жыл бұрын

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

  • @ManuVyas-social
    @ManuVyas-social Жыл бұрын

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

  • @hawkshadowoseanacy5171
    @hawkshadowoseanacy5171 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, that Beat sounds pretty dang good.

  • @EvilSSP
    @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.

  • @thelastdragonbender5824
    @thelastdragonbender5824 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @colubrinedeucecreative
    @colubrinedeucecreative Жыл бұрын

    Your team does great work. Thanks!

  • @josephnus
    @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

    @thatcopenguy

    Жыл бұрын

    And the sales flop of NSX & LFA 😂

  • @jamiepeterson5646

    @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.

  • @MohamedHefny2705
    @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.

  • @hreeman
    @hreeman Жыл бұрын

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

  • @WatchmakerErik
    @WatchmakerErik Жыл бұрын

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

  • @JIM-TREFVTRETRE
    @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

    @calvinnyala9580

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @kreiker8902
    @kreiker8902 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @alphaenterprise2232
    @alphaenterprise2232 Жыл бұрын

    It was well worth waiting for another episode

  • @krishnakanthcake
    @krishnakanthcake Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this awesome video

  • @GreggCesaroni
    @GreggCesaroni Жыл бұрын

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

  • @eriksantoso1741
    @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

    @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

    @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.

  • @leokatigbak6102
    @leokatigbak6102 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations Hagerty for this very interesting and informative article on Kei cars.

  • @marcinhernik1270
    @marcinhernik1270 Жыл бұрын

    Mooore Jason Cammisa videos!!!

  • @maxkozak710
    @maxkozak710 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @ACommenterOnYouTube
    @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 ...

  • @chrisylink
    @chrisylink Жыл бұрын

    One of my all time favorite episodes. Incredible vehicles

  • @captnjaygreybeard6394
    @captnjaygreybeard6394 Жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed the video, thanks 👍

  • @joseflores-is8mq
    @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 .

  • @tommywang8229
    @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.

  • @Z-Twinturbo
    @Z-Twinturbo Жыл бұрын

    awesome video as always Jason, keep up the cool content! 😎

  • @cesarreyes8736
    @cesarreyes8736 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @user-fn3py8hv9p
    @user-fn3py8hv9p Жыл бұрын

    This needs to be translated to Japanese

  • @pedroagogo
    @pedroagogo Жыл бұрын

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

  • @VWdude278
    @VWdude278 Жыл бұрын

    More of these episodes that feature Jason Cammisa. This is great content!

  • @tydshiin5783
    @tydshiin5783 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @tydshiin5783

    @tydshiin5783

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @kj007a
    @kj007a Жыл бұрын

    Geeza! You're cool. Thanks for the awesome video.

  • @guessundheit6494
    @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.

  • @colinbrassington3192
    @colinbrassington3192 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic, been waiting for this one since the podcast..! Also been excited to have one of these 3 since I learned about them on Gran Turismo 2. Any of them. I love them all.

  • @weakie87
    @weakie87 Жыл бұрын

    Absolute gem of a video! Arigato!

  • @cptbtwth
    @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.

  • @droberts573
    @droberts573 Жыл бұрын

    Always enjoy your videos Sir

  • @nicholasboogades9994
    @nicholasboogades9994 Жыл бұрын

    Love it Jason, keep it up👏🏽

  • @ramadhanisme7
    @ramadhanisme7 Жыл бұрын

    You forgot the daihatsu copen, the underrated of the trio

  • @JorgeFrancoVilla
    @JorgeFrancoVilla Жыл бұрын

    World-class automotive content. Keep it up!

  • @geoff2027
    @geoff2027 Жыл бұрын

    Love your perspective.

  • @godzilla_area5111
    @godzilla_area5111 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @wesleyzimmerman6093
    @wesleyzimmerman6093 Жыл бұрын

    ❤ I could listen/watch Jason all day. Everything is well presented and interesting, and he’s 🔥

  • @gavinlagrange6322
    @gavinlagrange6322 Жыл бұрын

    This was truly joyous

  • @cledesma135
    @cledesma135 Жыл бұрын

    Simply the best host on any show on any platform.

  • @anthonyfrench3169
    @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!!

  • @toddkane3152
    @toddkane3152 Жыл бұрын

    High quality entertainment. Thank you!

  • @toddkane3152

    @toddkane3152

    Жыл бұрын

    Sound clips speak volumes here.

  • @labestiaazul5428
    @labestiaazul5428 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @eymardbarron748
    @eymardbarron748 Жыл бұрын

    Always been a fan of the Cappuccino, thank you sir!

  • @nikcodling
    @nikcodling Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for reminding me how much I want a Honda Beat!

  • @hansdampf6916
    @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!

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