Disclaimer
Limits on the reference information published here: import rules change, specifications are typical rather than guaranteed, and auction grades are inspector judgements.
Last updated 2026-09-16.
General information only
Everything on this site is general reference information. It is not legal, customs, tax or engineering advice and should not be relied on alone for a purchase or import decision.
Rules change
Import eligibility and vehicle registration rules differ by country and by state or province, and several jurisdictions have changed their treatment of kei vehicles in recent years. Confirm current requirements with the relevant authority.
Specifications are typical, not guaranteed
Figures given for models and generations are typical for the range. Any individual vehicle's specification is established from its own documentation.
Chassis code conventions have exceptions
Manufacturer coding schemes are consistent enough to be useful but are not absolute. The identification plate and export certificate are authoritative for a specific vehicle.
Auction grades are judgements
Condition grades are an auction inspector's opinion at a point in time, not a warranty, and standards vary between auction houses.
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