The Honda Beat was a stylish two-seater kei car manufactured by Honda in Japan from 1991 to 1996. With a unique rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, it was the final vehicle approved by Honda's founder, Soichiro Honda, before his passing in 1991. The production spanned over five years, during which approximately 33,600 units were produced, with a significant portion being manufactured within the initial year.
This roadster's design was a collaboration between Honda and Pininfarina, a renowned Italian design firm, which sold the design concept to Honda. The Beat's sleek aesthetics and compact size were tailored to meet the specifications of Japan's kei car class, allowing it to enjoy tax benefits
