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Sep 11 2009 7 Comments

Almost comically compact Japanese car

No doubt due to concerns about cost and fuel economy, mini-cars in Japan continue to be top sellers, and Toyota’s recent decision to hire 800 temporary workers in a bid to keep up with demand for the Prius proves that even when an elfin form isn’t a factor, fuel efficiency is.

Yet that said, this quest for compactness and economy can sometimes go too far, as although a convertible, the contraption below looks uncomfortable to say the least. And cool doesn’t even come into it.

compact Japanese car

Plus whatever make it may be, although it’s probably not a Honda,

compact Japanese car

it’s hand luggage only along with potentially perilous situations aplenty.

compact Japanese car

Categorized: Odd

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  1. phossil says

    9/12/2009 at 6:07 am

    I think it has pedals.

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  2. Debs says

    9/12/2009 at 11:59 am

    Haha! Love the indicators!!

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  3. mark says

    9/12/2009 at 10:24 pm

    hahah
    very nice car!

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  4. Tornadoes28 says

    9/14/2009 at 6:49 am

    It looks like a toy car. I would not want to drive that on a Los Angeles freeway.

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  5. Josie says

    9/14/2009 at 9:18 am

    I’m surprised it’s street-legal.

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  6. adam says

    9/15/2009 at 5:11 am

    sunny days are the best days for this iron stallion. take that cover off and let your hair blow as the good Lord intended…..or as I intend to do.

    table for one please.

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  7. Dean says

    9/27/2009 at 6:26 am

    I was wondering about the old BAR Honda formula one truck?

    Reply

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