Why are so few Kei cars imported?

petal_91, Feb 14, 9:21am
Why are there so few subcompact Kei class cars imported used from Japan! These are the ones with the 660cc engine and under 3.4 m in length and 1.48 m in width that qualify for discounted rego and insurance in Japan.

Examples include the Mitsubishi i-Car and Suzuki Alto. You'd think there would be used import i-cars on offer, but the only ones on TM are NZ New, why is this!

fiatracer, Feb 14, 9:25am
much stiffer frontal impact rules came in. !

petal_91, Feb 14, 9:51am
And sadly you can only buy electric i cars new in NZ now.