Suzuki Cappuccino EA11R / EA21R
Import a Suzuki Cappuccino (EA11R / EA21R) from Japan, found at auction, scanned before it ships, and delivered with a report anyone can verify.
- Built in Japan
- 1991–1998
- Engine
- F6A or K6A 660 cc turbo three, rear-wheel drive
About the EA11R / EA21R
The Cappuccino went on sale in November 1991, and production ended in January 1998. It is a front-engined, rear-drive kei roadster with a three-way removable roof. The EA11R uses the F6A 657 cc turbo three, and the EA21R, from May 1995, the K6A 658 cc turbo three; both are rated at 64 PS.
Of 26,583 built, only 4,323 were EA21Rs, which makes the later car the rarer one.
The Cappuccino began as a reference exhibit at the 1989 Tokyo Motor Show, with a 550 cc engine. Suzuki’s president, Osamu Suzuki, then announced it would be built, and it went on sale in November 1991. Its longitudinal engine can take the engine and gearbox of the same-era Suzuki Jimny, which made it a popular tuning base, and some are used for drifting despite the short wheelbase.
- Power
- 64 PS at 6,500 rpm
- Torque
- 8.7 kgm (EA11R); 10.5 kgm (EA21R)
- Weight
- 700 kg (EA11R); 690 kg (EA21R)
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual; 3-speed auto (EA21R)
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Balance
- 51:49 front to rear
- Built
- 26,583
Can an EA11R / EA21R come in?
Both countries count from the month on the build plate, so a car can become eligible part-way through a year. We check the plate on every car.
Quebec registers right-hand-drive cars only at 25 years. Every other province follows the federal 15-year rule.
US sourcing is planned for 2027, once a customs broker confirms the duty rate on Japanese classics. Enquiries are welcome now.
Which cars roll in next? See the 2027 US calendar and the 2027 Canada calendar.
What to look at on an EA11R / EA21R
The model-specific weak points we look for in the auction sheet, the photos and the scan.
Roof seals
Worth checking the roof and rear-screen seals; leaks into the footwells lead to floor and sill rust.
Rust
Worth checking the rear subframe and arches.
Engine
Worth checking for head-gasket trouble and turbo wear.
Roof panels
Worth checking the aluminium roof panels for dents.
Driveline
Worth checking the clutch and differential.
What we check on every EA11R / EA21R
The auction sheet, in full
Every line of the original Japanese sheet translated: repair marks, rust notes, interior score.
The build plate
The month of manufacture decides eligibility, so we read it off the car, not the registration.
Mileage against the records
Dash and ECU against the auction sheet and Japan's inspection history.
Flood and accident history
Checked before export, while a claim is still possible.
A full diagnostic scan
Every module read inside the auction's 5-day claim window, so a hidden fault goes back to the seller.
Underneath
Chassis rails, floors and suspension, where snow-country salt does its damage.
What landing one costs: see the worked examples; an enquiry gets you the figure for this car. New to auction sheets? Read how to read one.
What an EA11R / EA21R costs
Published figures with their source and date. Prices move with condition, mileage and grade; an enquiry gets auction results for the car you want.
| What | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cappuccino (all years), Carsensor average asking price (93 cars) Carsensor, Oct 2026 | about ¥1.34 million | Carsensor , Oct 2026 |
| Cappuccino, Carsensor asking-price range Carsensor, Oct 2026 | ¥0.48–3.8 million | Carsensor , Oct 2026 |
Figures as published by each source; not offers from us. Landed cost in Canada adds shipping, duty, GST/HST and provincial fees.
EA11R / EA21R buyer questions
Is the Cappuccino eligible?
Yes. Production ended in January 1998, so every Cappuccino is more than 25 years old and eligible in both the US and Canada. Some provinces and states restrict kei cars on certain roads, so check local rules first.
EA11R or EA21R?
The later EA21R has the K6A engine with more torque, 10.5 kgm against 8.7 kgm, and is 10 kg lighter. Only 4,323 were built, so it is rarer. The EA11R is more common and easier to find.
Is it practical to own here?
It is right-hand drive, small and light at about 700 kg. Engine and service parts come from Japan, and roof seals need care, because leaks lead to floor and sill rust. Check those areas before buying.
Want an EA11R / EA21R?
Tell us the grade, colour and budget. We reply with eligibility for your province or state and what these are fetching in Japan now, and contact you when sourcing opens.