Autozam AZ-1: IT'S A BABY SUPERCAR! | Carfection

At a first glance this may look like a questionable supercar replica but it's actually one of the coolest Kei Cars ever produced! Special thanks to www.thecarware... for inviting us along to drive it.
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[@deltauljCustoms]

Catchpole wouldn't fit I guess ?

[@supercarspotters8504]

I really dont want people to hype the price of these little elite Kei cars, I hope that one day I can own one of these.

[@rogue3398]

I just discovered this car and I MUST have one!!!

[@Che1seabluesdrogba11]

Carfection needs to eventually make a pilgrimage to Japan!!

[@MalaysianMotoring]

We're so glad that you guys are still uploading videos to keep us all entertained while we're all in quarantine, lockdown, or restricted movement.

[@dickvonduisberg2356]

My pleasure.

[@TheFPF422]

The Kei cars should be offered to all markets! Maybe with a 900 cc instead of their usual 600 cc , but that’s the only thing that should be changed on them...

[@dylanh1978]

Really love small Japanese fun cars. The European market has to take this trend up instead of one person driving an SUV 30 miles everyday to commute to work, ridiculous carry on.

[@estewarrior1]

you mean the americans, right?

[@dvlrnr]

@@estewarrior1 Plenty of Chelsea Tractors in the UK

[@sage11x]

They had three ‘concepts’ for this car’s design. One of them, the type A was this model with the gull wing doors and what not. One was called the type C and was designed to look like a miniature prototype lemans racer. And one of them, the type B, was a fairly simple design without any real gimmicks and a sort of boxy front end instead of the wedge shape. It looked like a miniature 510 or maybe even a micro CSL E9. It was, actually, surprisingly good to look at. The best of these little K sportsters outside the Cappuccino.

[@miruru41s]

I was on the AZ-1 before. I still love it

[@andywarne963]

I own one. Great cars. He is correct its a different driving experience from any other car. Body panels are not GRP though and there is no aluminium in the chassis, its a steel skeleton monocoque with injection molded panels loosely mounted to it. Car was engineered in the UK.

[@madflysports8458]

I recently bought one. I was confused too when he was talking about honeycomb! I was like, what? I thought it was thin sheet metal.

[@thelionskiln]

It's like a little RS200 !

[@x...CrankyOldMan...x]

yes... 100%

[@nicolaumb7494]

Agree. I've found also some bits & pieces of Toyota MR2.

[@jamiepeterson5646]

​@@nicolaumb7494 The prototypes were penned shortly after the AW11 came out, so yeah, it definitely was a heavy influence on the design. The AW11 was the car that revived the pure sports car in Japan (as in having a dedicated 2-seat sports car chassis with no "practical" version available). If it hadn't been a success, I doubt Mazda would've even considered the mid-engined layout - it's definitely not a common layout for Japanese cars. However, the MR2 similarities are more than skin deep! Mazda, being a small company with a big range of cars, actually contracted one of their parts suppliers, Kurata, to do the production and assembly of the AZ-1. Kurata (now called KEYLEX) did an official presentation at the 25th anniversary meeting of the AZ1. They went on record saying that since it was their first time producing a full car, they purchased an MR2 in May 1990 (so it would've been an SW20) and disassembled it to study the way it was put together. All in all, it means both the first and second gen MR2s played a part in making the AZ-1 come to life.

[@nitrorory]

Ever since I saw the az1 for the first time I’ve wanted one. It’s ridiculously cool. Looks so much fun to drive, great to see the video 😃

[@LOTUSELISE340R]

Saw one in the parking lot at the annual British car show in Ontario. Identical to this one, finished in Red. What a gem.

[@abattlescar]

The Autozam is definitely going to be my next project. They're so unique and fun.

[@lookship]

Been waiting for this to drop since I visited the warehouse 😄 Absolutely love the little things!

[@TimFerber]

Me: Can we have a F40? Mom: We have a F40 at home *F40 at home:*

[@MoskusMoskiferus1611]

Very Lucky for someone Who can own this Car

[@juliantaffa4089]

You gotta love gullwing doors! Yes they add weight, but who cares when they look as cool as they do!

[@adamgarth9046]

This was highly enjoyable and informative. Thank you! I’d like to see more content like this 😊

[@dickvonduisberg2356]

Cheers!

[@arronbryan5314]

Love these Kei cars. Those windows have a hint of McLaren F1 as well.

[@dashcamwtf7083]

Nice video as always!

[@tomhowroyd]

One of the best presenters I know. Love it. Great piece

[@dickvonduisberg2356]

I am? Maybe you don't know many presenters... ;-)

[@ProjectExMachina]

​@@dickvonduisberg2356 TG/TGT: "*shoots it of the cannon". 5thG: "compares it to 911 RS2 and calls it a garbage". Generic car show: "*spits outs numbers". Carfection: "*doesn't take themselves too seriously and make a good and well rounded review"

[@FenderUsa]

bummer it was so short, love these little k cars

[@mohammadrasoulfard-habibi3066]

It's got a rs200 look to it

[@stephen300o6]

Yes, although it still does look quite good.

[@thelionskiln]

@@stephen300o6 the rs200 is iconic and is an absolute beauty.

[@caldera878]

The Az-1 is an overrated, nostalgia fumed glorified golf cart that doesn't deserve to be in the same sentence as the legendary RS200.

[@madmedia4326]

Clearly speaking from actual experience of one then 🙄

[@ryonatkinson6637]

Thank you guys, these current times are troubled but very boring, thanks for giving me something to watch

[@dickvonduisberg2356]

Filmed before lockdown. It seems like a lifetime ago.

[@RojCowles]

@1:04. That the Transporter Bridge in the background? Excellent video on a type of car I knew next to nothing about, thanks! Edit: And to answer my own question that since the Car Warehouse are based in Middlesbrough I guess so.

[@IndianMartialArtist]

This is one of those cars that has a free pass on anything: Big wing Gullwing doors Red And none of this matters because it's just so cool and fun. Rather have this than most "real" sports cars.

[@reidbook1989]

I've been in that place at the start with my Dad when we were looking for a JDM Mini. And that mad golden dragon thing was there as well 😂

[@SCDC-Channel]

It looks amazing...love the doors

[@wiryantirta]

You say that about the AZ-1 gullwing doors, but by any chance did you consider that it might be a gullwing to make it easier to get in/out since in a gullwing part of the roof opens up with the door?

[@BB-zv8tx]

Imagine this with a proper engine, drivetrain and suspension. A Yaris GR or even an A45S motor, a 6 speed tremec and some Öhlins suspension and this could be the best death trap ever made.

[@nightnomad635]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.. I don’t care about the impracticality of gullwing doors, because like pop up headlights, they just look awesome!

[@zzhughesd]

3 Cappuccinos for me. This channel likes Kei sports cars too

[@WarriorsPhoto]

I remember seeing those in Japan. I thought they were weird and still do think they’re weird. That’s 100% the reason I would drive one. (:

[@mclarenjohnf1]

Seen them before and loved the little thing

[@JDStoneCreations]

I dare say with the high sills on the car and the aluminium honeycomb floor, Gullwing doors are a practical engineering solution on this car. Add to that the limited space in japan to get out of your car in the tight cities and I reckon this car fully justifies itself for having them!!

[@madmedia4326]

It doesn’t have an aluminium honeycomb floor, it’s a steel monocoque.

[@Mireaze]

I love this dealer, they have my dream car there, the Toyota bB opendeck.

[@MiyuruWeerarathna]

Like a budget FERRARI F50. Awesome. Stay safe Driverribe

[@zenon351]

When you're describing your car to someone saying things like " Yeah, it's red, has 2 doors that swing up, sporty, and has a nice sound" they'll be expecting a Ferrari and you show them this.

[@thatcopenguy]

I can also say "read engine rwd german 2 seater convertible" and pull up in a smart car lol.

[@zenon351]

@@thatcopenguy Haha. The reaction would be priceless 😂

[@RRSmurf]

Very few Ferraris that have doors that swing up... Pretty much just the Enzo and LeFerrari? Which others?

[@R8andGT3Fan]

Micro review for a micro supercar! I wanted more, hahaha!

[@johnc5clive]

Shame it was only 5 minutes long, I was enjoying that! Where was the road test? The roads looked great...

[@dickvonduisberg2356]

North Yorkshire :)

[@johnc5clive]

dick von duisberg thanks 😊

[@soulside]

Well timed review as a great one just popped up on BAT

[@jakekaywell5972]

If I were going out to get myself an ultra-small car, then I would go for an Austin Seven Ruby. That said, there is a definite charm in the Autozam and I'm glad that people do seem to enjoy it!

[@dickvonduisberg2356]

I'd love one!

[@jakekaywell5972]

@@dickvonduisberg2356 Love what? The Austin or the Autozam? Both are perfectly good choices!

[@thatcopenguy]

I'm a bit crazy about kei-cars and this is the number 2 car on my goals.

[@noncitizenzero3038]

is 1 capuccino or beat/s660?

[@thatcopenguy]

@@noncitizenzero3038 It's the first gen Copen. It's FWD but I'd ignore everything for the cute looks. Also the engine block can handle tons of power.

[@A_Chocolate_Cookie]

@@thatcopenguy I have a Copen and I love it (I actually like that it's fwd)

[@naikjoy]

would be cool if all cars looked this way

[@jamiedolphin]

This takes me back to Gran Turismo 4

[@marcvic_1595]

Maybe the gull wing doors are so normal/tall people can get in and out comfortably.

[@victoriouspancake]

like a mini F40/F50 chimera

[@matthewcurtis3759]

make more videos of weird cars like these!

[@decdeclanlan]

I wonder if the folding doors help a bit with getting in and out of it more easily.

[@Justinyoon12345]

I saw one of these in South Korea. It is absolutely miniscule!

[@赤色好き-e5d]

綺麗に乗られていますね

[@thedownshiftchannel]

Middlesbrough!

[@しんいち-y3j]

カッコよくて速くて小さくて、ほんとにいい車

[@cestusfr]

F40 + ford rs200 + SLS have a kei car baby. My 6ft4 is loving it! i doubt i could fit in though T__T

[@roddydykes7053]

There’s only 5000 of them? I see them come up sometimes at Japan import auction, not as much as the Beat or Cappuccino, but figured there were more than that out there

[@amonrei]

Gotta love Japanese bubble era cars.

[@TuttixD]

this was a nice video tbh

[@dickvonduisberg2356]

Thanks

[@MoskusMoskiferus1611]

Mazdaspeed AZ-1

[@MoskusMoskiferus1611]

And My Dream Car !

[@TrigonAZR]

You guys at Carfection could make an old Massey Ferguson tractor seem awesome and a pinnacle of mechanical engineering

[@jakekaywell5972]

A Fergy tractor is awesome though, just not for the same reasons as the Autozam. The TE-20, for instance, was one of the first tractors whose main priority was maximum serviceability by the farmer using limited resources.

[@TrigonAZR]

@@jakekaywell5972 maybe You should apply for a job at Carfection my man? 🙂

[@jakekaywell5972]

@@TrigonAZR Sure! As soon as this whole beer virus thing blows over, I'd be more than happy to show up. Do you think they would like my Studebaker any?

[@jakekaywell5972]

@@TrigonAZR However, in terms of my owning an ultra-small car a la Autozam, then I would go for an Austin Seven Ruby. That said, there is a definite charm in this Japanese wonder and I'm glad that people do seem to enjoy it!

[@TrigonAZR]

@@jakekaywell5972 I didn't have a chance to reply. Yeah, I think they'd love Your ride. I just had a look at Your video of the Stude. The car itself is just so original and standing out but one thing got me wondering- what are the brakes and can it stop?🙂

[@BistroGlicerin3]

Pocket rocket 🤟💀🏴‍☠️

[@blaked9342]

What are the odds! I have literally just purchased a suzuki cappuccino a couple days ago. Awesome car, albeit not quite as cool as the Autozam AZ-1.

[@MorningtonCrescent]

720kg??! Wow - I thought my Brabus Roadster was light at 850...

[@madflysports8458]

Frankly, the 720kg seems a bit heavy for how small it is. It could have been a lot lighter IMO. The door alone is pretty heavy. But awesome car. I am obsessed.

[@markeldik7057]

Look up the Honda s660. That thing looks like a baby nsx I want it so bad :D

[@peter8333]

Doug Demuro's next car

[@haleonwheels4576]

If it's an Autozam Zed 1. Wouldn't it be pronounced Autozedam Zed 1? I don't understand how the letter z is pronounced "zed". Only letter in the world that is spelled with three letters. Sorry ranting. Great video on that car. Saw them in Japan every once in a while.

[@dickvonduisberg2356]

I'm English, it's how I speak. You're less ranty than those who comment on my pronunciation of 'Porsche' though! Thanks for the comment :)

[@R4M_Tommy]

Can you get a Cappuccino on the show?

[@dickvonduisberg2356]

Next time, maybe!

[@claudelacasse1276]

first thing noticed, the spare tire on the back seat.....

[@dickvonduisberg2356]

Bolted down! I checked first.

[@akhyarrayhka4048]

The first pioneer of kei car is Mini

[@willardSpirit]

This may have gullwing doors which the host hates but it will always beat the falcon doors on the tesla

[@keio5274]

I'm Sure you could have easily made a longer video than this

[@MrRiddle0]

The back looks so much like an F40

[@BrazenRain]

or an R32 GTR

[@lucasvazquezph]

I want to see that Classic Mini 0:03

[@dickvonduisberg2356]

They have an ERA Turbo Mini there, we ran out of time filming though.

[@roborangehead]

Middlesbrough and captian cooks' B roads 🔭🧐

[@dickvonduisberg2356]

Yup!

[@rockdude9080]

That window is like subaru svx...

[@daveanderson5680]

Totally in agreement re gull wing doors

[@dickvonduisberg2356]

Thanks. It's an unpopular opinion, it seems

[@Porkycheun]

Hummm... Time for a SWAP!!! HA-YA-BU-SA TUUUUUUUUURRRRRR-BBBBBBOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😁

[@zzhughesd]

Trying figure out where filmed

[@dickvonduisberg2356]

Middlesbrough and then the North Yorkshire moors.

[@HazewinDog]

nicely edited video, and the host is good at commentating... but what the hell is wrong with the odd statements and incorrect facts? who made this script? who approved it? where are the car fanatics? isn't the name of this channel "Carfection"?

[@noncitizenzero3038]

AZ-1 + 'busa engine = best way to die??

[@雪ねっこ]

車の倉庫......間違ってないな！

[@SupercarsinGreece]

Super rare Mazda!!!

[@noncitizenzero3038]

Best car for running from the law. If they get you cornered just drive off a cliff, open the doors and fly away to safety!

[@cmacd8879]

... because, with 0-60 of 11 seconds, you won't be running from the law any other way? !

[@drgonzo1963]

During the day he flies a Spitfire against the Germans.

[@ProjectExMachina]

As The Prodigy said: "If I was in World War Two they'd call me spitfire "

[@Kaze919]

Somehow I knew this wasn’t gonna be Catchpole. Dude is way too tall to fit in one of these

[@faizizz4062]

Thiiissssss... Oh wait, wrong channel. Still enjoyable to watch nonetheless.

[@amirnaim3675]

It looks like someone in Japan put a Ford RS200 into the dryer

[@burnzy3210]

it almost looks like a baby F40

[@madflysports8458]

It a F.40!

[@mrblue193]

It looks twitchy as fuck at 0.53

[@drdoolittle5724]

A certain Dr Porsche started lean and small - now look at the bloaters!

[@ocallaghan3865]

The AWD kei hatchbacks can be faster The more performance ones Subaru vivio Suzuki alto works rsz Such cars like those

[@tbasmwmc]

If it had normal doors, it would be impossible to get in and out of it.

[@NVStudioCars]

super

[@MOSSFEEN]

another one with Mad Doors Toyota Sera

[@varunreddy9359]

I was really enjoying the video until he said "I hate gullwing doors" .🤦

[@eyalny]

kei cars are in the same size, engine size and power. that is 63HP

[@TheCooperman666]

Cool? it looks like a g whizz and a MR2 had a baby...

[@seinfeld11123]

it so needed a 12A turbo or a 6 port 13B na

[@hsvcommodore4111]

Autozam isn‘t around anmore i gues?

[@foggyblues13]

It looks like a Toyota MR2 with bug eyes

[@armin1022]

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