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The new BYD K-Car designed for the Japanese market has been spotted ahead of its official debut at the 2025 Tokyo Motor Show , which opens on October 29. The model, reportedly named BYD Racco, is expected to begin reservations in Japan in the summer of 2026 . According to D-Auto , the Racco will feature a compact, boxy exterior typical of kei-class vehicles.  The front adopts a closed grille design with dual-layer daytime running lights that integrate turn signal functions. The car features a double-A-pillar structure, a small triangular front window, and a floating-style roof. The vehicle features a four-door layout with rear sliding doors , with their rails positioned above the rear wheel arches. The rear side windows feature privacy glass, and the tail section includes vertically arranged taillights, a rear wiper, and a centre-mounted license plate.  Although official dimensions have not been released, Japanese kei car regulations limit overall length to 3,400 mm, width t...

The Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) maker has released a teaser image of its first all electric K-Car, set to make its debut at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 starting October 30 BYD has released a teaser image of its first all-electric K-Car on its Japanese website, set to make its debut at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show starting October 30. The company shared a side view image of the model , revealing styling reminiscent of Japan's popular K-Cars. From the side profile teaser, the new vehicle adopts the box-shaped design common among Japanese “kei cars.” The model is expected to be primarily sold in the Japanese market, with no confirmation yet on whether it will be introduced to other markets, including China.  Compared to other box-shaped cars, BYD’s new vehicle appears to offer more spacious seating . As an electric vehicle, it features a shorter front end and utilises a long wheelbase with short overhangs to maximise interior space. Additionally, the rear side of the car wil...