According to a survey conducted in 2023 about the usage of light motor vehicles among private households and businesses in Japan, most kei car drivers were female, with only 38 percent of main drivers being male. Japanese mini cars or kei cars must not exceed 3.4 meters in length, 2 meters in height, and 1.48 meters in width. The engine capacity is restricted to 0.66 liters.
Distribution of light motor passenger vehicle ownership in Japan in fiscal year 2023, by gender
June 1 to July 12, 2023; the Japanese fiscal year runs from April 1 to March 31
Number of respondents
1,961 respondents
Special properties
the Japanese fiscal year runs from April 1 to March 31
Method of interview
Face-to-face interview
Supplementary notes
Survey targets were domestic households and businesses in possession of light vehicles.
Passenger cars are classified under Japan’s Road Vehicles Act in three categories, based primarily on engine capacity: “standard” (over 2,000cc), “small” (661cc-2,000cc), and “mini” (660cc and under).
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