I got a chance to drive a classic Beetle a few months back... for the first time, ever (don't ask why it's taken so long).
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No power. But no brakes. No power steering, either.
Lovely thing. You only go as fast as you can go, and no further. But the unfiltered steering and controls, and the lightness of the car, make it feel like it's going quick enough.
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Originally Posted by rmay635703
Holy crap batman
I didn't know Japanese carmakers made diesel kei cars.
Is that a 660cc twin too?
Would love to import that.
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793 cc twin, according to the specs... though I (SADLY) didn't get a chance to pop the engine compartment open for pics.
Suzuki is big in India, and India loves diesels, so no, it's not Japanese, even if it's Japanese (if that makes sense). A Maruti-Suzuki product, this thing. Don't know if it could pass the sniffer test, but surprisingly, it is supposed to be Euro IV compatible... direct injection, four-valve head (8V total) with a turbo and intercooler.
Won't set your pants on fire, but the low-end torque is enough to get you going quick.