[ Importdriver.com.au ] Honda Beat Review


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		*Honda Beat- The Other Kei Car*
		Japanese regulators introduced the 'Kei' class of vehicle in the early 1990s. This class would allowed owners to park vehicles on the street rather than renting a parking space, as is usual. To be eligible vehicles have to be less than 3.3m long and 1.4m wide, with engines less than 660cc and 47 kw. The most popular vehicles in this class are the Beat and Suzuki Cappuccino. The Beat is a small mid-engine, 2 seater convertible, and while not huge in performance, it looks cute and is fun to drive.
			What you Get A 660cc SOHC 12-valve MTREC (Multi Throttle Responsive Engine Control… huh?) engine, McPherson strut suspension front and the rear, and all-wheel discs, air conditioning, power windows, soft top and (mostly) steel wheels. Driving and owning The engine makes only 48kW but with only 760kg plus driver to push along it is still reasonably responsive. The 5 speed manual transmission shifts smoothly and is fun to shuffle. The mid-engine placement, a wheel at each corner and McPherson struts make handling and ride comfort good.
		Importdriver's choice A cheap alternative to a Cappuccino with many similar qualities... and many lesser ones. The Cappo is more money and a better car, unless you are small in the tall department, care little for speed and can find one of these at a bargain price, go for the Cappo.
		Recommended Reading Beat Down Under - http://www.powerup.com.au/%7ealita/beat/main.htm UK Beat Owners Club - http://freespace.virgin.net/paul.whittaker/beat/

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