Japan's Microcars in America? The Wild Plan Trump Just Approved

Could Kei cars — Japan’s famously tiny, ultra-efficient microcars — actually be coming to the United States? After President Donald Trump spotted these miniature cars during a recent trip to Asia and asked why they aren’t sold in America, things escalated quickly. Trump directed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to work with NHTSA and “clear the deck” so U.S. companies like Toyota could potentially build Kei-style vehicles right here in America.

In this video, we break down everything you need to know about this wild story:
• What Kei cars actually are — from their 660cc engines to their tiny dimensions.
• How cars like the Honda N-Box became Japan’s top-selling vehicle.
• Why the Suzuki Jimny has a global cult following and could seriously threaten Jeep in the U.S.
• The huge safety and engineering challenges these microcars would face on American highways filled with massive SUVs and lifted pickup trucks.
• How U.S. regulations, CAFE standards, and Trump’s policy changes could make room for cheaper, lightweight cars again.
• Why Americans desperately need affordable new cars as prices push toward $47,000.
• Whether Kei cars could realistically be engineered to meet U.S. crash, safety, and emissions regulations.

We also explore the economics behind Kei cars, how Japan keeps them inexpensive, and what would happen to their price once “Americanized.”

Would YOU drive a Kei car in the U.S.? Would you trust one on the freeway? And would a Jimny at $25K knock the Wrangler off its throne? Let us know in the comments!

0:00 - 1:13 Trump Approves Kei Cars
1:13 - 2:08 Honda N-Box
2:08 - 2:46 What is a Kei Car?
2:46 - 3:26 Is it Safe for the US?
3:26 - 4:51 Suzuki Jimny!
4:51 - 5:47 25 Year Import Rule
5:47 - 6:27 Would Kei Cars Work?
6:27 - 7:00 We Need Cheap Cars!
7:00 - 7:56 New MPG Rules
7:56 - 9:05 Kei Car Pricing
9:05 - 9:29 Would You Buy a Kei Car?

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