I’m deciding on whether I want to make a rally car version or not, but I gotta finish some things before I do that so if I do decide it might be a bit later. Though to be honest the Hatchy does do pretty decent on Beam, but I think it might be do to it’s relatively small size making it look faster.
1952-1961 Taimania Zed Mk. I
The Zed was the first car Hanaki and his friends ever designed, though he held it back in favor of other vehicles until a small budget family car would be needed in the brand, and by this time Hanaki never really could think of a name for the car…so he just went with Zeddo. That being Zed in Japanese…
The Zed’s designing stood out among the Chita, Oki, Mika, and Monetsu. That being it was the first car designed by Hanaki and that it also had sort of different design cues making it look a little unique from the others. Since the war had ended 7 years prior and people started making babies ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°). Family cars and pickup trucks were all the rage, so the Zed and Oki quickly became the company’s top seller with a total of 1,415,347 units sold in its first 4 years making it Taimania’s 2nd most quickly sold and most iconic car.
The Zed comes in 1 trim. . .
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H - The base and only trim (circa. 1950-1961)
2.0L I4 NiniP Engine
77hp - 100lb-ft
2024lb
0-60: 16.6 seconds -
Comes With:
Basic fabric interior w/ air conditioning
3-speed Manual Transmission
Spare Wheel
Manual Locks, Windows & Seats
F/R Drum Breaks
3,250lb Loading Capacity
Price: $900.00 (8,700.00 in Inflation)
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1950-1961 Taimania Mika Mk.1 (REMASTERED)
The Mika was released on November 14th, 1950 making it Taimania’s first and one of Taimania’s most rare cars with 468 models still driving. The Mika was (now is) a small 2 or 4 door sedan before becoming a small coupe in 1962. It was a staple of early Japanese civilian cars and is a common collectors car of many who seek it.
The Mika was an oddball to your average post-war Japanese citizen in 1950. It was different. It was a small 2 or 4 door sedan made for people who did not have a lot of money. It was rugged, light, cheap, and somewhat comfortable…at least…in 1950, and people instantly jumped onto this new trend of small affordable cars for the masses with the Mika being the successful startup to the company that Hanaki wished for. Another reason for its easy startup was that there wasn’t much competition in 1950, unlike today where the Mika struggles in most markets.
The Mika came in 1 trim
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H - The base and only trim (circa. 1950-1961)
2.0L I4 Model R Engine
94hp - 100lb-ft
1789lb
0-60: 14.6 seconds -
Comes With:
Basic fabric interior w/ air conditioning & holder for portable radios (added in 1960)
3-speed Manual Transmission
No Spare Wheel
Manual Locks, Windows & Seats
F/R Drums
1,004lb Loading Capacity
Price: $545.00 ($5,700.00 in Inflation)
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Sorry for not posting in…20 or more days. I just needed a break from the computer and just recently got back and hope to post more in February. I am posting this in celebration of my 1st anniversary on the forums!
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A V6 of that size is never going to be very refined, especially if it has a 90-degree bank angle. And the quadruple fog lights are overkill in my view, while the license plate bracket belongs in the vast expanse of blank space at the rear. The rest of the car isn’t too bad aesthetically, though.
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2021 Taimania Hatchy Mk. VI
In partnership with Itachi Motors by @Holts we present the Itachi Zinc and the Taimania Hatchy.
The Itachi designed Hatchback body presents bold and sleek lines with a hint of sportiness for the urban roads. The Hatchy inclused a sunroof as standard with the all new Pet Ventilation System for those furry little friends that need to stay in your car. Fitted with high tech Itachi LED Headlights the Hatchy makes sure you can see in the dark. The Hatchy also comes in a multitude of vibrant and colorful colors making for an exciting little car in a road of greys, whites, & blacks. Made to compete alongside the Kadett Beat and other urban hatchbacks the Hatchy and the Zinc make for fair competitors.
Taimania EV Technology
A new EV model is offered on the Hatchy for the 2021 model year. Giving you a 210 mile range. The EV model is the most tech savvy as most EV cars would be with the Auto Parking System and Accident Prevention being offered. The eco-friendly
and definitely not made by lithium which in turn makes more polutionbatteries offer you a soft quiet and fairly quick ride making sure you get there on one charge. The EV model will be offered in June 2020.
Sportiness
Obviously it wouldn’t be an urban hot hatch without a schporty model. The clever engineers at Itachi were able to make the Hatchy and the Zinc quick little cars while keeping a soft and comfortable urban ride
did i mention this is an urban car?. Because performance is Taimania’s biggest concern apart from keeping the customer happy. So these little cars can be quick and indeed they are. Even though the Zinc is the slower of the two. They both have a light and quick feel to them. All models except the EV will be offered with Manuals and traditional Handbrakes so if you want to rip it out in your local Publix you can.
The Hatchy will be available in 4 trims. . .
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H - Base Trim
1.9L AT19E i4 Engine
127hp - 167lb-ft
3252lbs
0-60: 9.5s
MPG: 35.9 MPG -
Specs:
Basic Cloth Interior w/ Basic Infotainment (TaiConnect WiFi optional)
6-speed Auto/7-speed Manual
Basic Manual Climate Control
Auto Locks/Windows
Manual Seats
Spare Tire (underneath boot carpeting)
ESC + LC (optional)
ESC (standard)
Pet Ventilation System (standard on all Taimania models)
Auto Parking System (optional)
Accident Prevention System (optional)
Blind Spot Warning System (standard)
Digital Gauges (not offered)
Mk. VI Badging (optional)
Aid Kit (optional)
Roadside Assistance Kit (optional)
Interior Mood Lighting System (not offered)
Built in Cooler (not offered)
Price: $20,100.00
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HE - Second Trim
2.0L “McMinton” i5
210hp - 230lb-ft
3344lbs
0-60: 8.4s
MPG: 40.1 MPG -
Specs:
Standard Cloth Interior w/ Standard Infotainment (TaiConnect WiFi optional)
7-speed Auto/7-speed Manual
Basic Manual Climate Control
Auto Locks/Windows
4-way Manual Seats
Spare Tire (underneath boot carperting)
ESC + LC (optional)
ESC (standard)
Pet Ventilation System (standard on all Models)
Auto Parking System (optional)
Accident Prevention System (optional)
Blind Spot Warning System (standard)
Digital Gauges (optional)
Mk. VI Badging (optional)
Aid Kit (optional)
Roadside Assistance Kit (optional)
Interior Mood Lighting System (optional)
Built in Cooler (optional)
Price: $22,340.00
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EV - Electric Model
210 Mile Battery Pack
137hp - 174lb-ft
3002lbs
0-60: 8.8s
One-Charge Mileage: 210 Miles -
Standard Interior w/ Basic Infotainmant (TaiConnect Standard)
7-speed Auto
Basic Auto Climate Control
Auto Locks/Windows/Seats
Roadside Instand Tire Fix (located inside glovebox compartment)
ESC + LC (standard)
ESC (not offered)
Pet Ventilation System (standard on all Models)
Auto Parking System (standard)
Accident Prevention System (standard)
Blind Spot Warning System (standard)
Digital Gauges (standard)
Mk. VI Badging (optional)
Aid Kit (optional)
Roadside Assistance Kit (optional)
Interior Mood Lighting System (standard)
Built in Cooler (optional)
Price: $28,996.00
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RSi5 - Rally Sport/Highest Trim
Turbocharged 2.6L “McMinton” i5 Engine
225hp - 263lb-ft
3227lbs
0-60: 6.4s
MPG: 31.5 MPG -
Specs:
Sport Cloth/Leather Interior w/ Bucket Seats & Basic Infotainmant (TaiConnect Standard)
7-speed Auto/7-speed Manual
Basic Auto Climate Control
Auto Locks/Windows/Seats
Spare Tire (underneath boot carpeting)
ESC + LC (standard)
ESC (not offered)
Pet Ventilation System (standard on all Models)
Auto Parking System (optional)
Accident Prevention System (standard)
Blind Spot Warning System (standard)
Digital Gauges (optional)
Mk. VI Badging (optional)
Aid Kit (optional)
Roadside Assistance Kit (optional)
Interior Mood Lighting System (standard)
Built in Cooler (optional)
Price: $25,100.00
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The AT15E is a 1.5l turbocharged engine. That’s what the 15 mean AT15E mean “Affordable Turbocharged 1.5l economical”. But anyways, what happened to the standard gas milage? In that case, you could have kept the engine the standard 1.5l since it makes same power instead of loosing 10+ MPG. But taimanias version of the zinc is not bad at all
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2021 Taimania Chita/ST36 Mk. XII (Repost)
The all new Chita introduces a bugeye retro design mixed with simple sporty style and lightweight performance for a relatively cheap price. Our designers have designed this retro sports coupe for it’s 12th Generation celebrating 70 years of production.
Sporty Design
The Chita (ST36 in Asian markets) gives for a nice sporty look with a feeling of affordability. With sleek lines and design cues from the Mika, The Chita offers quite a lot for it’s simple yet sexy styling. The semi-monotaillights wrap around the back and to the side giving a modern sporty look that flows with the body lines. The massive bugeye headlights offer more style and with our new LED technology offer you a bright ride in the darkest of environments. The side indicators act as both the side flare and side indicators and holds the Mk. 12 badging.
Convertibles
The all new Chita is also offered in a convertible variant. With the HE and HS trim levels. This offers slightly better performance with the added airflow to your face. The HE and HS Cabrio variants will be offered in the U.S market in Fall 2020 starting at $22,400.00
Performance
As you’ve heard us mention multiple times in this showcase. The Chita/ST36 is an entry level sports car (Made to rival against other popular models such as the Quezon SR Series by @variationofvariables for example), and we didn’t hold back with the new Chita. With the Chita being available with an RSi model. Adding a Turbocharged 3.0L I6 making 364hp and pushing it’s 0-60 to 3.7 seconds. Adding a lighter chassis adding a lighter and faster ride.
The 2021 Chita comes in 6 trims. . .
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H - Base Trim
1.5L AT15S TurbEco I3
168hp - 146lb-ft
2596lbs
0-60: 6.78s
MPG: 47.4 -
Standard Features:
Specs:
Basic Cloth/Leather Interior w/ Basic Infotainment (TaiConnect WiFi optional)
6-speed Manual
Basic Automatic Climate Control
Manual Seats
Auto Locks/Windows
Tire Repair Kit (located in glove compartment)
ESC -
Options:
Pet Ventilation System (standard on all Taimania models)
Auto Parking System (not offered)
Accident Prevention System
Blind Spot Warning System (not offered)
Digital Gauges
Mk. 12 badging
Aid Kit
Roadside Assistance Kit
Interior Mood Lighting System
Built in Cooler (not offered)
Price: $19,100.00
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HE - Standard Trim
1.8L AT18S TurbEco I3
203hp - 159lb-ft
2690lbs
0-60: 5.95s
MPG: 39.7 -
Standard Features
Standard Cloth/Leather Interior w/ Basic Infotainment (TaiConnect WiFi optional)
6-speed Auto/7-speed Manual
Standard Automatic Climate Control
Manual Seats
Auto Locks/Windows
Tire Repair Kit (located in glove compartment)
ESC -
Options:
Pet Ventilation System (standard on all Taimania models)
Auto Parking System (not offered)
Accident Prevention System
Blind Spot Warning System
Digital Gauges
Mk. 12 badging
Aid Kit
Roadside Assistance Kit
Interior Mood Lighting System
Built in Cooler (not offered)
Price: $23,600.00
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HS - Sport Trim
2.0L ST20S Turbocharged I4
205hp - 185lb-ft
2782lbs
0-60: 5.59s
MPG: 34.2 -
Standard Features:
Sport Cloth Interior w/ Basic Infotainment (TaiConnect WiFi optional)
6-speed Sequential
Standard Automatic Climate Control
Auto Locks/Windows/Seats
Tire Repair Kit (located in glove compartment)
ESC -
Options:
Pet Ventilation System (standard on all Taimania models)
Auto Parking System (not offered)
Accident Prevention System
Blind Spot Warning System
Digital Gauges
Mk. 12 badging
Aid Kit
Roadside Assistance Kit
Interior Mood Lighting System
Price: $24,300.00
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RSi6 - Sort of GT trim (only offered in Inline engines)
3.0L ST30S Turbocharged I6
364hp - 322lb-ft
3109lbs
0-60: 3.70s
MPG: 30.9 -
Standard Features:
Sport Cloth Interior w/ Standard Infotainment (TaiConnect WiFi optional)
6-speed DCT
Standard Automatic Climate Control
Auto Locks/Windows/Seats
Tire Repair Kit (located in glove compartment)
ESC -
Options:
Pet Ventilation System (standard on all Taimania models)
Auto Parking System (not offered)
Accident Prevention System
Blind Spot Warning System
Digital Gauges
Mk. 12 badging
Aid Kit
Roadside Assistance Kit
Interior Mood Lighting System
Price: $29,600.00
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HE Cabrio - Standard Cabriolet Variant.
1.8L AT18S TurbEco I3
203hp - 159lb-ft
2961lbs
0-60: 6.30s
MPG: 37.0 -
Standard Features
Standard Cloth/Leather Interior w/ Basic Infotainment (TaiConnect WiFi optional)
6-speed Auto/7-speed Manual
Standard Automatic Climate Control
Manual Seats
Auto Locks/Windows
Tire Repair Kit (located in glove compartment)
ESC -
Options:
Pet Ventilation System (standard on all Taimania models)
Auto Parking System (not offered)
Accident Prevention System
Blind Spot Warning System
Digital Gauges
Mk. 12 badging
Aid Kit
Roadside Assistance Kit
Interior Mood Lighting System
Built in Cooler (not offered)
Price: $24,100.00
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HS Cabrio - Sport Cabriolet Variant
2.0L ST20S Turbocharged I4
205hp - 185lb-ft
3063lbs
0-60: 6.07s
MPG: 32.3 -
Standard Features:
Sport Cloth Interior w/ Basic Infotainment (TaiConnect WiFi optional)
6-speed Sequential
Standard Automatic Climate Control
Auto Locks/Windows/Seats
Tire Repair Kit (located in glove compartment)
ESC -
Options:
Pet Ventilation System (standard on all Taimania models)
Auto Parking System (not offered)
Accident Prevention System
Blind Spot Warning System
Digital Gauges
Mk. 12 badging
Aid Kit
Roadside Assistance Kit
Interior Mood Lighting System
Price: $25,350.00
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1990-1996 Taimania Keijidosha Mk. VI
1990 rolls around and Taimania has finally gotten back onto their feet. With this new found money from the popular Keizai. They started to update older vehicles. One of them being the Keijidosha. Which by 1990 was struggling to be sold despite the kei market’s popularity. So for 1990 it was completely refreshed. With all new technology and better performance.
It was fuel efficient, sporty, and most importantly cheap. It had more modern styling with bugeye headlights that flow with the simple styling. The Keijidosha was revealed at the 1989 Tokyo Motor Show with critical acclaim. It’s small styling and the speed of it’s Turbo model caught the eyes of many. It was released in late 1989 and sold rapidly. Everywhere you looked there was at least one Keijidosha. In 1991 there were rumors a 5 door model would be released for 1992, but was later dismissed. With it’s 660cc I3 made 61 and 63lb-ft horsepower and pushed 0-60 to 11 seconds with the base model which was fairly good for an engine of the size. The reasoning for it’s modest speed despite the low power? It’s lightweight body. At only 1500lbs it was a fairly light car all things considered.
The lightweight body plus the Turbocharged I3 made for a good sport model. The Keijidosha Turbo I3 5MT came with a 660cc Turbocharged I3 making 83hp and 69 lb-ft that with the light body made 0-60 in 8 seconds. The Keijidosha would eventually get updated in 1996 and would tone down the weirdness of the Mk. VI Keijidosha.
The 1990 Keijidosha came in 3 models. . .
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Base I3 4MT - Base Model
660cc Inline 3
61hp - 63lb-ft
1568lbs
0-60: 11.6s
MPG: 45.2 -
Standard Features:
Basic Cloth Interior w/ Basic 8-Track Radio
4-speed Manual
Basic Manual Air Conditioning
Manual Locks/Seats/Windows
Spare Wheel (underneath vehicle)
ABS -
Options:
Cigarette Lighter
Cassette Player
Mk. 6 badging
Vehicle Cover
Aid Kit
Roadside Assistance Kit
4-speed Auto
Price: $6,100.00 ($11,966.36 in inflation)
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Sport I3 4MT - Sport/Standard Model
660cc Inline 3
73hp - 60lb-ft
1544lbs
0-60: 9.9s
MPG: 40.5 -
Standard Features:
Standard Cloth Interior w/ Basic 8-Track Radio
4-speed Manual
Basic Manual Air Conditioning
Manual Locks/Seats/Windows
Spare Wheel (underneath vehicle)
ABS -
Options:
Cigarette Lighter
Cassette Player
Mk. 6 badging
Vehicle Cover
Aid Kit
Roadside Assistance Kit
4-speed Auto
Price: $7,250.00 ($14,222.31 in inflation)
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Turbo I3 5MT - More sporty model
83hp - 69lb-ft
1575lbs
0-60: 8.9s
MPG: 35.8 -
Standard Features:
Standard Cloth Interior w/ Basic Cassette Radio
4-speed Manual
Basic Manual Air Conditioning
Manual Locks/Seats/Windows
Spare Wheel (underneath vehicle)
ABS -
Options:
Cigarette Lighter
Cassette Player
Mk. 6 badging
Vehicle Cover
Aid Kit
Roadside Assistance Kit
4-speed Auto
Price: $9,270.00 ($18,184.95 in inflation)
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2019 Taimania Keijidosha Offland Mk. II
Introduction
The Offland comes back for it’s second generation with a facelifted design and better performance from it’s previous generation. The Offland comes with the standard on all kei cars 660cc engine (with a turbocharger) which gives the Offland fair performance and a rugged feel. Looking at the design it’s the traditional simple designing that Taimania’s have had for since the company began in 1950. With the 4X coming with AWD and is able to pull a caravan trailer or a 1990 Keijidosha on a trailer. The Offland also comes with some of the latest bells and whistles for the price but for weight purposes somethings had to be left out like Lane Keep Assist and the Blind Spot Warning System.
Interior
Moving on to the interior of the Keijidosha Offland we see it had body colored accents with the cozy little manual. A DCT is offered on the HE and 4X so look out for that. The Offland finally introduced an infotainment system with the small 8" Infotainment system which has the basics on it such as music, backup camera, Apple Carplay, etc. And the soft cloth seats eases the ride while retaining the rugged look.
Performance
The Keijidosha Offland isn’t the best when it comes to performance, but we’d like to talk about it. With the Offland coming with an EcoTurbo I3 and Twin-Turbocharged I3 producing up to 124hp and 96lb-ft of torgue, and the Offland is fairly fuel efficient as well with it’s highest MPG rating being 40 miles per gallon (US) and it’s lowest being 36. All in all the Keijidosha Offland Mk. II is fit for it’s second generation and will release on July 10th 2019.
The Keijidosha Offland Mk. II comes in 3 trims. . .
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H 6MT - Base
660cc (900cc in game cause 660cc would make too little hp for a kei suv imo) ET-OHC I3
82hp - 79lb-ft
2402lbs
0-60: 11.8s
MPG: 40.8 -
Standard Features:
Basic Cloth Interior w/ 8" Basic Infotainment (TaiConnect WiFi optional)
6-speed Manual
Basic Manual Climate Control
Manual Seats/Windows
Auto Locks
Spare Tire (on the boot door)
ESC -
Options:
Pet Ventilation System (standard on all Taimania models)
Auto Parking System (not offered)
Accident Prevention System
Blind Spot Warning System (not offered)
Lane Keep Assist (not offered)
Digital Gauges (not offered)
Mk. 2 badging
Aid Kit
Roadside Assistance Kit
Interior Mood Lighting System (not offered)
Price: $15,601.74 (translated to USD)
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HE 6MT - Standard
660cc T-DOHC I3
107hp - 83lb-ft
2410lbs
0-60: 9.6s
MPG: 39.3 -
Standard Features
Standard Cloth/Leather Interior w/ Basic Infotainment (TaiConnect WiFi optional)
6-speed Manual/6-speed DCT (MSRP w/ DCT: $18,134.99)
Standard Manual Climate Control
Manual Seats/Windows
Auto Locks
Spare Tire (on the boot door)
ESC -
Options:
Pet Ventilation System (standard on all Taimania models)
Auto Parking System (not offered)
Accident Prevention System
Blind Spot Warning System (not offered)
Lane Keep Assist (not offered)
Digital Gauges
Mk. 2 badging
Aid Kit
Roadside Assistance Kit
Interior Mood Lighting System
AWD Drivetrain
Price: $17,856.99/$18,134.99
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4X Turbo 7DCT - Offroad/Rugged | Highest
660cc TT-DOHC I3
124hp - 96lb-ft
2504lbs
0-60: 8.35s
MPG: 36.9 -
Standard Features
Standard Cloth/Leather Interior w/ Standard Infotainment (TaiConnect WiFi optional)
7-speed DCT
Standard Manual Climate Control
Manual Seats
Auto Locks/Windows
Spare Tire (on the boot door)
ESC -
Options:
Pet Ventilation System (standard on all Taimania models)
Auto Parking System (not offered)
Accident Prevention System
Blind Spot Warning System (not offered)
Lane Keep Assist (not offered)
Digital Gauges
Mk. 2 badging
Aid Kit
Roadside Assistance Kit
Interior Mood Lighting System
Price: $21,350.00
In case you wanna look at em in game (not the greatest with engineering so criticism is welcomed.
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4X Turbo 7DCT: Keijidosha_Offland_-_4X_Turbo_6MT.car (76.1 KB)
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1996-2002 Taimania Mika Mk. VII
Taimania was pretty confused after the bubble car trend of the early 90s in Japan had finally faded away. So the designers took to the drawing board and in late 1995 the seventh-generation Mika was unveiled to the world, with new sleek styling, a boxier and slightly larger appearance, and all the latest tech that was offered for a car in its price range. It wouldn't be until 2004 when Taimania had finally stepped back onto their feet but the Mika was a good start alongside the release of their first full-size non-offroad SUV the Borunda and the updated S-Series lineup. The seventh-generation Mika had 3 body styles, a coupe, convertible, and sedan which was only available in Asian markets. The Mika came standard with a 1.6L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine which made 38-40 mpg and pushed out 103hp and 110lb-ft which was pretty good for its time. In 1998 more than 500,000 Mika convertibles had to be recalled to add a rollbar due to legality issues and an average death rate of 5 per 50, Mika Convertibles driven.
Later in 2000 the Mika received a facelift along with the 50th Anniversary Edition model which was available for only 10 months, it was the only Mika model to be available with a turbocharged 2.0L I6 that pushed 171hp and 166lb-ft which ups its value considering only 3,566 50th Edition Mikas were ever sold. The facelifted Mika brought a large lower and upper grille compared to the pre-facelift's smaller grilles and had updated halogen lights that were more circular and thinner. Moving to the technology of the Mika, it came standard with ABS and a CD/Cassette stereo which was a surprising feature for a basic subcompact from the 90s, the Mika came standard with both driver and passenger-side airbags and had retracting seatbelts for better stability in an accident but if you were able to get a DES or DSR model Mika then you would be lucky enough to have the option of side impact airbags only available in the coupe and sedan models. The Mika would later get updated in 2003 dropping the convertible until 2015.
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2019 Taimania Mika Mk. XI
All new for 2019, Taimania presents the eleventh generation Mika with updated sleek styling, more technology, and an array of new features. Unveiled at the 2018 Tokyo Motor Show the Mika brings back the Inline 6 with the RSi6 model being reintroduced after its highly controversial exit in 2007. New hybrid options are available as well with a modified version of the standard 1.8L 4-cylinder engine. In terms of new tech options, the Mika has it all with some new standard features being Automatic Folding Mirrors, Highway Lane Assist (in certain models), and an 8" touch screen display with an optional controller in the center console. For optional features, the Mika offers Digital Gauges, Blind Spot Warning Cameras (only available with Digital Gauges), Taimania's new Self Parking System, a 10" touch screen display with an optional controller in the center console, and full LED Headlights.
Feel the Need for Speed
The all-new RSi6 model offers a roaring 2.5L turbocharged I6 producing 278hp and piercing 0-60 time of 5.1 seconds, a new record for the iconic subcompact. in terms of visual changes the RSi6 gets are standard full LED Headlights, a large spoiler for downforce, 18" rims as opposed to the 16" rims of lower-trim models, a front lip, piano-black trimming, and a standard 10" display. In 2022 the Mika is said to get a facelift as well as new features that have not yet been confirmed. And with a base, MSRP of $17,550 (USD) the Mika is a perfect blend of a sporty city car and a small family car capable of being both in one package.
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> I6
> subcompact
Wut??
Also that engine is pretty much form over function, though I admit, it gets quite impressive acceleration. FWD, RWD, AWD?
It’s actually more of a sport compact in its top-spec trim, but a six in a world of fours is guaranteed to stand out.
I6
subcompact
Yes yes ik it is a strange pair but it is quite functional and even handles pretty well (when tested in beam)
FWD, RWD, AWD?
AWD
It’s actually more of a sport compact in its top-spec trim, but a six in a world of fours is guaranteed to stand out.
I didn’t know it’d be considered a sport compact, very interesting. But also yes the i6 has been a signature engine of the Mika since the mid-70s when the DSR was introduced (now known as the RSi trim level) so while every other model of the Mika has the basic 4-cylinder, the RSi will always keep its i6
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You have made a Big improvement, Good Job!
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2007-2012 Taimania Mika Mk. IX
Ah the 2000s, the time of brightly colored jumpsuits, High School Musical, and severely unstylish denim, and nothing was more popular at the time than subcompact cars. They're practical and cute looks took the world by storm and in 2007 Taimania did too with the 9th generation Mika, a bulbous hamster that was incredibly boring. The 9th generation came in 4 styles, the signature Coupe, a Sedan body, a Hatchback, and a Convertible. This generation also had only 5 trim levels, S, SL, Sport, Sport Spec-R, and the rare Hybrid model which was only available from 2008-2010 in the U.S market. The 9th-gen Mika was also infamous for being the only generation besides the first and second generation to not sell the Coupe in the U.S.
Reception and Bodystyles
When Taimania unveiled the 9th-generation Mika at the 2006 Tokyo Auto Show critics praised it for its adorable styling, some journalists stating it was "The future of subcompacts"...it was not, but it did sell like hot cakes. Selling 65,996 (US Figures) in its first year alone and 535,006 (US Figures) throughout its entire run until it was updated in 2013. It was hailed for its incredible reliability and, well, looks. It is common now to find these Mika's especially the Hatchback model for less than $5,000 as despite their hailed reliability and practicality, they lost much of their value the first 8 or so years, but it still makes for a perfect first car for your child or a cheap car to commute daily
As mentioned in the briefing, the 9th-generation Mika came in 4 body styles, the signature coupe, a sedan, a hatchback, and a convertible. All with their unique quirks and features. The Sedan and Coupe styles were not very different from each other, the Coupe just had two doors removed and it was only offered in a manual transmission as it was meant to be "sporty". The hatchback had more features and was the only other body to come in the Sport Spec-R trim besides the Coupe, and finally the Convertible was smallest model, featuring an automatic hardtop, it was only available in the SL and Sport trim levels.
Boring Interior
Now, just because it was hailed for being so amazing. It was still incredibly boring, and nothing says that more than its interior. Made with cheap hard plastic, dollar store cloth and fake leather the interior was not an amazing part of the car, even on the models that featured a satnav.
The small interior was a little cramped on higher trim levels as it featured power window switches, and a satnav screen which removed some of the room in the car. Otherwise the interior was fairly spacious especially for tall people looking for headroom. With the higher positioned rooves it made for pleasant headroom for the taller folk who bought the Mika.
Sports Center (Performance)
The Mika's performance wasn't the greatest throughout the Late 90s and throughout the 2000s and it really shows on this Mika in most aspects. I mean you gotta sacrifice some things for great reliability and fuel economy.
The 9th-generation Mika came with 3 engine choices, a 1.8L Naturally Aspirated I4, a 1.6L Turbocharged I4, and a 1.8L Turbocharged I4 featured respectively on only the Sport Spec R. The I6 would not return to the Mika until 2019 when the RSi6 was reintroduced to the market. The 1.8L NA I4 produces 124hp and 119 lb-ft of torque and is only available on the S and SL trims, it did an average 0-62 time of 9.6 seconds but had good fuel economy with 39 city/43 highway, the 1.6L Turbo I4 produces 171hp and 158 lb-ft of torque and was only available on the SL, Sport and Hybrid trims, it did an average 0-60 time of 7.8 seconds and did 29 city/38 highway on Petrol only models, and finally the 1.8L Turbo I4 produces 203hp and 184 lb-ft of torque and was only available on the Sport Spec-R, it did an average 0-60 time of 6.4 seconds and did 25 city/32 highway.
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