(I’ll add car pics to the “Famous cars” once I can make some in the game)
Name: Kanban
Country of origin: Japan
World Markets: Japan, United States, Mexico, Europe, Australia
Founder: Isuzi Kanban
Owner: Mikayli Kanban
Active since: 1921-Present
HQ: Hiroshima, Japan
Slogan: “Boldness. Performance. Innovation.”
Most famous cars:
1940 Kanban QZ-1L:
The 1940 QZ-1L was a rear-engined, 4 door hatchback, concieved by many as an economic daily driver. It was the first car built by Kanban to be sold outside of Japan, and was rated #1 in Australia by numerous critics. It featured a 72 bhp Inline 3 engine capable of reaching a top speed of 83 mph with a 4-speed manual transmission, and could turn at 1.3 g’s at 64 mph. An estimated 69,820 units were sold. Production ended in 1943 after new car regulations were put in place.
1955 Kanban Ri-De
The 1955 Kanban Ri-De was the first car by Kanban to be exclusive to Europe and the United States. It was built in Kanban’s first foreign plant located in Chicago. Designed in cooperation with Toyota, the Ri-De featured a 102 bhp rear mounted Inline 5 engine (unique for it’s time), and a 3-speed manual transmission allowing for an estimated top speed of 104 mph. An estimated 199,142 units were produced. Production ended in 1964.
1994 Kanban/Toyota Panorama
The 1994 Kanban/Toyota Panorama was an executive car produced by Kanban and Toyota. It was sold in Japan as the Panorama, and in the United states it was sold as the Scene. It was a sporty 4 door sedan with a front mounted, V6 engine capable of producing 206 bhp. Included was a 5-speed automatic/6-speed optional manual, allowing for speeds up to 140 mph. An estimated 420,000 units were produced and or sold, with production ending in 2007. It remains one of Kanban’s longest running car models.
2001 Kanban Ech-0
The 2001 Kanban Ech-0 was Kanban’s first hybrid vehicle. At it’s release, it’s technology rivaled the Honda Insight and the Toyota Prius. It got an estimated 60/81 mpg thanks to it’s 80 bhp, 15 kilowatt engine. It was known to reach 60 mph in less then 5 seconds. It was a 4 door crossover and provided large cargo space and was well recieved by consumers; and it was light and agile, having a curb weight of only 1,990 lbs, it was the lightest in it’s class. Production ended in 2009 and an estimated 265,000 units were sold, thanks to it’s below average cost of about $22,000. It was succeded by the Ech-o1, which incorperates electric, hydrogen, and gasoline power to it’s 1.4L, 21 kilowatt powerplant. Both cars received numerous awards and recognition for their low output of Co2 gases.
2013 Kanban/Subaru/Toyota Strive
The Strive was one of the first models to be co-produced between Kanban, Subaru, and Toyota. Seeing Subaru and Toyota create the new FR-S, BR-Z, and GT-86, Kanban needed a new design plan for it’s cars. The Strive (sold with same name in all markets) is a combination of all three manufacturers; it combines AWD technology, high-tech interior settings, and a performance engine. Under the hood is either a 2.0T Boxer-4 engine that makes 197 bhp, or a 2.6L Boxer-6 engine producing 274 bhp, and it is located on the rear quadrant of the car. It uses a 7-speed sport-tronic transmission to help it reach a top speed of *****155 mph. It can reach 60 mph in about 3.9 seconds thanks to it’s AWD “50/50” drivetrain. Production began in 2012 and it has currently sold more then 24,000 units. The base price for the 2.0T is $19,920. The 2.6L costs $24,950 and features adaptive HD headlamps, heated leather seats, and a panoramic sunroof.
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Yeah I got a little carried away with the cars 