Cappuccino (1991 to 1998)

The Suzuki Cappuccino, manufactured globally from 1991 until 1998, is a masterclass in downsizing, packing a front-mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive layout into a tiny "Kei car" frame. Designed to meet strict Japanese tax regulations, this 700kg roadster features a versatile three-piece removable hardtop that can transform it into a T-top, targa, or full convertible. In the 2026 Australian market, the Cappuccino is a definitive underdog compared to the Mazda MX-5, but it holds a legendary status among "JDM" purists who value its near-perfect weight distribution and rev-happy, turbocharged three-cylinder engine. The local buyer pool is an enthusiastic mix of microcar collectors and grassroots racers who frequently push these cars to their limits at roll racing events, rally sprints, and hill climbs like the 2026 Rob Roy Revival, where their nimbleness allows them to punch well above their weight class. Desirability has surged in 2026 following global rumours of a modern revival, making the original EA11R and the later, lighter EA21R variants highly prized for their raw, mechanical connection to the road. Consequently, the market value of the Cappuccino in Australia is on a steady rise, as well-sorted examples are increasingly viewed as blue-chip investments that offer more personality and "smiles-per-hour" than almost any other vehicle from the 1990s.

The Suzuki Cappuccino, manufactured globally from 1991 until 1998, is a masterclass in downsizing, packing a front-mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive layout into a tiny "Kei car" frame. Designed to meet strict Japanese tax regulations, this 700kg roadster features a versatile three-piece removable hardtop that can transform it into a T-top, targa, or full convertible. In the 2026 Australian market, the Cappuccino is a definitive underdog compared to the Mazda MX-5, but it holds a legendary status amo… Read more