According to a survey conducted in 2023 about the usage of light motor vehicles among private households and businesses in Japan, the majority of kei car drivers were married couples with children already living independently and out of the house, with 31 percent. Only two percent of mini car owners were childless married couples. 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 family status
June 1 to July 12, 2023; the Japanese fiscal year runs from April 1 to March 31
Number of respondents
1,782 respondents
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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