The Suzuki Cappuccino Is an Ultra-Tiny, Quirky JDM Sports Car
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
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Suzuki Cappuccino review! The Suzuki Cappuccino is a tiny Japanese sports car -- and today I'm reviewing it! I'll show you all around the Cappuccino, and I'll show you all the quirks and features of the little Suzuki sports car. Then I'll drive the Suzuki Cappuccino and show you what it's like behind the wheel of this little car.
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This is one of those times I wish Doug had an assistant filming as I want an exterior shot of Doug driving the Cappuccino in traffic just to see how wild it all looks!
real ones remember his old camera man
@@sunsetRspec Felipo
RCR did the Cappuccino, it had the external traffic shots, and it was (obviously) a more enjoyable watch than this was
@@yungboicontigo9278 thanks for reminding me of the old cameraman and his Kia. I also remember when he’d have a camera on a tripod (I assume), where he’d use the same fixed shot of him driving by, multiple times. Good times. Good times.
@@HoyaSaxaSD with him waving back or playing stock imovie music
The back window should go down all the way, it doesn't do so in this car, apparently. I have a Suzuki Cappuccino myself and with the original roof parts bags. And believe me, they do fit in the trunk... Great fun car!
I have a friend with one as well and they definitely fit in the trunk. He also has the roof bag but doesn't use it as it's kind of a pain to use. These cars might be slow but a blast!
This one looks to be a not so good example. Every bodypanel is another color from the one next to it.
Can't forget how fragile the roof is either. Mine has like 15 small dents 😅
you have one of these?????? GET OUTTAAA HEEEREE.. WOW. HAHAHAHAAA
@@GoldenCroc It has some really bad rust holes in the floor pan in the sale ad.
European Cappu owner here. Some additional info:
- Usually the rear glass part goes down all the way, so Doug did not read the manual completely before this rewiew. You need to pull up the glass a little bit to achieve that.
- Normally, the Cappuccino F6A does not rev to 11000 or 12000 but it cuts off earlier (9000...9500?).
- This car seems to have a monster sport engine modification on it since it lacks the BOV on the turbocharger. There is a kit that gives it around 90 to 110 hp which includes the turbo, intercooler, injectors and the ECU. Rev limit on those is 11000 I think. Doing this with stock engine internals (valve springs etc) is... brave.
- The car is NOT slow. Of course, if you compare it to a drag car or a modern car with a lot of power it is, but this thing has corners and mountains as its natural habitat, so driving it like a normal car in city traffic is not what it is meant to be used for.
- The stock engine delivers its torque from 3500 rpm to about 6500 rpm and falls off above that in order not to exceed the kei car limit of 64 hp. It is likely that this modification shifted the power band up, so there is less "go" down low and more "up there".
And yes, this Cappu is in quite bad condition...
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Do you still have the Cappuccino? Is it LHD or RHD? Do you have another car that you sometimes take instead of it?
@@Sithhy there are no lhd Cappuccinos. This is a JDM only car.
@@bavarianmonkey8326 Only reason I asked is because the Daihatsu Copen comes in LHD specifically for europe
@@Sithhy Sure, but where is the fun in that? :D
Those cars are so small, you can drive with the steering wheel in the middle of your lane and the car will not protrude into the other lane since it is so small.
But yeah, the copen is a nice car as well.
Doug! The rear window goes completely flat if you unhook the frame member from the glass.. plus the bags that come with the roof also give instructions on how to store the roof into the trunk. I owned a cappuccino, fantastic car! Such a unique thing to be able to enjoy.
does it even drift?
@@ImmortalHeretic On ice....
@@ImmortalHeretic They were popular in Japan for drifting -yes they can
"The rear window goes completely flat if you unhook the frame member from the glass"
You noticed that, too, huh?
@@ImmortalHeretic yeah. it's in initial D driven by "Hand God"
There is an additional latch at the top of the glass in the centre of the back window that needs to be undone as well, to allow the window and frame to fully drop into the body. The roof panels have a bag each, and fit upside down in the boot, with the centre panel on top. The centre console opens that way so you can hold it with your elbow when sitting the drivers seat while you grab items from inside of it. There is a speed limiter that only allows you to go to 140 Kph, you can't even push it past the speed limit, which is a good thing. The stock front bumper wasn't the best for holding the front end down at speed, replacement bumpers with a lip or an add on lip/splitter were common. Changing the stock air box for a pod filter was a super common mod, as were boost controllers (the stock ECU cuts boost at 17 PSI). The Cappuccino ended up in the UK, as the then head of Suzuki UK really wanted it sold there, and after some lobbying of Suzuki Japan managed to get it sold there. A lot of the Cappuccino's body panels are aluminium, helping reduce weight. The stock power is 64 HP/47 kW. The stock exhaust sounded fairly throaty from the factory, but there were plenty of Suzuki Sport OEM upgrades. Some examples in Japan had build motors and and a LSD that would put out 200 HP.
MVP comment, everything that Doug missed
Doug is the only human to respect physics laws, in winter he is 6.3", in summer 6.4" tall due to thermal expansion 😎
I'm 6 foot and 3 inches, and those are 2 seperate measurements
@@deathstroke7316 XD, in summer Doug is your same height, in winter he is taller than you 😅
@@ismaelmilla5852 you missed the joke
I could have sworn in previous videos he said 6’1” - 6’2”
There is hope if we still grow in our 30s 😆
@@caseindaplace it has always been 6ft 3-4" :)
Legend says it's way faster in the rain, too
Still can’t beat Tofu Boi though.
Initial D fans where you at?
I understood that reference
@@Matevo72 right here.
@Falkollo Arsattor EVERYTHING loses to that old white Toyota
As a fellow owner, thank you for your great review!
Often reviewers can get the facts wrong about these great cars!
It is a shame that this one has seen better days though!
Also, buyer beware some of these have 5 digit odometers and may have been around the clock once or even twice.
I know my car is at 260,000 km now.
This car makes the Miata look like a full size SUV
this car looks like the small brother of the honda s2000
@@yungboicontigo9278 no I'm not talking about the Honda beat which is a kei car too, I'm talking about the shape of this car resembles more of a shrunk honda s2000 with its body proportions, long hood and shape
i had one of these years ago, loved it, a touch of rain and you could slide that car around so precisely - a real masterclass in handling in a baby-sized package.
This is the first time Doug reviewed two cars in one week where both of them are for sale
Doug is a very busy man.
@K A D Y 📽️
Does anyone else miss when Doug would go through each number in the Dougscore and explain why the car earned that specific number?
Agreed
Yes! I completely agree!
Yes the DougScore is a letdown now.
Nop
Yes
Love the Kei car appreciation! Sadly though, this poor car has been absolutely hacked and very little TLC bestowed on it. Seems to have many parts missing and cracked panels. If one is selling a car, at least get it detailed.
Why do people always scold people or even hate on people for selling their cars? It still drives and seem to have no problems.
I bet in the US, people yell at other people when they see a dirty or a car in poor condition.
When I lived in Tokyo in 1993 I fell in love with this car. All of them were Ferrari red though. I was always angry that America wouldn't let the Kei cars with 550cc engines.
I was in Tokyo in 1996😅
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The latches for the bonnet and fuel make sense as they are locked away (seeing as it was an open top). They were quite popular in the UK, being referred to as a mini-mx5.
Doug mentioned the mini-Miataness multiple times, you know, Miata = MX5 lol
@@piuthemagicman yes I know that, I was just saying how they were referred in UK.
Suzuki and Daihatsu actually sold several Kei models in Europe. In Germany you had the Suzuki Wagon R most notably, Daihatsu offered models like the Move and Cuore. BUT they often had "bigger" engines like 1.0 litres naturally aspirated. I even once drove a Daihatsu Move with an automatic :-D
Fun fact: you can drive the cappuccino with just the middle roof piece on, making it a t top like the Nissan Z32.
I love how this car is 'slow' doing 0 - 60 in less than 9 seconds when new, YET a contemporary 1992 gas guzzling Ford Explorer did 0 -60 in more than 11 seconds.
Funny that
You provide much-needed perspective. When I was a teen (late 60s) a six second 0-60 was the benchmark, and cars capable of that never felt slow. I've lived with several eight second cars.
I’ve always had a strange fascination with this car ever since it was raced in initial D, that rally driver really had some killer technique to drive it the way he did in the range against the 86’
Okay .. who else here was waiting to see *huge* amounts of hilarity seeing Doug try to fit into something that looked to be the size of a child's pedal car when he stood next to it? 😁
Seeing him try to squeeze his NBA frame into a car designed for doll sized geishas wasn't quite as absurdly funny as I thought it would be, but you still have to factor in to the equation, that this car was aimed at a population whose average male height until recently was a mere 5 feet 4 inches.
For those who think even this is a bit big, however, there are various microcars you can hunt down, including the first iterations of the hilariously named "Pussycar" built by one Jacques Ponthieu, which had, wait for it, a 250 cc engine, and were light enough for you to pick one end up and wheel them into a parking space like a wheelbarrow. Ponthieu then went full bore crazy, and produced a road going Sputnik, which he wheelied down the Champs Elysées. Fans of *really* weird cars will have fun looking that one up.
Though if you want the ultimate in microcars, the Peel P50 is the one for you. This one looks as if someone decided to take the Little Tykes toy car for toddlers, and add an engine to it, except that the toy car has four wheels, and the Peel P50 only has three. Kerb weight is, wait for it, just 123 lbs. Length is just 52.8 inches, which means that the entire car can fit in the engine bay of a 1971 Grand Marquis land yacht with room to spare. Power is provided by, wait for it, a 49 cc engine. Yep, just 4 horsepower, and a top speed of 37 mph, which it takes something like 13 seconds to reach.
Now watching Doug squeeze into THAT will be *truly* hilarious. 😂
They still sell cars like that in France. There you can drive them without a licence. Google Axiam Car. They are probably safer than the infamous Sinclair C5, but only because they are taller than a trucks front bumper so more likely to be seen.
Literally my dream car right now! Hoping to get one next year.
That one has a broken rear window though, it should be going down all the way!
🐱👍🏿
No I think he just forgot that there's a latch on the roof hoop that separate the hoop from the rear window that allows it to fold all the way down, and yes they absolutely worth it had mine for a year now
why no Miata tho?
@@ImmortalHeretic miata is not kei car its kat car
2:01 it starts
4:41 exterior
6:41 Interior again
11:10 engine
13:45 boot
15:40 driving
19:43 conclusion
Beat me too it! I own a Cappuccino, and I was gonna ask you to review it as soon as Sacramento finishes the registration paperwork. They're super fun cars, and just the right size.
“The car is not all that fast however it’s pretty quick.” Love it 😁
Designer: "So the choices are as follows: Convertible, T-top or targa. Which do we choose?"
Suzuki: "Yep."
Best comment here 🤣
@@yungboicontigo9278 Well yes but that one sorta applies to them all so i didn't include it xD
Doug, technically closer to an MG Midget, you should drive an early Triumph Spitfire (1965-1969 best years) of you like this. Not really a car for the channel (too old) but you should try it anyways. Definitely understand the appeal here so much more…especially that UK factor.
The hood and fuel door latches being behind locked panels makes perfect sense if you have the top open, it's just extra deterrence😁👌 I just tested a cappuccino out for the first time yesterday here in Japan and they really are awesome tiny little cars🤩
Dayumn, I'm jealous bro 🤓
that's what i'm saying!! the hood release in my Suzuki X-90 is also in the glove box. the lady i bought it from erroneously attributed this to the car originally being RHD, and the engineers being too lazy to move it to the other side when importing it. a bit of smart design if you ask me. car batteries are so easy to steal its insane
I'm kinda surprised Doug is reviewing this particular vehicle, it's in pretty rough shape, he usually holds out for the primo examples of the model.
The number of suzuki cappuccinos with US titles are probably not that common, so you kinda take what you can get. Just some more quirks to go over
Except he isn’t in Japan, so finding another one to review in the US Isn’t that easy
@@Hunter-zb5wl yeah, I think it's a "you take what you can get" situation.
Sometimes ago. He also reviewed W140 S-class that in not-so-mint condition. Because he wanted to review the pre-facelifted model that has features that facelifted model doesn't have
I would be with you but I emailed him last summer telling him to review my stock 1993 cappuccino. The main thing is I'm not in California
The power was actually limited to 63 hp by regulation, not necessarily by choice or capability
The gas and hood releases are where they are so that you can lock them. Don't want someone messing with your engine? Lock the glove box. Don't want someone stealing your gas? Lock the center console. Pretty neat.
Yeah I think a lot of the appeal is the fact it's like a smaller Miata. The weight is comparable to an Exocet Miata but in terms of practicality, the capp keeps a roof, heat and ac, a windshield, doors, etc...
I'm deciding whether to watch the news on Ukraine or Suzuki Cappuccino car review...
Watch the Suzuki Cappuccino, All the mainstream news does is ruin people’s days.
i'm doing both
I wouldn't mind owning one if I can find a decent example. It wouldn't cost much to fill up and you can drive it enthusiastically without breaking the speed limit. The roof configuration is also a nice bonus 👌
Sir - your laughter, smile, and enjoyment tells me all I need to know about this car.
I actually own one of these, a 1997 Suzuki Cappuccino EA21R.
Its a fun car, kind of fast if I'm honest.
Not the fastest speed on the highway but killer turning ability (beyond even my skill, you'll see)
So mine came with a Sony MiniDisc stereo, which is a quirky feature of the newer models like mine.
This one shown in the video isn't in the greatest condition, obviously. Kinda wish I had given Doug a call before he reviewed this one because mine was completely unmodified.
Sad news though;
Spun it into a snow bank a week after owning it, so now it needs repairs. :(
...probably gonna get a bodykit too though :)
@@yungboicontigo9278 I'm in Canada, same coast. Wouldn't mind a road trip down to LA for a day or two.
The location of the gas tank lid and hood releases makes perfect sense on a convertible, as they are hidden in locked compartments.
This is my favorite of the ABC K cars. Good review and I am glad you enjoyed it. (:
I'm so happy that he finally reviewed all the ABC Kei cars
I've been waiting for years to see how Doug fits in a capp
Looks like you could do T Tops as well for a 4th configuration for the roof
Wait a minute, Doug Demuro drove from San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA to review a modified Suziki Cappuccino. Sheeeeesh
In Annapolis, a younger guy with a buzcut had a yellow cappuccino-I think he was a midshipman. What a legend.
Memories of Gran Turismo license tests just came flooding into my mind. Love it!
The hood latch and the fuel door release are both in lockable storage areas for a simple reason...
All due to the cars convertible configuration.
So lets say if you park it somewhere with the top down, someone could essentially steal everything from your car, but thanks to lockable storage areas that was much likely to happen.
So those latches are in those lockable storage areas to prevent people from stealing any major car components from the engine bay OR stealing your fuel, that was much more common back then.
You actually can fit the three panels in the car, with ease -if you know the correct order and orientation.
The correct way of storing the panels is - unfortunately - depicted on the sleeve for the middle-roofpanel
I also miss the straps in the trunk to keep the roof panels in place
Amazing the camera captures the dirt from this convertible. Great concept K car.
Hold on a damn minute...Doug is a Gilmore Girls fan?!?!?! 😍 I love him even more now. 💕 Looking good in that Luke’s shirt, Doug! ☕️
His yellow Defender came with that logo as a rear tire cover. He's made swag from it.
@@teamjay2837 I didn’t know.
I can't believe what I'm seeing here. Doug DeMuro reviwing a suzuki cappuccino. 1 of my dream cars. this is soo awesome. I love it!!
These are THE best example of small is better. Fantastic engineering and the best looking of the class
In Barbados 🇧🇧 there were some Cappuccinos as well. They fit pretty well on our roads.
As others have said the back glass was not locked all the way down. In my car if you do that a buzzer goes off constantly until you lock it all the way down.
If you ever find yourself in Amsterdam, feel free to review my Daihatsu Copen!
Keylocks for storages in Japanese cars are very common thing back in the 90's. You can find the keylocks almost in every 90's Japanese cars storage compartments.
I really want one of these, and the last one on cars and bids was in my price range (it was worth about 7k to me, based on all other US sales), but 3 people got into a bidding war jumping over 9k. Although, that one was in good condition, it still went way over what it was worth to me.
Got excited to see this one, and it's already over 6 grand! Apparently cars and bids really is the place to sell cars.
I'm just happy to see more of these pop up now though.
you can get a new suzuki every instead
They have a key for the Center console storage and glove box ! Because it’s a cabrio, it’s for safety!
3-5-10 engines sound so damn good with the right exhaust.
I count 9 roof configurations
1) roof up
2) roof down
3) roof in targer position
4) roof in T bar ,with center piece in place but sides off
5) sunroof mode both side on ,but the T bar removed.
6) dough driving mode , left side panel and T bar in place,but the right panel removed to allow dough to fit in it.
7) dough passenger mode, as above but the left panel left off.
8) shaq driving mode , right panel and T top off,left panel one
9) shaq passenger mode , left panel and T bar off, right panel on.
😀
Be honest, you just clicked to see him drive that thing 😂😂
0:01 did anyone else have to wipe off the screen 😂 damn it Doug!!!!!!!
Maybe the roof panels go into the unused storage compartment behind the seats? Love these vids!
Is this the most junky car Doug has ever reviewed? I think it is. Yes, it is.
Doug is the type of guy who compares this cars length to a 3 series instead of a Miata^^
You forgot the Daihatsu Copen with the electric folding roof, great fun...in the UK where it was in 660 cc and 1300 cc.
I think Doug failed to consider that the reason why both the fuel door lever and hood release lever are inside lockable storage, is so that you can leave your car with roof off, and not worry about someone easily stealing your fuel, or messing with your engine
Doug in high school:
Teacher: "Doug, why did Columbus sail the ocean blue?"
Doug: "I'm not sure why Columbus chose to sail the ocean blue, but that's what he did"
Doug: this car is so much fun! Much more than the AZ-1
Also Doug: Fun Factor: 6
There's on here in NYC on the UES it's tiny if you think a Miata is small you need to see one of these in person!
Missed something. The back window has one more lock that undoes the glass from the top frame allowing that top frame to push farther into the storage compartnemt. You can see the red button and lever at 8:34 press the button and turn the lever and that panel drops down even lower. Even more convertabley. Also the t top configuration as an added set up was just glossed over. 4 total roof configurations and it looks much cleaner if that second latch is undone and tbe rear window is completely depressed into the body.
Doug should buy 2 of these and wear them as shoes
I love my '95 cappuccino sport! Going strong!
Nice cool little car, you should review the Nissan NX 1993 is also small and rare.
Latches for the fuel tank and engine compartment were placed there to prevent them from being opened without having the key to the glove boxes. It's weird but well thought out, no one could open them when you left the car parked with the top off.
One day we'ss get to hear a car go over Doug's quirks and features
Doug, the clove box and the middle box have locks for a reason. You could have figured this out yourselve. A cabriolet normaly has the hood ledge relase hidden. And the gas lit too.
Ask Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkons what he thinks of the Cappuccino. ;-)
Whoa @Doug DeMuro - the car in 1:23 is a Korean Daewoo Tico which was probably never sold in Japan (but was an absolute hit back in the days in e.g. Poland). Cheers
Hiding hood release and fuel release inside locked compartments is a clever thing to do
the daewoo tico shown in 1:20 was also sold in europe in decent numbers
17:24 When Doug spits all over your car, you know you've made it.
The opposite opening centre console makes sense actually.... Since its small... Its easier to put ur arm over and into .. Cuz ur shoulders r already past the hinge anyways... Rather than squeezing ur shoulders the opposite way to put our very long hands (compared to the cars interior) into the compartment
I'm so glad you finally did this car, asked about it years ago!
Love this video! Thanks for putting a smile on my face!
Road and Track did a article on the AZ and the Beat…and probably the Cappuccino…I still have all my issues…1989 through 2000something
I've never seen, Doug giggle this much in any car
We have that car here in malta, it looks a bit like a mini Dodge Viper 😄
In Europe the car has a (mandatory) rear fog light in the other rear bumper hole. Fog light and reverse light having mirrored placement in light housing is done quite often for cheaper cars in Europe. This is due the regulations that state that a car must have a single red rear fog light in the middle or on the steering wheel side while the quantity or placement of reverse lights are more amvbiguous. Sometimes this leaves the rear light units being asymmetrical with a red spot on one side and a white one on the other, and other times the car manufacturer puts more effort in to hide the different bulb colors, like making the reverse light housing pink. Self-imported American cars usually get an aftermarket rear fog light tacked on below the bumper in order to comply with regulations.
That three piece targa top gives you a T top option!
12:30 It looks like a baby Miata.
Which Doug said so at 15:00.
doug the kinda guy to say "Big Crowded Compact Cities"
This is the most beat up car I remember Doug reviewing
The center console area probably locks so that you can park it with the top down and people can’t steel you stuff from the center console or glovebox
The fuel door release is why that center console lid has a key lock.
So glad you finally did this!
YES i wanted a review of this for a long time!
Doug seems like a friendly giant in this video.
Doug always comes thru
Ahh the Luke's Diner from Gilmore Girls longsleeve just adds to it for this quirky car review
Congrats Doug you just boosted sales for all Suzuki cappuccino’s now making them more sought after from the other two A and B cars haha
Really cool looking little cars - I’m a fan of this, Honda Beat (and City), and of course the Autozam AZ - I’d have any of ‘em!
Doug seems to be a fan of Suzuki Alto ;> PS that "dome" light seems to be great at lighting the drivers/passengers elbows xD
Dough Demuro!!!!!! We love u here in Houston TX brother one love.....
For a second in a video i thought Doug would start playing with the car...😄
This car is so adorably tiny...👍🏼