The Suzuki Cappuccino was introduced for the 1987 model year as an attempt to add some sportiness to the Suzuki lineup in native Japan. In a photograph it looks like a Mazda MX-5 competitor, but with a total length of only 129 inches and a 1598 lb curb weight, the Cappuccino was closer to a go-kart and it conformed to Japan's Kei (Keijidosha light car) regulations that gave buyers a tax break and easier license/insurance requirements. Find this 1991 Suzuki Cappuccino offered for $8,809 FOB via tradecarview.com. Tip from FuelTruck.
TradeCarView is a website that claims to allow US buyers to buy JDM cars and help import them into the US with ease. I've never used their services (or any other importer) so I can't say for certain what they offer versus the competition, but if you can really get a Suzuki Cappuccino for about $9k FOB (freight on board) delivered to the US, it certainly sounds like a good deal.
The Cappuccino uses a 657cc DOHC inline-3 (to conform with Japanese Kei car standards) that is turbocharged to produce 63 horsepower into a 5-speed manual gearbox. The sub 1-liter powerplant is going to feel overwhelmed in US traffic, but like fun trying to keep up.
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The Seller's name is Rabbit ? This carrot seems high as there are others for half the money.....
ReplyDeleteThese are so small and a lot of fun but oh man I could build one hell of a fast/fun Miata for 9grand!
ReplyDeleteThis makes a Miata look down right Macho!
ReplyDeleteNever heard of TradeCarView, thanks for featuring this!
ReplyDeleteI really dig these Kei cars and I giving serious thought to grabbing one in the next couple of years. Honda Beat is probably my go-to choice, but from what I'm reading the Cappuccino and the Autozam are easily upgraded to more powerful drivetrains.