The Autozam AZ-1 Is a Ridiculous, Tiny, Surprisingly Fun Sports Car

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Doug DeMuro

Doug DeMuro

Күн бұрын

Пікірлер: 6 100
@_J.P._
@_J.P._ 3 жыл бұрын
The biggest benefit of the car nobody bothered to mention: when you are done driving you don't need to search for a parking space. You simply put it in your bag and go wherever you want to go.
@cannondevin
@cannondevin 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@aronkovacs1386
@aronkovacs1386 3 жыл бұрын
Also the fact it doubles as a casket
@volvo09
@volvo09 3 жыл бұрын
No, you can't do that - literal guy.
@WillMauer
@WillMauer 3 жыл бұрын
Or you just put a handle in it and pull it around like a classic red steel pull wagon!
@Igimnoah
@Igimnoah 2 жыл бұрын
You have to take the autozam for walks like a dog
@zachaliles
@zachaliles 3 жыл бұрын
What I appreciate most is that you opened the fuel door for the exploded shot.
@gilbertg.8501
@gilbertg.8501 3 жыл бұрын
Ikr, I love his attention to details in these vids.
@briankuhn7396
@briankuhn7396 17 күн бұрын
18:00 He sure did! 😂
@DaewooFestiva23
@DaewooFestiva23 3 жыл бұрын
In case you guys did not know, Doug recently announced that he’s a father now! He said it on his Instagram, congratulations doug! We all support you!!
@hymn57
@hymn57 3 жыл бұрын
Damn imagine the Doug score for that thing
@overthehilldill3626
@overthehilldill3626 3 жыл бұрын
Yay, have a child during covid and the upcoming greatest depression and NWO. Completely genius!
@CaptainFordo21
@CaptainFordo21 3 жыл бұрын
@@overthehilldill3626 found the guy who wont ever reproduce lmao
@overthehilldill3626
@overthehilldill3626 3 жыл бұрын
@@CaptainFordo21 why add to human misery? Seems extremely selfish.
@overthehilldill3626
@overthehilldill3626 3 жыл бұрын
@Russell Campbell try realist. Things will be getting bad real soon. Have fun optimists.
@interstellarconundrum4774
@interstellarconundrum4774 Жыл бұрын
I think it's time Doug has a POV cam. That would make the test drive 10 times better.
@nick0164
@nick0164 Жыл бұрын
yesss hidden camera glasses😏or if hes feeling fancy a head mounted gopro
@robertjenkins6132
@robertjenkins6132 7 ай бұрын
Yes, I was hoping he would show the speedometer because I was curious how fast he was able to get it going. But the in-car camera only shows Doug's sweaty face 😂
@interstellarconundrum4774
@interstellarconundrum4774 7 ай бұрын
@@robertjenkins6132 It's important to see Doug's lovely sweaty face at all times.
@Aderin.
@Aderin. 3 ай бұрын
I've always thought that too
@davidp8627
@davidp8627 3 жыл бұрын
Doug: "This is a shockingly fun car!" Also Doug: "Fun factor 6"
@wtfnahmean
@wtfnahmean 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe he expected a 4-5 judging by the spec and the time it was made, so 6-7 is "shockingly good"
@geoffberteau2847
@geoffberteau2847 3 жыл бұрын
He's not IGN. He actually rates from 1-10.
@iclassified1
@iclassified1 3 жыл бұрын
Yup. I don't get this guy. He didn't do well in school. He says it's highly saught after. =fun factor 6?
@TheCostantinus
@TheCostantinus 3 жыл бұрын
It's a good score for a 60 hp car
@nikrodox
@nikrodox 3 жыл бұрын
iclassified1 Yes. This guy has reviewed cars that go 0-60 in 2 seconds. A 10 on that scale is high.
@73mviews52
@73mviews52 3 жыл бұрын
What’s so great about Doug is that everything about him and his content was always the same and original and barely changed. Other KZbinrs change a lot and people lose interest. Doug still wears the shirts, films with an iPhone, does same style videos, etc and I admire him for sticking to what viewers liked when your channel began!
@enforcement2
@enforcement2 3 жыл бұрын
I will have to respectfully disagree. If you have a look at the ones from a couple of years ago and earlier, the introduction and transitions were more natural, so to speak. There were outside recordings while the vehicle was being driven. And before that there were scenes which had somewhat of a spontaneous air to them, even though they might have been conceived beforehand... but they tended not feel artificial. This might be somewhat of a glorification of what is referred to as the supposed past but it seemed like a time, a great time where there was less of a focus on monetary aspects like viewer counts and catering to viewer patterns, using simplification and repetition for example, in order to preserve the viewership and therefore the income and in some sense also an economic dependence possibly impairing creative aspects.
@Logan_5.0
@Logan_5.0 3 жыл бұрын
What a self contradicting statement
@suzyrottencrotch5132
@suzyrottencrotch5132 3 жыл бұрын
I like how his mom still lays his clothes out in the morning
@fascinatedbyeverything
@fascinatedbyeverything 3 жыл бұрын
If memory serves he now shoots with an iPhone, but used to use an old Canon camera or something for his earlier vids. Phone cameras have come to far, so it’s like why use anything else now?
@lnintoon7946
@lnintoon7946 3 жыл бұрын
Dude's like a cartoon character. Arms flying all over the place, body bobbing and weaving while talking.
@tayzonday
@tayzonday 3 жыл бұрын
If a Ferrari was a Pokémon, you’d catch 100 of these to evolve it.
@AdamG1983
@AdamG1983 3 жыл бұрын
Tay!!
@zackaryblanda1167
@zackaryblanda1167 3 жыл бұрын
glad to know i watch the same videos as tayzonday
@-Sean_
@-Sean_ 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Tay!
@damienlee1165
@damienlee1165 3 жыл бұрын
This is the starter, it evolves into MR2 at level 16 and into Testarossa at level 36.
@jeremyj3736
@jeremyj3736 3 жыл бұрын
Looks like this is an opportunity for you to own one!! I wouldn’t have guessed you were a car fan….
@sandman0123
@sandman0123 2 жыл бұрын
Credit goes to the owner for how well this car was looked after. A fun little thing. Samall but fully developed. :-) Pretty much the only thing that didn't get the special treatment is the exhaust. They could've done something fancy with it. Some Kei cars made it to outside Japan, with larger engines (or had turbo) so it has potential!
@Sevan_UP
@Sevan_UP 3 жыл бұрын
The most impressive thing about this car is that Doug can fit in it
@hoilst
@hoilst 3 жыл бұрын
Do you find something comical about Doug's appearance when he's driving his automobile? kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZyloomMl9ONZ8U
@sunburst8810
@sunburst8810 3 жыл бұрын
No it's the price. 30,000 dollars lol
@AsianMontana
@AsianMontana 3 жыл бұрын
I'm dying at the fact that Doug's taller than the car while kneeling LOL.
@dannydaw59
@dannydaw59 3 жыл бұрын
It looks like a go cart when Doug does that.
@taylorb2783
@taylorb2783 3 жыл бұрын
Same!
@joe125ful
@joe125ful 3 жыл бұрын
Try same with smaller Lotus elise:)
@FiveTwoSevenTHR
@FiveTwoSevenTHR 3 жыл бұрын
I had a similar experience with a Ford GT40 replica. It was weird to kneel next to a car and still be looking down into it.
@robertjenkins6132
@robertjenkins6132 7 ай бұрын
He looks like a giant next to the car.
@pjmoney7
@pjmoney7 3 жыл бұрын
How did he forgot to mention the styling of the seats? They are pretty sweet and a rather noticeable feature in such a small interior.
@cristiansalas6374
@cristiansalas6374 3 жыл бұрын
Probably because it might not be factory.
@julien.le.createur
@julien.le.createur 3 жыл бұрын
@@cristiansalas6374 true it looks it's been done by a seatmaker with thisk ind of color and stitching.
@neoblackwolf69
@neoblackwolf69 3 жыл бұрын
Good point.
@mserra2
@mserra2 3 жыл бұрын
How did u forget ur grammar.
@PBrown-mg4wy
@PBrown-mg4wy 3 жыл бұрын
Just read the Cars and Bids page for this car, the red seat upholstery are aftermarket, hence why they aren't mentioned in the video
@raoul355
@raoul355 2 жыл бұрын
doug is the kind of guy who gets a little too close for comfort when he explains things about cars to you
@interstellarconundrum4774
@interstellarconundrum4774 3 ай бұрын
I can almost feel the misty spit hitting me in the face.
@anthonynelson2005
@anthonynelson2005 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve never seen Doug soo excited to turn himself into a pretzel.
@swandonovan
@swandonovan 3 жыл бұрын
I was at a "party" once with him. Should have seen him then if you were impressed with this
@SpaceShitV
@SpaceShitV 3 жыл бұрын
Funniest shit I've ever seen
@tokirak
@tokirak 3 жыл бұрын
“A little more power, 120 horsepower” Literally double the stock horsepower
@DrewLSsix
@DrewLSsix 3 жыл бұрын
I have wanted to swap a Mazda K series V6 into one of these for years. The bay looks like it'll take it. 200ish hp and a 6 speed would be fun.
@gusl9000
@gusl9000 3 жыл бұрын
@@DrewLSsix an mr2 on all the drugs basically 😂 would be sick
@ImNotLostButWhereAmI
@ImNotLostButWhereAmI 3 жыл бұрын
@@DrewLSsix put a powerful motorcycle motor in it and throw a turbo on it. I’d love to have one of these with decent power but adding any significant weight to it, which a 6 cyl would, would destroy what’s best about it. I’d look for the highest HP I can find without adding much additional weight.
@silentknights5796
@silentknights5796 3 жыл бұрын
Needs a Hayabusa swap.
@artimusbill
@artimusbill 3 жыл бұрын
@@DrewLSsix A 1.0L ecoboost 3 cylinder would do wonders here. Or an LS swap lol.
@VinayKapoor
@VinayKapoor 3 жыл бұрын
Fun fact this car has a bottle opener inbuilt in the rear boot lock
@brianiswrong
@brianiswrong 3 жыл бұрын
Just don't use it,because the chances are the car will flip over and your bottle will stay sealed 😲
@GenericDino
@GenericDino 3 жыл бұрын
Every car has one, use the metal door latch on the inside of the door. Won't scratch the paint.
@damarisvazquez6253
@damarisvazquez6253 3 жыл бұрын
@@GenericDino But be careful. Easy to break the neck of the bottle.
@KoenOnbekend
@KoenOnbekend 3 жыл бұрын
@@GenericDino You can also use the metal part of your seatbelt to open a beer while driving
@asands257
@asands257 3 жыл бұрын
@@KoenOnbekend that might be the most reckless comment ever, and it’s awesome!
@MacIn173
@MacIn173 2 жыл бұрын
Well, the second, left-side grill is obviously needed for engine compartment cooling. It is rather standard solution to have one intake feeding the engine and other venting the engine bay.
@mecbain
@mecbain Жыл бұрын
Was thinking the exact same thing
@KRAMITDFROG
@KRAMITDFROG 3 ай бұрын
That would be like busting on the intakes on the Lotus Elise I had. Only the one on the driver's side has anything to do with the engine's intake. That's kind of nice because you get intake noise right over your left shoulder.
@ShintekBeats
@ShintekBeats 3 жыл бұрын
This guy is literally just playing Gran Turismo 2 and picking cars
@joe125ful
@joe125ful 3 жыл бұрын
Lol no:)
@joemcascio
@joemcascio 3 жыл бұрын
…and?
@Flickawho
@Flickawho 3 жыл бұрын
@@joemcascio annnnd it’s awesome? Lol
@joe125ful
@joe125ful 3 жыл бұрын
@@Flickawho Yes?
@1slotmech
@1slotmech 3 жыл бұрын
Jealous much? 🤣
@Irokutarabelmont
@Irokutarabelmont 3 жыл бұрын
"I drive a mid-engined, rear wheel drive manual import coupe 😏" it's this goddamn thing lol
@DoesMamaKnow
@DoesMamaKnow 3 жыл бұрын
Me too ... a Porsche.
@iamgubbler95
@iamgubbler95 3 жыл бұрын
@@DoesMamaKnow Cayman brothers assemble
@manofdude
@manofdude 3 жыл бұрын
OK, so this happened. A couple days after watching the video, I actually saw one of these driving around Jacksonville. Twice in one day (I assume it was the same car). My wife thought I was nuts for getting all excited over a tiny car and knowing so many details about it.
@HB-CL-TX
@HB-CL-TX Жыл бұрын
I am old enough to have driven a 1974 Fiat X19 in college with a 1295 cc engine. Mid engine with a large trunk in the back and one storage compartment in the front and also the Targa top would amazingly fit under the hood in the front. 120 MPH was not out of question. Just an amazing car. By the way, the Smart cars in Europe have the same 600CC engine which upgrade to 1000cc in states.
@jamesigou9033
@jamesigou9033 Жыл бұрын
The 1500cc version on the X19 is actually pretty cool!
@sarahconner9433
@sarahconner9433 Жыл бұрын
I owned 1 also...F.I.A.T. (FIX IT AGAIN TOMORROW)
@treeman2660
@treeman2660 Жыл бұрын
@@sarahconner9433 Better than Found On Road Dead FORD!
@thisolddog2259
@thisolddog2259 Жыл бұрын
I had an X19 Bertone. It was fun when it wasn't broke down! I will say it was built like a tank!
@sharonbraselton4302
@sharonbraselton4302 Жыл бұрын
buy ot
@longt61
@longt61 3 жыл бұрын
Funny thing about Doug is that I feel like he is trying to hold back his laugh and giggle every time he talks in every videos. However, a massive air intake in a for the air conditioning system? Damn, they make the car so hardcore that even the AC unit is turbo charged. I totally understand why Doug talks the way he does.
@TheMetahedron
@TheMetahedron 3 жыл бұрын
Everyone deserves Turbocharged Air conditioning.
@TheMetahedron
@TheMetahedron 3 жыл бұрын
How does a person fit in there?
@TheMetahedron
@TheMetahedron 3 жыл бұрын
@Alex P. I would love this car if it had a central driver seat.
@royliber3824
@royliber3824 3 жыл бұрын
Altho having an intake for the AC for such a small car considering the AC pretty much takes a lot of power from the engine when its on, is pretty genius if you ask me. Even if it gets really underpowered, you at least can enjoy the AC when travelling at higher speeds. My car has 0.9 3 cylinder turbocharged engine and when I turn on the AC, the engine also loses quite more than I would expect from it when turning it on. Nonetheless, its really fun car to drive and turns out quite more reliable than the standard 4 cylinder cars.
@danielnelson4881
@danielnelson4881 3 жыл бұрын
@@royliber3824 "quite more reliable than the standard four cylinder cars" That is SUCH a broad, bold, and likely untrue thing to say... Lol. You know that rotaries were reliable for at least some people right? Ferrari's can be more reliable than their owners Toyota's, that they drive during the week. Not every engine is made the same. Even within what's supposed to be the same exact engine. Sometimes you get a turd from a really good, known to be reliable engine. Sometimes you pull a gem out of a (toilet) bowl of turds. To say anything at all is reliable, based on a sample size of one, is incredibly misleading and probably inaccurate. That being said, I'm incredibly happy to hear that your vehicle has been reliable for you, as well as a joy to drive. Did you mention what it was? Did I somehow miss that?
@rtr_dnd
@rtr_dnd 3 жыл бұрын
Finally AZ-1!! Here in Japan there are lots of really bizarre, quirky, and thoughtful kei-cars. I can’t wait Doug to review more of them! My favorite ones are… 1. Honda N-BOX: a very very tall and narrow MPV-ish thing and is THE BEST SELLING CAR in Japan, period. Even more popular than Prius, Yaris, or all sorts of normal cars. 2: Daihatsu Copen: a cute sports car just like AZ-1, but with a automatic hard top, and a swappable plastic body panels. You can buy panel kits separately from Daihatsu and make it look like a completely different car. More importantly, you can buy one today. This is not 90’s madness, it’s 2020’s madness. 3: Mitsubishi i: Many people know i-MiEV, which was the world’s first mass production electric car, but there was gasoline engine version of it. Very futuristic design even by modern standards, and it was rear midship because the bonnet was just too short. All of these might be difficult to find in the US, but are not so rare at all in Japan. Come to Japan, Doug!
@straightbusta2609
@straightbusta2609 3 жыл бұрын
@Alex R. Ohhhh yeah ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
@snapchatsnacks3154
@snapchatsnacks3154 3 жыл бұрын
I bet it is harder to find an American car in Japan then these kei cars lulx. The big trucks and stuff would be impossible to drive and the like sports cars have engines to big.
@snapchatsnacks3154
@snapchatsnacks3154 3 жыл бұрын
I meant it is easier to find a Kei car in America then an American car in Japan. Obviously finding kei cars in Japan is easy.
@pihermoso11
@pihermoso11 3 жыл бұрын
Doug in a honda motocompo! make it happen....
@straightbusta2609
@straightbusta2609 3 жыл бұрын
@@pihermoso11 He should review the Honda City + Motocompo haha
@beezball
@beezball 3 жыл бұрын
I like that his "exploded" view includes opening the fuel door.
@HoodrichShinobi
@HoodrichShinobi 3 жыл бұрын
exposing the most intimate of areas
@NeonSonOfXenon
@NeonSonOfXenon 3 жыл бұрын
Such a Doug thing to do
@francisnjogu9263
@francisnjogu9263 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂 Had not seen that 😅 hilarious
@superpas3
@superpas3 3 жыл бұрын
The K1 was under the name of Mazda itself in Europe. It was called the Mazda 121, my grandmother had one for 20 years and after she gave up driving she gave it to me. And it was my first car to drive with
@craiggribbs
@craiggribbs 3 жыл бұрын
Left side vent has a purpose, moving air through the bay and out the back vents to provide additional air cooling. Just because it doesn't go to the motor doesn't mean it doesn't have a purpose.
@Ametisti
@Ametisti 3 жыл бұрын
5 in styling!? 5 IN STYLING!? It's adorable and deserves a 7 as a minimum.
@JohnTheRecoilJunkie
@JohnTheRecoilJunkie 3 жыл бұрын
8
@angadgrewal9324
@angadgrewal9324 3 жыл бұрын
5 for styling is pretty reasonable
@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785
@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah...for real. It's like a Ferrari Testarosa or 348 and a VW New Beetle mated and this was their love child...7/10 easily. Doug's opinions only matter to Doug Score. Or maybe if an MR2 & Alto Works mated? Yeah...that's probably more accurate.
@FireFoxCosworth
@FireFoxCosworth 3 жыл бұрын
Dude, really? This car is fun but monkeybutt ugly.
@demonstructie
@demonstructie 3 жыл бұрын
Also "handling is a JOY, really _THRILLINGLY_ fun": 7
@Z4J3B4NT
@Z4J3B4NT 3 жыл бұрын
I love how the car looks like a toy when Doug is standing/crouching next to it.
@realityshotgun
@realityshotgun 3 жыл бұрын
Man, next to the pickup it is SHOCKING how tiny it is.
@guidorussoheck2100
@guidorussoheck2100 2 жыл бұрын
@@realityshotgun next to the pickup brings big cock energy tho
@shizuokaBLUES
@shizuokaBLUES 2 жыл бұрын
Lots of these still here in Japan. They have a cult following. They may seem tiny in the big ol’ USA but on narrow Japanese streets they are quite sensible. I have a KEI car but it’s a van and cruises nicely on the highway at 60 . Almost ALL Kei cars drive very well
@sharonbraselton4302
@sharonbraselton4302 Жыл бұрын
yes tyey do
@currentsitguy
@currentsitguy 3 жыл бұрын
As a Suzuki Cappuccino owner, so same powertrain as the AZ-1, I can add a few things: Technically the Cappuccino is also mid engine, since the motor, while in the front, is mounted to the rear of the front wheels, so it's a front mounted mid-engine roadster. While by no means a rocket 64 horse is pretty good for the size and weight of the car. Really these cars shine on twisty 2 lane back roads. They are the very definition of "roadster". You can really toss these around back road curves at stupid speeds. They just stick to the road. My wife and I just did a 250 mile loop drive yesterday, the final 30 or so miles were on an Interstate. They will go 70, but they really don't like it. It's probably most happy at about 63-67 or so MPH. By Japanese law they fuel starve at 140 KMH, so about 85 give or take. Storage is terrible on all of the ABC cars. I cannot get a large pizza into the trunk of the Capp, and once the 3 piece hardtop is stored back there, there is literally room for nothing. Probably safes a lot of money, since when you are out and about there is no room for even the smallest impulse buy. Oh, and BTW, they only have about a 5 5 gallon gas tank, which seems small until you realize they get close to 70 MPG. You can go all day on a $15 fillup.
@ardie72
@ardie72 3 жыл бұрын
@@v_isforvictory9366 yeah agree, she must low self esteem..a real keeper
@volvo09
@volvo09 3 жыл бұрын
Oh my god, can't fit a large pizza in the trunk! That's so small! That's impressively small.
@FiveTwoSevenTHR
@FiveTwoSevenTHR 3 жыл бұрын
Bro just fold the pizza
@currentsitguy
@currentsitguy 3 жыл бұрын
@@FiveTwoSevenTHR I have a tiny trunk rack I've been debating installing. This may be the excuse I need.
@currentsitguy
@currentsitguy 3 жыл бұрын
@@hunterrrdrives a $15 fill up has never been so much fun. ;)
@robbyrutland1499
@robbyrutland1499 3 жыл бұрын
I watched a lot of different people who review cars. None of them catch people's interest like the way Doug does. Always entertaining listening to a Doug Review.
@hoilst
@hoilst 3 жыл бұрын
I think it's because he focuses on the stuff that matters to most regular would notice and experience in a car. Weird storage cubby holes, how the indicator stalk feels, how you, er, fit in it.
@jacobdiaz6538
@jacobdiaz6538 3 жыл бұрын
fax 💯 best youtuber
@androiduberalles
@androiduberalles 3 жыл бұрын
It's nice because he reviews /the car/. He doesn't review the brand, or the reputation of the model or past versions of the model. I mean, he mentions it but other review channels let it bias the entire thing.
@FreewayBrent
@FreewayBrent 3 жыл бұрын
It's definitely very low-budget editing, but the "beauty" in watching Doug's videos is that he really goes out of his way to do his homework before turning on the camcorder. There's a lot of things he points out that I would never notice about the cars he reviews...at least not at first.
@Dragoneer
@Dragoneer 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, this guy just has so much character
@normantorres1432
@normantorres1432 3 жыл бұрын
Love how doug opened the fuel door when he "exploded" the car
@GuestUser18
@GuestUser18 3 жыл бұрын
Haha! Just noticed that.
@weekendthreat5576
@weekendthreat5576 2 жыл бұрын
lmao thank you for pointing that out, I missed it
@MrCumstein
@MrCumstein 2 жыл бұрын
Well he did say the words ‘everything open’.
@thomas.thomas
@thomas.thomas 2 жыл бұрын
@@MrCumstein valves as well?
@4321watts
@4321watts 2 жыл бұрын
Yup yup
@TexasCat99
@TexasCat99 2 жыл бұрын
Considering the age of this cute little care, it STILL LOOKs modern on the outside. Even the interior looks good. Excellent Japanese engineering.
@natelav534
@natelav534 3 жыл бұрын
Doug going from 6.2 to 6.4 and back is just one of his quirks and features
@JollyRogerVF84
@JollyRogerVF84 3 жыл бұрын
His length varies from 1,89m to 1,96m. That's pretty much. Maybe he is like Inspector Gadget. lol
@fluffysheap
@fluffysheap Жыл бұрын
Depends on whether he's wearing high heels
@SirBroccolingtonIII
@SirBroccolingtonIII 3 жыл бұрын
The time has come, my friends. Now, we finally get to see Doug cram his 6"3-6"4 frame inside the AZ-1.
@RockyFoxxowo
@RockyFoxxowo 3 жыл бұрын
6"2 if Congress is in session
@bachouttapocket
@bachouttapocket 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment Sir Broccolington The Third
@weirdshibainu
@weirdshibainu 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting car. I just wish I knew a website where I could bid on modern enthusiast cars.
@Ajbeddes
@Ajbeddes 3 жыл бұрын
Same
@tallll70
@tallll70 3 жыл бұрын
Wait, they have something like that?
@jessellsealy7888
@jessellsealy7888 3 жыл бұрын
@@Cloud007. dammit, I actually laughed out loud when I read that. 😂
@gaufrid1956
@gaufrid1956 2 жыл бұрын
My adult daughter back in Australia would love one of these, if she could drive a manual! She's 4'10", and she absolutely loves four round tail lights! Her Honda Jazz is red. I'm a big fan of Suzuki and Mazda, so this one ticks two boxes!
@sharonbraselton4302
@sharonbraselton4302 Жыл бұрын
geo prißem but not cool míami v8cé faries lamghi farri 308 gt
@sharonbraselton4302
@sharonbraselton4302 Жыл бұрын
jußt got elric farri 308 gts
@TheDomeHepot010
@TheDomeHepot010 3 жыл бұрын
The creation of Cars & Bids has brought Doug’s car magnetism to an entirely new level
@Icehawks7
@Icehawks7 3 жыл бұрын
He didn’t do it for profit, he did it for access to more cars…
@ryanwhite6783
@ryanwhite6783 3 жыл бұрын
@@Icehawks7 his brain is too big
@pinut187
@pinut187 3 жыл бұрын
@@Icehawks7 and the acces to more cars means more videos means more Money...
@akafxde7245
@akafxde7245 3 жыл бұрын
@@pinut187 not everyone is focusing their business on money. He is the absolute definition of a car enthusiast and he even has low profits on his website. Each car that sells he only gets 4.5% or something like that
@cyjan3k823
@cyjan3k823 3 жыл бұрын
@@akafxde7245 i mean he didnt even want to sell Shirts with his "thisss" and Arms extended, I think it Shows that he really did not want money from people. Only miss were those Pictures with him in Front of cars but that was short try
@ericcarabetta1161
@ericcarabetta1161 3 жыл бұрын
Watching Doug attempt to fold himself into this little car was some amusing human origami. He looks like a basketball player driving a Power Wheels.
@hit-the-kwon5496
@hit-the-kwon5496 3 жыл бұрын
@@Farquad76.547 nope. He means power wheels-those small electric drivable cars for children
@gregorsamsa1364
@gregorsamsa1364 3 жыл бұрын
He didn't even show it
@ericcarabetta1161
@ericcarabetta1161 3 жыл бұрын
@@gregorsamsa1364 , the process would have been fun to see, like watching a convertible top fold into the trunk.
@gregorsamsa1364
@gregorsamsa1364 3 жыл бұрын
@@ericcarabetta1161 Definitely a mistake for him to not include it
@kotarojujo2737
@kotarojujo2737 3 жыл бұрын
reminds me of Shaq O'Neal driving a Smart Fortwo
@abhigyanbg5764
@abhigyanbg5764 3 жыл бұрын
imagine pulling up at a track in an escalade and rolling this out of the boot
@markjames8664
@markjames8664 3 жыл бұрын
How about rolling two of them out? I think they might fit.
@MarloSoBalJr
@MarloSoBalJr 3 жыл бұрын
@@markjames8664 I think the 2021 Escalade could easily fit one along with a ramp if all the read seats are folded down
@JL-sm6cg
@JL-sm6cg 3 жыл бұрын
I was going to say that Tundra it was next to could EAT this car!
@andywarne963
@andywarne963 2 жыл бұрын
As an owner of an AZ-1 I know what the door reflectors are for. They are to slightly reduce the number of times you bang your head on the open door! The LH vent is functional, it cools the engine bay. RH vent does not go into the intake, it is directly ducted to the intercooler. The official position of the spare wheel IMHO looks terrible, I never carry mine at all. The AZ-1 was engineered and prototyped in the UK by people who knew what they were doing and handles brilliantly, it has to be driven on twisty country lanes to really appreciate it.
@dannysdailys
@dannysdailys 3 жыл бұрын
I do believe this is the cutest, coolest little car you've ever reviewed. I was having just as much fun as you were just watching you. Really neat.
@MassiveTrackHunter
@MassiveTrackHunter 3 жыл бұрын
The Mario kart Race-Start song would make this complete. Doug in here, is like DK in his cart. XD
@samuelkim1827
@samuelkim1827 3 жыл бұрын
waluigi in his kart lol
@MassiveTrackHunter
@MassiveTrackHunter 3 жыл бұрын
@@samuelkim1827 YES!! My favorite character! His laugh kills me XD Definitely the right size ratio
@torpedo3ooo
@torpedo3ooo 3 жыл бұрын
I like how Doug even opened the tiny fuel tank door during "exploded" view.
@supercarMOMcbrtkk
@supercarMOMcbrtkk 3 жыл бұрын
FIRST LOOK-Audi Grandsphere Concept.kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJ2ueoWsoZV5mas
@cozitsmarinaa
@cozitsmarinaa Жыл бұрын
I mean for someone small like me (5'3) that's honestly perfect. Especially when I'm only going to college the space the car is providing is enough.
@rerdmann
@rerdmann 3 жыл бұрын
Other than potentially being instantly killed by anything, it's really fun! -Doug
@bwofficial1776
@bwofficial1776 3 жыл бұрын
@UNLISTED Alas, KZbin's report button seems to do nothing. I report all these spam bots but they're still up.
@film79
@film79 3 жыл бұрын
I was in one of these when a squirrel ran in front of the car. It was totaled and I spend 6 months in the hospital, the squirrel walked away without a scratch.
@ogvztjch
@ogvztjch 3 жыл бұрын
This is stuff that no would care to watch but honestly I prefer these vids than supercars Edit: Because I know people love stating the obvious, what I meant was people don't really care about these low end weird cars as much as supercars it's not just about views
@_MohamedZain
@_MohamedZain 3 жыл бұрын
I think these types of cars are the most interesting to watch… there are thousands and thousands of supercars.. and few numbers of cars like this
@BallingNotTryn
@BallingNotTryn 3 жыл бұрын
Facts
@squadmaster114
@squadmaster114 3 жыл бұрын
Literally every car guy says this. Nobody fucking cares
@SirBroccolingtonIII
@SirBroccolingtonIII 3 жыл бұрын
@@squadmaster114 Except for the ones who do
@bamgbose3309
@bamgbose3309 3 жыл бұрын
I only watch videos of unique or fun cars. Especially interior is something I really like to watch. Supercars are boring imo I don't really care about the power of a car, more about the design. Supercars always look the same shape wise and performance wise aswell
@Caledon91
@Caledon91 3 жыл бұрын
Doug: "You can fit a larger engine in here." LS fans: * heavy breathing *
@SniperSnake50BMG
@SniperSnake50BMG 3 жыл бұрын
LS is a NO! Better a litter bike engine
@cultureisnotyourfriend3458
@cultureisnotyourfriend3458 3 жыл бұрын
Turbo Hayabusa around 300hp would be a lot of fun!!!
@tormenmashi_
@tormenmashi_ 3 жыл бұрын
rotary swap would be cool since how compact rotary engines are
@SniperSnake50BMG
@SniperSnake50BMG 3 жыл бұрын
A new Hayabusa engine actually works better awesome!!! But I'm really waiting for the ones that are making an EV conversion... It's going to be awesome!!!
@wahh3074
@wahh3074 3 жыл бұрын
Electric motor swap! 200 hp 350 ftlbs of the big turks.
@James_3000
@James_3000 Жыл бұрын
awesome! that’s how cars should be, not bigger and bigger, for everyday transportation we should try our best to get away from cars and when you wanna have fun you hop in this and have your fun
@therobomega
@therobomega 3 жыл бұрын
Doug talking about how the air conditioner steals so much power from the engine reminded me of my 1990 Geo Prizm. It too had air conditioning on that little 4 banger. I used to call it the "air brake" as you could feel the car slow down when you turned it on. Used to use it all the time going down hills since that was about the only time you could use it realistically.
@simeon2851
@simeon2851 2 жыл бұрын
*Air break* :-))
@sharonbraselton4302
@sharonbraselton4302 2 жыл бұрын
geo metro beter car
@sharonbraselton4302
@sharonbraselton4302 Жыл бұрын
geo metro beter
@ChannelSho
@ChannelSho 3 жыл бұрын
"I feel terrified that if anything hits me at any moment, I would be killed" That's something you get over when you ride a motorcycle. Speaking from experience 🙃
@NathanWibe
@NathanWibe 3 жыл бұрын
Him mentioning the hayabusa engine swap and I can only imagine how nice that would be if it had been engine swapped
@vladvulcan
@vladvulcan 3 жыл бұрын
@@NathanWibe, one famous Russian old man made a Smart Roadster with Hayabusa engine swap and full carbon body kit
@TommyAngelo1337
@TommyAngelo1337 3 жыл бұрын
Or any kind of small sport cars/sedans on American roads today, surrounded by lifted trucks and SUV.
@thatcopenguy
@thatcopenguy 3 жыл бұрын
This is me whenever I pull up next to anything bigger than a mid-size SUV in my tiny little kei sportscar. Overtaking a bus really scares me I hope the driver doesn't just change lanes
@lexuses3942
@lexuses3942 3 жыл бұрын
Rather be on a bike any day, at least with a bike you can fly to some grass hopefully. My biggest fear would be to get trapped in this car while it’s on fire
@fredfredburger5150
@fredfredburger5150 3 жыл бұрын
"Doug in Tiny Cars" is a genre I never knew I wanted.
@MatthewC137
@MatthewC137 3 жыл бұрын
DiTC as in ditzy 😏
@kingofsludge7262
@kingofsludge7262 3 жыл бұрын
We need more: Peel p50 The original Mini Cooper Isetta The tiny Messerschmitt one that I can’t remember the name of
@Sgt_Glory
@Sgt_Glory 3 жыл бұрын
@@kingofsludge7262 That Messerscmitt was magical, maybe some more Lada's!
@RyoooPT
@RyoooPT 3 жыл бұрын
@@kingofsludge7262 Doug’s reviewed the Isetta, it’s so bizarre
@linehandibew6205
@linehandibew6205 2 жыл бұрын
I love that when he had shot with everything open he also had the gas cap open. Nice touch Doug
@FflawedMetalhead
@FflawedMetalhead 3 жыл бұрын
The size of the rod that holds the hood up should have definitely been a quirk - It looks like it's maybe a foot long at most. Also, Doug, the average male height for Japan and the USA is about 5'8 - At 6'3, you are FAR from "reasonably sized adult", you are considerably a giant, haha.
@dongatello6969
@dongatello6969 3 жыл бұрын
Bullshit the average height of a Japanese man is 5’8
@InfoSecGuardian
@InfoSecGuardian 3 жыл бұрын
A quick Internet Search finds the average height of Japanese man is 5'7"; and the American man just a fraction less than 5'10". Point well taken - Doug is nearly a foot taller than the average driver. Or course he's uncomfortable. It's the price one pays when their either too tall or too short for the product.
@FflawedMetalhead
@FflawedMetalhead 3 жыл бұрын
@@InfoSecGuardian That's a really long way of saying, "I agree with everything you said!", but I'll take it!
@kampfmeersau
@kampfmeersau 3 жыл бұрын
And people were even smaller 30 years ago when there cars came out.
@golforfishing
@golforfishing 3 жыл бұрын
@@dongatello6969 Surprisingly it is not far off. When I went to Japan I was surprised that people under 45 were a head taller than old Japanese people. What was yet another surprise was that (I traveled across Asia in 2005) in Korea they were even taller. Many, many women 5'8 and many men 6'2. Women 5'11 and men 6'4 were not uncommon, maybe because of the sheer number of people in the city of Seoul. But I also went to Vietnam, Indonesia and Philippines and their women were 5'2 and 5'5 for men.
@fatfreddyscoat7564
@fatfreddyscoat7564 3 жыл бұрын
Wife has a 650cc Daihatsu Copen and it’s one of those cars that feels a lot faster than it is, and it handles like a go-kart. Superb, fun little cars.
@thatcopenguy
@thatcopenguy 3 жыл бұрын
Hello fellow Copen owner! I got a 1.3 so it's decent by normal car standards, the little thing is just a riot to drive. Love the little thing but even sitting next to mid-size SUVs scares me since the car is about as high as their window line 😂
@mr.y.mysterious.video1
@mr.y.mysterious.video1 3 жыл бұрын
Loved my copen until the spark plug cracked and fell in the engine
@ramadhanisme7
@ramadhanisme7 3 жыл бұрын
@@thatcopenguy so you guys get the 1300cc engine in a copen?
@JD-nt2sc
@JD-nt2sc 3 жыл бұрын
Love my L880K Copen; fun toy. Could have bought any of the other kei sports cars, prefer the L880k. Good 1 person weeks-long road trip car. A friend owns a Beat restoration garage. He took me for a ride in his track tuned Beat, had me slammed into the seat, pushing into the seatbelt. Quite surprised & yup that's a real sports car. My stock engine Copen is a calm boulevard cruiser in comparison. Parked my Copen next to a New Beetle, which looked big & angry in comparison.
@mr.y.mysterious.video1
@mr.y.mysterious.video1 3 жыл бұрын
@@ramadhanisme7 originally 660xc but later 1.3 took over yes
@dampaul13
@dampaul13 3 жыл бұрын
One of these just sold for AUD$33,500 (USD$24,600), about $13,000 over the expected top price, at an online auction in Australia. After reading some reviews of how well it drives I was seriously thinking about putting in a bid.
@bong4538
@bong4538 2 жыл бұрын
Wow that was still pretty expensive
@TheTradosaurus
@TheTradosaurus Жыл бұрын
This one sold for $34k. You wouldn’t have won the bid
@nunyabusiness896
@nunyabusiness896 Жыл бұрын
8:09 An A/C compressor is an A/C compressor, Doug, it doesn't matter how many vents or how big the car is, if it's there it's there and if it's on it's on. It's the same compressor used in several other Suzuki kei cars including the van/wagon/hatch style ones designed for 4 passengers and needs to cool a much larger space. And it's a good thing, too, as I'd hate to try to track down an A/C compressor for a car with only 5000-ish ever made including the Cara.
@sup3rAVATARtlafAN
@sup3rAVATARtlafAN 3 жыл бұрын
Best part about this video is that cars will never stop being created and these odd ones will continue to appear, which in turn, means Doug will be able to create videos for years
@walnutsandbeastiality866
@walnutsandbeastiality866 3 жыл бұрын
I wish Doug did the Toyota AE86 one day
@StevieRay.
@StevieRay. 3 жыл бұрын
Not fully true. Odd consumer cars similar to these will never be created again due to modern regulations. Cars today require more safety features which means they are heavier and all look the same.
@philburch1970
@philburch1970 3 жыл бұрын
Someone has GOT to swap a Hayabusa engine into one of these! I desperately want to see an AZ-1 break the sound barrier...
@xzqzq
@xzqzq 3 жыл бұрын
My thinking also.
@harrismahaffey201
@harrismahaffey201 3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing if I can find one I'll probably do it
@blanked3
@blanked3 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, break the sound barrier and then it disintegrates 😂
@shawnblank4917
@shawnblank4917 3 жыл бұрын
i wouldnt even mind if it just had a little bigger turbo you can actually hear spool.
@ManasD30
@ManasD30 3 жыл бұрын
I actually vote for a Connaught 2L V10. That would put it in the league of supercars properly
@prodriver2112
@prodriver2112 3 жыл бұрын
If Doug lays down next to the AZ1, he would literally match its length.
@robertdevito5001
@robertdevito5001 3 жыл бұрын
My dad had a 1975 Cadillac coupe deville, that’s almost a foot longer than twice the length of this car, my caprice is 6 inches short of twice the length of this thing.
@harz426
@harz426 3 жыл бұрын
Dos the AZ-1 change lengths based on the video? (Doug "I'm 6'3"/6'4" tall" DeMuro...) 🤣
@joelellis9480
@joelellis9480 3 жыл бұрын
@@harz426 What do you mean? He's always stated he is 6'3"?
@GuestUser18
@GuestUser18 3 жыл бұрын
@@joelellis9480 r/woooosh
@jimbotron2
@jimbotron2 3 жыл бұрын
@@joelellis9480 Some videos he has said 6'4"
@wrenchboostboi8994
@wrenchboostboi8994 7 ай бұрын
Honestly, congratulations to this man for figuring life out. He’s created a great car auction website for unique vehicles and reviews the most interesting on KZbin, all for money but also is his own advertising platform. Doug is genius! So jealous seeing him cruising around San Diego
@concernedliberal4453
@concernedliberal4453 3 жыл бұрын
Even though this one is too small, I do miss the leaner cars of the 90s vs. the bloated oversized cars of today. Just compare a 90s Accord with a new one, which looks like a land yacht. I also don't like how modern pickups are all crewcabs with a teeny tiny bed.
@khanhdangnguyendoan9851
@khanhdangnguyendoan9851 3 жыл бұрын
Pickups sold Asia mostly only have crew cab options (with a few exceptions) just because it's more practical that way. Want some more space? Buy a small truck then. Commercial customers here never consider a pickup as an option when they wanted to buy a vehicle to carry stuff solely. Oh and they only sell medium sized pickups like the Ford Ranger and that bed is enough for almost all the buyers here.
@otakarlibal
@otakarlibal 3 жыл бұрын
I was always wondering what do you use the truck bed for? I cannot think of a single time that I thought "I wish I had a truck with a truck bed"
@PrincessLorelei
@PrincessLorelei 3 жыл бұрын
I know what you mean. It's so hard to find just simple machines, cheap thrills. I got the new MX5 and I think that's about the closest you can get.
@otakarlibal
@otakarlibal 3 жыл бұрын
@@brotherincognito1 haha true, there is not many trucks around here in Czech republic. Also everytime I have seen one, the bed was empty, so I was just wondering...
@khanhdangnguyendoan9851
@khanhdangnguyendoan9851 3 жыл бұрын
@@otakarlibal yeah right? They just go ahead and buy an actual truck instead of a pickup
@rustbeltrobclassic2512
@rustbeltrobclassic2512 3 жыл бұрын
These reviews are so much more enjoyable than the new car reviews
@sharonbraselton4302
@sharonbraselton4302 Жыл бұрын
wroñge
@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly
@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly 3 жыл бұрын
These cars weren’t designed for fuel economy, they were designed for tight parking spaces and low car taxes.
@pinut187
@pinut187 3 жыл бұрын
To meet the low tax requirements the car also needs to have a max of 660cc.
@jamesengland7461
@jamesengland7461 3 жыл бұрын
I think 660cc will accomplish the fuel economy...
@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785
@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785 3 жыл бұрын
Good fuel economy was a fortunate side effect...LOL
@MarloSoBalJr
@MarloSoBalJr 3 жыл бұрын
At this point, I probably should get one for daily and ditch my pickup truck. I'm still keeping my Crown Vic tho
@MrDuncl
@MrDuncl 3 жыл бұрын
A KZbinr who makes videos about living in Japan bought a Honda Fit. He said the biggest delay was needing an official inspection of his parking space before he was allowed to buy it. I think the idea of Kei cars is that they are exempt from that.
@clarkbabin9799
@clarkbabin9799 Жыл бұрын
Doesn't look much different in size than a smart for 2. The smart car also utilizes a 3 cylinder but the transmission even though you could choose between manual or automatic didn't wind out fast enough to make use of an on ramp from a stopped position. I think the scooters out on the market gear up quicker.
@louisbabycos106
@louisbabycos106 Жыл бұрын
Looks like a shrunk MR2 or fiero .
@EMP_castlebravo
@EMP_castlebravo 3 жыл бұрын
Doug: “It’s actually a large engine bay, you could fit a substantial power train in here.” A Mopar engineer, busting through a wall: “Hellcat?”
@sohelshaikh6165
@sohelshaikh6165 3 жыл бұрын
@@gingerninjer355 was just going to say that
@TheJacobshapiro
@TheJacobshapiro 3 жыл бұрын
@@gingerninjer355 I’ve seen a few videos of turbo’d hayabusa swaps in these. They’re awesome.
@SirBroccolingtonIII
@SirBroccolingtonIII 3 жыл бұрын
At that point it would be a deathtrap in every sense of the word.
@unlimitedfactory4297
@unlimitedfactory4297 3 жыл бұрын
I talked with an owner of an AZ-1 and he said a Hayabusa engine wouldn't fit without major cutting
@olavofernandes7286
@olavofernandes7286 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheJacobshapiro re amemiya x greddy did a monster autozam az1 dubbed vi-az1 it has 20b rotary engine here with its new owner kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppa8hnWQfctlZrM
@OneWithLogic
@OneWithLogic 3 жыл бұрын
One comment on the side reflectors that I thought about: Gull wing doors on a car that small is fairly uncommon, so I'd imagine the reflectors are for people to see that the doors are open so they don't clothesline themselves while walking or on a scooter. The doors poke out beyond the sides of the car when open, so that probably has something to do with it.
@99gagtx
@99gagtx 3 жыл бұрын
This was my thought also. Not all of the cars are gonna be red. So if you have a darker colored car, the reflector is really needed.
@niklasrose9050
@niklasrose9050 3 жыл бұрын
THISSSSS.... is the kind of car I'd like to see more reviews of, instead of another boring new SUV.
@andyn46
@andyn46 3 жыл бұрын
This is definitely Doug at his most entertaining, but I get why he does so many boring modern vehicles, he’s one of the best names on KZbin when it comes to car reviews. Most car owners care way more about what the interior is like and comfort of the vehicle than performance credentials. KZbin car reviews five years were all these tuned sports cars and usually had an obnoxious presenter telling some unrelated story. I think the only car channel that gets more views per month than him is ChrisFix so I can’t really blame for doing things the way he does
@hcwollaston
@hcwollaston 3 жыл бұрын
SUVs are equivalent to vinyl roofs.
@Corey-zg3bc
@Corey-zg3bc Жыл бұрын
my 1969 Fiat 850 Spider had a 49 cubic inch engine, convertible - front trunk that held 6 full brown bags of groceries - had huge legroom - removing the convertible let THREE adults cram behind the front seats - got 55mpg on the highway from a 5 gallon tank - did 93mph - out-handled most other sports cars of the day with highly predictable over-steer - virtually zero tire wear - regular gas - Bertone styling - a few bolts removed the rear panel to expose the engine and transaxle - beautiful instrument panel - super easy to slip-stream 18-wheelers who often couldn’t see you 🤣 mods: Abarth rejetted original carb - Cannon headers w/tiny muffler - Cosmic mags with 185-70-13 Michelin X tires - adjustable Koni shocks - FIAM air horns (necessary) it was also necessary to let the engine warm up thoroughly before driving another great feature was it’s looks - teenage girls used to ask for rides I KID YOU NOT!!!! ♥️
@turbone54
@turbone54 3 жыл бұрын
There's no cowl effect at the bottom of the windshield because of how sloped the car is. so that's why they have to scoop the air for the interior. They figured might as well make it look really cool
@NYRavage
@NYRavage 3 жыл бұрын
The (tiny) size of this car is remarkable. With Doug KNEELING behind it, his head is still towering over it. That comparison shot with the truck was insane.
@Johnnyynf
@Johnnyynf 3 жыл бұрын
dougs: move a single finger AZ-1: imma gonna dance such a happy car
@wailingalen
@wailingalen 11 ай бұрын
I love the little smile it has when you open the front trunk. There's a little smile on the black plastic thingy
@lundsweden
@lundsweden 3 жыл бұрын
I guess the car made sense in Japan back in the 90s, although Autozam was a short lived marque of Mazda. Here in Australia we also had the Eunos marque for a little while, Autozam products were rebadged Mazda. Eunos models were rebadged Mazda too after they gave up on that! We never got this interesting little car here. What I find interesting is products like these were designed in the Japanese bubble era and capture the enthuisiasm and excess of that era. After the end of the bubble, Japanese cars became rational, boring as belt tightening killed off these eccentric little gems!
@aaronleverton4221
@aaronleverton4221 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, we did. I used to almost daily pass the house of a specialist seller in Adelaide in '97-'98. He always had three parked in his drive ready for test-drive and sale.
@PasleyAviationPhotography
@PasleyAviationPhotography 3 жыл бұрын
I'm 5'4", I have trouble with some cars visibility. I bought my current 09 Vibe GT because it sits higher and has a manual height adjustment so I feel more like a normal person. After seeing this review I am now convinced it is my soul mate and have a new goal in life, to buy a Autozam!
@cs188creations
@cs188creations 3 жыл бұрын
I'm also a 5'4" guy, and cars like this make me feel like something was actually designed for us.
@zee9276
@zee9276 3 жыл бұрын
best of luck mate!
@simquicky3448
@simquicky3448 3 жыл бұрын
Larger air intake might help performance in the mazdaspeed…more air = less need for sapping precious power with the mighty AC. 😜
@Heyitsallgoodman
@Heyitsallgoodman 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@NormanF62
@NormanF62 2 жыл бұрын
Cool! Probably the best little car outside Texas Doug DeMuro has reviewed! Seriously too small for him but its perfect for me and its a fun little toy car to drive and all of us little cool kids wanted a toy car! It’ll turn heads for sure.
@BokBarber
@BokBarber 3 жыл бұрын
I've seen precisely one of these in the wild, just outside of Madison, Wisconsin. It was also red. If somebody made one of these today with similar horsepower and a simple wrenchable engine, updated but still basic tech, and were able to keep the price around $15k, I would seriously consider picking one up as a weekend car.
@Adam2774
@Adam2774 3 жыл бұрын
You can literally just swap the engine for a high end motorcycle engine and that would be so sick!
@agiemaliki
@agiemaliki 3 жыл бұрын
Thats exactly what i am thinking. Imagine swap the engine with GSX-600R engine or GSX-1000R. 180 HP on 600 kg-ish car like this.🔥
@ImNotLostButWhereAmI
@ImNotLostButWhereAmI 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely the right play for this car. A high revving tiny turbo motor in this would be pretty epic
@Leatum
@Leatum 3 жыл бұрын
Trimuph or Yamaha, do a really good 3 cylinder engines that would fit right in I'd imagine, even a 4 banger could fit I'd imagine.
@galeisaac3472
@galeisaac3472 3 жыл бұрын
Cooling issues
@Gfors85
@Gfors85 3 жыл бұрын
yeah, its just that it would break it. the suspension, brakes and everything would break! xD
@EpicTyphlosionTV
@EpicTyphlosionTV 3 жыл бұрын
This is why all kei cars should be legal in the states
@m4dc4t
@m4dc4t 3 жыл бұрын
Not when retards are buying oversized lifted landboats for daily use.
@JonnyMaxximum
@JonnyMaxximum 3 жыл бұрын
problem is no one in their right mind would drive one outside of a city
@m4dc4t
@m4dc4t 3 жыл бұрын
@@JonnyMaxximum well it has a top speed of 87 mph, so it can keep up with the traffic. Just I am interested how is the noise when you reach the top speed.
@JonnyMaxximum
@JonnyMaxximum 3 жыл бұрын
@@m4dc4t speed isn't the issue, it's more the problem of being turned into a prop for Monster Jam as soon as you touch some jerk's Raptor on the highway
@erickrecinos2931
@erickrecinos2931 3 жыл бұрын
Hitting an f250 with this would be like squashing a bug lmao
@Pauley_in_GP
@Pauley_in_GP 2 жыл бұрын
I love it. It's a little jewel…kinda like a baby version of my second-gen MR2. And I'm only 5'8" :) Thanks for a great video!
@Glennquagmire1912
@Glennquagmire1912 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been waiting for Doug to review and attempt to get into this for so long
@gachaharemseries2029
@gachaharemseries2029 3 жыл бұрын
@Wan the Man of Culture you son of a-😂😂😂
@zioxei
@zioxei 3 жыл бұрын
@Wan the Man of Culture get out of here with that XcQ rookie
@abhijeetbadar5256
@abhijeetbadar5256 3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Doug, on being a father! I appreciate the hardwork you put into these videos despite of such personal hardship. 🙌 RESPECT.
@chandusai3207
@chandusai3207 3 жыл бұрын
Doug's "This" is the most iconic in entire KZbin!
@joshd108
@joshd108 3 жыл бұрын
I agree When I click a vid, I look forward to the enthusiastic “THIIS”
@iclassified1
@iclassified1 3 жыл бұрын
Gives it a 3/10
@hesushesus3445
@hesushesus3445 3 жыл бұрын
It is irritating..
@bonzobonanza
@bonzobonanza 3 жыл бұрын
AGREED! I always get excited when I hear it :D
@douglasmaclean5836
@douglasmaclean5836 Жыл бұрын
After record high gas prices over the 2022 summer... we could use cars like this today here in North America... Ppl just want to get around we don't need huge giant engines to do that... This car is perfect.... To heck w these giant battery EV monsters.. we need efficient 0.65L cars like this !!!
@johndavidwolf4239
@johndavidwolf4239 3 жыл бұрын
Doug: For most cars, it wouldn't matter, but for acceleration, what percentage of the car's weight are you and how much better would the acceleration be for someone who weights around 135? When judging acceleration, did you redline first and second, or shift by ear?
@Alex.AL_26
@Alex.AL_26 3 жыл бұрын
interesting question
@huntercook6605
@huntercook6605 3 жыл бұрын
My guess is it's unlikely to be a noticeable factor. The car weighs ~1600lb. Big person at 200lb vs small person at 135lb is about 4% weight reduction. That's the kind of weight that could matter for track times, but probably not much with respect to feel. Obviously there are people bigger and smaller than that, but still we're in a low order of magnitude here.
@lelandmason5760
@lelandmason5760 3 жыл бұрын
Therapist: Autozam Doug isn’t real, he can’t hurt you Autozam Doug: 21:36
@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785
@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 underrated comment...OMG! That face will haunt me in my nightmares.
@lmf868
@lmf868 3 жыл бұрын
The way you perfectly timed @21:36 😂
@Shaun-hp2yz
@Shaun-hp2yz 3 жыл бұрын
haha!
@KC-mw8to
@KC-mw8to 3 жыл бұрын
I’m dead 😂
@felixcat9318
@felixcat9318 3 жыл бұрын
What an interesting and unique little cutie this is! The car puts a smile on your face just looking at it, ditto for other people too! In a world of clone like cars, this is the exception! I would happily own and drive this adorable little car.
@jack2957
@jack2957 3 жыл бұрын
No you wouldn't.
@felixcat9318
@felixcat9318 3 жыл бұрын
@@jack2957 Somewhere, the underside of a rock awaits its inhabitant...
@haramboy6932
@haramboy6932 3 жыл бұрын
@Jack i think you just got cursed my man
@barcham
@barcham 2 жыл бұрын
Size and power wise, it is very similar to a Fiat X 1/9. My X weighed around 1500 lbs, was mid-engine, had 65 HP and I had it up to 110 MPH on the highway. It also had a targa top, which is very hard to beat.
@sharonbraselton4302
@sharonbraselton4302 Жыл бұрын
yrsxít os biy ot
@sharonbraselton4302
@sharonbraselton4302 Жыл бұрын
thats fast
@c2757
@c2757 Жыл бұрын
The Fiat X1/9 was 3.8mtrs long by 1.6mtrs wide compared with 3.3mtrs long by 1.3 mtrs wide for the AZ-1. The Fiat's engine was initially 1300cc and later a 1500cc unit compared with 660cc (!) of the Autozam. The Autozam vehicle qualified as a kei car under Japanese legislation which the Fiat very definitely came nowhere near. Like you say, the Fiat X1/9 is very similar (except that it's physically noticably larger and had an engine of around twice the size).
@barcham
@barcham Жыл бұрын
@@c2757 And your point is? I said SIMILAR, not identical. I have owned 2 X1/9s so you do not have to give me the specs that you probably looked up on the net. I have also owned a MR2 Mark1, which is also similar to an X1/9. But hey, you go right ahead finding little shit to comment on like a good little troll.
@yanncatt
@yanncatt 3 жыл бұрын
I hope that Doug does his car reviews long enough to eventually compare a whole list of Kei Cars/Vans/trucks
@IwillBwaiting
@IwillBwaiting 3 жыл бұрын
Modern cars just grow and grow. A modern 3-serie BMW is larger than the late '80s 7-serie. In the Netherlands they made a similar car, using various parts of different brands; the MAX roadster. In size roughly the same as this Autozam but the base is a Citroën AX, and the rear lights are from a Peugeot 405.
@imsteevin
@imsteevin 3 жыл бұрын
One reason is that US CAFE fuel efficiency standards are based on vehicle footprint, so easier to make bigger cars with less efficient engines than the opposite.
@MrDuncl
@MrDuncl 3 жыл бұрын
And Americans still think the 3 series is a small subcompact. The Autozam reminds me a bit of the Smart Roadster. I saw a Daihatsu Copen recently but have never seen an Autozam in the U.K.
@metalloadedbakedpotato4382
@metalloadedbakedpotato4382 3 жыл бұрын
Would like to see a Busa engine swap in action. Bet it would loads of fun to drive
@juanpablofailde3654
@juanpablofailde3654 3 жыл бұрын
That is exactly what I was thinking
@nateeickman9269
@nateeickman9269 3 жыл бұрын
That sounds a very fun death trap
@danubiosalas4231
@danubiosalas4231 3 жыл бұрын
@@nateeickman9269 probably less than the motorcycle by itself
@currentsitguy
@currentsitguy 3 жыл бұрын
Cappuccino with a Hayabusa swap kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXapZGVvqrCDbrM
@markbarnes2041
@markbarnes2041 Жыл бұрын
I just love your show your enthusiasm is infectious, plus you know a hell of a lot about cars
@pilkjaer
@pilkjaer 3 жыл бұрын
Come on, Doug! Cool factor of this car should be 10 not 7. I have recently been to a local car meet and this car was a real attention grabber. Sure, tuned Supras also looked cool but everyone was more excited about this little car.
@colechapman3382
@colechapman3382 2 жыл бұрын
If I saw this at a car show, I would be that guy freaking out taking pictures and asking the owner so many questions. The lambos and gt3RS’s of the world are so boring compared to this car
@GatoLand
@GatoLand 3 жыл бұрын
I love it, I wish I had one, it is a lovely car and inside I have seen many common elements of 90's cars from Asia such as the air conditioning panel, gear lever and window controls, I had a Kia Pride that used many of those components and it has brought back fond memories. I think it's a lovely little car for quiet, unobtrusive driving enjoyment, the only problem I find is that the steering wheel is in the wrong place.
@MattsAwesomeStuff
@MattsAwesomeStuff 3 жыл бұрын
@17:56 - Looks like Doug is crouched down next to his son's PowerWheels. He's on one knee, slouched forward, and his shoulders are still way above the car's roofline. What a ridiculous little charming happymeals car.
@DanakarEndeel
@DanakarEndeel Жыл бұрын
That's actually a pretty fun little car and I wouldn't mind owning one. Currently I already have a pretty small car myself (Nissan Pixo) but this one looks even smaller. Not too keen on red though as I prefer black and it's a shame that the driver seat is on the 'wrong' side. Also like that Mazda Speed "Space Auto". 😅 EDIT: These sell for 15.000 to 20.000 dollars? Holy crap! I wasn't expecting that! I thought this would be more in the range of 6000-8000. Hell, that Pixo of mine was €8000 brandnew back in 2012 and is a 5-door; although good luck trying to fit passengers in the rear compartment so I just use it as a 2-person car with the rear bench folded down for increased space for groceries and such. Still, I wasn't expecting this thing to be so expensive. Now I'm guessing that the original retail price in Japan was much lower and they only sell for 15k-20k is due to their rarity and desirability for collectors? I can't imagine someone in Japan actually shelling out $20k on a tiny car like this when it first released.
@jamiepeterson5646
@jamiepeterson5646 Жыл бұрын
They did make some black Mazdaspeed and M2 versions. And you're right about the price - they originally sold for 1.5 million yen (about 11k USD), so they're a fair bit more now than they were when they were built.
@Sir_Austin_T_Gee
@Sir_Austin_T_Gee Жыл бұрын
Some of the cost of these is going to be over the whole having to import it from Japan and all the legalistic paperwork that has to happen for that, which in the US is a headache and a half.
@DanakarEndeel
@DanakarEndeel Жыл бұрын
@@Sir_Austin_T_Gee Yeah, I can imagine that getting one shipped in a container is gonna run you quite a bit of cash (I once had a Sterling Sovran kitcar brought over from the UK). Over here in the Netherlands the paperwork is a pita as well and feels like they just do it on purpose to milk extra cash. Like every import you have to get a full examination of the car first and pay a ton of cash just to register it on Dutch plates; even though we already have our yearly MOT examinations anyway. Buying the car is easy, but the costs are in getting it to you, registering it, and then the annual servicing with lots of costs when something breaks. Ah well, I'm still happy with my tiny litte Nissan Pixo. It may be just a tiny A-type shopping cart but it's black (my favorite color for a car), has AC/power windows/central locking, and it gets me where I need to go. It just had one MAJOR flaw in that the AC condenser&radiator sits in a fully open space behind the bumper. So it's in plain view at road level without any protection; so that one got hit by tiny stones and other debris constantly while driving on the freeway and eventually sprung a leak resulting in a pretty nasty repair bill of almost €500. So I had the mechanic add some of that black aluminium racing mesh across the front that I bought for less than 20 bucks off Amazon. Now at least it has some additional protection against incoming road debris and it also looks cool (actually, it now looks like how the car should have rolled off the assembly line). Pretty ridiculous how these companies make such (intentional?) mistakes when a bit of metal mesh could have prevented this. Apparently also several Porsches (911's, Boxsters and Caymans) have exactly the same issue where the radiator/condenser is completely unprotected (which is crazy because ... it's a Porsche! They couldn't even add some mesh in the bumber in the factory??). So any Porsche people out there may wish to check and put a cheap mesh grill of less than $20 across the front that not only looks cool but may also save you a ton of money from a broken AC unit. I imagine that the ones from Porsche are a lot more expensive than my little Nissan.😅
@tulleyj3
@tulleyj3 3 жыл бұрын
Doug: "This car is fun, it's surprisingly eager to get going!" Also Doug: "Acceleration is sloww and gets a 1"
@SVdreamin
@SVdreamin 3 жыл бұрын
i feel like it’s the same sensation with a go kart. it may not be very fast or quick but since it’s so small it feels like a rocket ship
@fsfs555
@fsfs555 3 жыл бұрын
@@김선찬-w3j Yeah it's kind of dumb unless exclusively rating modern supercars or something but given that old or fairly common cars make regular appearances here, most won't get decent scores; on his scale at least 3/4 of the cars ever made will only score a 1. Even vintage sports cars will be hard-pressed to break 7 seconds and nobody would dare slander the Mercedes 300SL as a slouch with a score of 1, even with its >7 second 0-60 time.
@unironicdoomer614
@unironicdoomer614 3 жыл бұрын
I can hear RCR having a stroke yelling out” autozam autozam autozam” like a maniac.
@Kirktalon
@Kirktalon 3 жыл бұрын
I'm 5 ft 2 ins so I could completely be at home in this car. I appreciate as many visual cues as the reflectors on the open doors that I'm in a car on a lightless road at night.
@stephenlackey5852
@stephenlackey5852 2 жыл бұрын
Listening to this guy talk about cars makes me want to buy every single car he describea- he’s just so excited to tell you about it.
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