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Originally Posted by Timpo
The modern kei cars are not bad. Japan made this standard that kei cars must be just as safe as normal cars.
They are safe enough to pass North American regulations.
In fact, Mitsubishi i is actually a kei car in Japan.
In North America, 660cc engine was replaced with electric motor(Mitsubishi i-Miev), but chassis/platform are all identical.
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not quite correct. the north american version of the japanese i-miev is larger:
Mitsubishi i-MiEV - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The U.S.-only version is enlarged, has redesigned front and rear bumpers,[133] and includes more features than the Japanese and European versions in order to meet crash standards, government mandates, and the preferences of the U.S. consumers. The American version is 285 millimetres (11.2 in) longer than the Japanese version, 110 millimetres (4.3 in) wider,[4] and slightly taller. It also has advanced airbags and the mandated tire-pressure monitoring system (TPMS), has an upgraded interior and features more accessories.
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