Automobile Classification - Hatchbacks - Ultracompact Car

Ultracompact Car

In 2012, Japan Transport and Tourism Ministry will allow local government to use ultracompact cars as transport for residents and tourists in their limiting areas. The size of ultracompact car will be less than minicars, but has engine greater than 50cc displacement and capable for one or two person(s). Ultracompact car cannot use minicars standard, because of strict safety standards for minicars. The regulation about running capacity and safety performance of ultracompact car will be published in early autumn. Today, there are car smaller than ultracompact cars is called category-1 motorized vehicles which it has 50cc displacement or less and only one seat for the driver.

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