The Mazda Carol (2WD) is a compact hatchback kei-car—one of the tiniest road-legal vehicles in Japan—based on the Suzuki Alto platform yet styled with Mazda’s own design flair . It typically houses a 658 cc inline-3 petrol engine producing between 46 to 54 horsepower, depending on the model variant . As a 2WD model, it powers only the front wheels, offering excellent fuel efficiency—around 4 to 8 L/100 km (equivalent to 12.5–25 km per liter) in combined driving conditions .
With compact dimensions—approximately 3.395 m in length, 1.475 m in width, and 1.45 m in height—and weighing around 630 to 680 kg, the Carol is agile and ideal for navigating tight city streets and parking in small spaces It comes with a five-door or three-door layout, seating for four to five passengers, depending on the generation and model .
