Japanese Micro-Mini Automobiles

摘要

This report provides a data base on Japanese micro-mini automobiles. These micro-mini automobiles are defined as 4 passenger, 4 wheel automobiles that have an engine displacement of less than 1.4 liters and weigh less than 800 kg. Information collected included description of micro-mini vehicles being marketed in Japan in 1981; data on the introduction of micro-mini vehicles, and annual sales/registration data for the past ten years; market/use data for micro-mini vehicles; safety related data for micro-mini vehicles; perceived safety and institutional issues for micro-mini vehicles; and available future products plans of manufacturers of micro-mini automobiles.