The Honda Beat Is the Sporty Kei Car That's Big on Fun and Small in Size

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The Honda Beat Is the Sporty Kei Car That's Big on Fun and Small in Size

This article was published by Joe Donaldson (@Joey D) on August 1st, 2018 in the Car Culture category.

 

[Epic B]

Over here in Canada I think I've seen at least one these before. The import cutoff is 15 years here I think.

 

[Lubeify100]

I want one in Carnival Yellow

 

[Downhill Dino]

I was able to ride in one once and it was a hilarious little thing. I love Kei cars, and it solidified that I must own one at some point in the future. The only thing is it's super scary to be next to trucks or semis.

 

[Dennisch]

We need more kei cars for Europe. Small cars are the best.

 

[Chris Till]

I love Kei Sports Cars. The car I was most looking forward to in the latest update was the Honda S660 and it’s as much fun as I expected to throw around. I really want them to bring it to Europe, and Kei cars in general. There are so many great ones. I suppose it would be sad if they weren’t exclusive to Japan any longer and it took away something special about Japanese motoring, but I think the benefits to everyone are too great to pass up.

 

[RaceFuchs]

It might be fun but good lord... this is one ugly car.

 

[Apple Slipper]

I have seen one in white during my family trip to Japan back in January of this year. Looks great! Here are my photos of the Honda Beat.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Saw my first one in Detroit the size difference is laughable especially next to a Toyota Century

 

[Matej]

Funny, up until now I thought only the later models could be had with a rear spoiler.

 

[Rage Racer]

I always liked it. My favourite Kei-car ever. Glad to see it in GT Sport.
There are some in Russia, too.

 

[DesertPenguin]

nevermind

 

[Venari]

I can't agree with the AZ-1 comment. The Beat was always a plain and ugly spud, and you can date it pretty much to the year. The AZ-1 was much more adventurous, and I think it's aged much better than the uber-Japanese Honda.

Just my 2 yen. Go see Tom's Turbo Garage to see how he dressed his AZ-1 up.

 

[05XR8]

I can't agree with the AZ-1 comment. The Beat was always a plain and ugly spud, and you can date it pretty much to the year. The AZ-1 was much more adventurous, and I think it's aged much better than the uber-Japanese Honda.

Just my 2 yen. Go see Tom's Turbo Garage to see how he dressed his AZ-1 up.

But if you look at them stock, the Beat is smooth. The AZ-1 looks more 1980s(like an MR2) than '90s.

 

[ScottPuss20]

Meanwhile in Australia... There's pretty much none.