Mazda Scrum Kei Car Cars
The Mazda Scrum is a popular Kei car that has found its niche among urban drivers and small business owners in New Zealand. Known for its compact dimensions, the Scrum fits effortlessly into tight city spaces and narrow suburban streets, which are common throughout many New Zealand towns and cities. Measuring just over 3.4 metres in length and typically under 1.5 metres wide, the vehicle is ideal for manoeuvring through congested traffic or parking in limited spaces.
Powered by a small yet efficient engine, usually around 660 cc to meet Japanese Kei car regulations, the Mazda Scrum offers excellent fuel economy—an important consideration given New Zealand’s fluctuating fuel prices and long-distance rural driving needs. While not designed for high speeds or powerful acceleration, it delivers adequate performance for everyday commuting and light cargo transport.
In terms of handling, the Mazda Scrum provides nimble steering with a tight turning radius that makes it suitable for New Zealand’s diverse driving conditions—from Auckland’s busy urban roads to Wellington’s windy hill climbs. Its lightweight construction aids in fuel efficiency but means it handles best at moderate speeds rather than on highways or fast motorway stretches commonly found between major centres like Hamilton and Christchurch.
For practicality, several variants of the Scrum include both van and mini-truck styles. This versatility benefits tradespeople or small-scale delivery services operating within NZ's cities and regional areas where larger vehicles can be cumbersome due to parking restrictions and road widths. Despite its modest size, interior space is well-optimised to accommodate two occupants comfortably along with necessary cargo capacity.
Though less common than larger vehicles in New Zealand's market, the Mazda Scrum represents an economical choice for those valuing reliability, ease of use, and low running costs while navigating the country’s often challenging mixed driving environments—urban centres paired with occasional rural ventures.
