The Nissan Figaro Is a Crazy Retro Japanese Tiny Convertible

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This is a 1991 Nissan Figaro and it is very weird and very quirky. It's an incredibly tiny Japanese convertible with retro styling. We are thrilled to be offering this Figaro for sale on CARS & BIDS!!! Today I'm reviewing this Nissan Figaro, and I'll show you all the many quirks and features. I'll also get behind the wheel and review the driving experience.

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DOUGSCORE CHART:

CHAPTERS:
00:00 THIS...
00:33 It Can Be Yours On CARS & BIDS!!!
01:07 What Is This Thing?
04:23 The Four Seasons
05:11 1950s Styling
07:10 No Nissan Badging
07:53 Interior 1950s Retro Insanity
11:46 The Convertible Top
14:35 Back Seats!?
15:01 Mini Trunk
15:53 Puny Power
17:09 Driving Experience
21:52 Final Thoughts
22:16 DougScore

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[LaurinKramer]

I think the Figaro is absolutely timeless. You could tell me it was product around 2010 as a rival to the new Fiat 500 and I would believe it.

[AB]

My mom had one of these when I was a kid. I can honestly say this is the first time in my life that I can smell a YouTube video. Man I loved that car, my sister and I would fight over who would be relegated to the back seat. Taking the top down by hand so everyone at my elementary school knew it was a convertible. Lost my mom a little over a year ago. The nostalgia that your video is bringing me is incredible, Doug. Thanks

[collincotter]

My wife has one, and I have taken care of it for now 10 years. Super reliable, and fantastic car. The car he reviews has almost no options, but it has some whacky ones.
Parking stick
Pin strip of the flower
Cup holders
The headlight eye lids
Then there is a weird plaque that has this message behind the door and on the glove box

Its wonderful to drive on the weekends

[yevgeniykhakhaev]

This is what we need today... not "retro inspired design" but cars with true retro design. New tech/manufacturing processes + retro design = killer product.
Imagine this Figaro but with proper crumple zones, a nice modern engine, disk brakes, LED instead of halogen lights. All the sheblang.

[alper]

More cars like this and less ultra expensive hypercars

[nltmjll]

1991 nissan figaro could be made and sold in today's market. It's styling did not diminish.

[martinezclau]

It was not meant to resemble 1950's american land yachts, it was meant to be a nod to atalian 1950's. And they hit right on the mark.

[wvlfboyy]

I used to have one of these as my daily. You have now idea how many people came up to me to ask what it is, took pictures, and generally LOVED the car. It was usually older people that were the most excited about it. Definitely has a special place in my heart.

[colechapman]

With every car today being grey, white, or silver corporate crossovers, seeing a funky, retro Italian design-inspired convertible is a real treat to the eyes. When I see these, I always do a double take because they are so cool and I love how colorful they are

[pacohaas]

I love my Figaro. It makes everyone smile. As a middle-aged guy, nobody ever looks me in the eye if I drive a Corvette or Porsche, but in a Figaro you're everyone's best friend. It was similar to the experience of driving my old bright yellow 1972 Beetle Convertible... you are obviously not trying to compensate for anything, LOL. I also get a kick out of taking it to Cars and Coffee and parking it next to a Ferrari and Lamborghini and having NOBODY pay attention to the cars that cost 20x as much. Bonus, I've almost paid for my car by renting it out for wedding photos. 🙂

[majorhemroid]

The design elements on this car are so cool and unique.
The white dashboard.
The chrome everywhere.
Simple yet beautiful touches.
Wish more car companies would do something like this.
Break up the monotony of modern car design.

[ryanmundt]

I live here in Japan and these are still pretty common to see. Usually in this spring color. Very cool!

[UahUahUah]

Technology Connections will be particularly interested in this video.

[joshbrailsford]

I see Figaros fairly regularly here in the UK, but I still get excited when I do see one. You can't help but smile - they're such happy little cars.

[phrnando]

next week: THIS is the 1991 Nissan Figaro TRD Trailhunter

[RealSmartHacks]

Doug had written an article about how to import Japanese cars to the States many years ago and that helped get our Figaro here. It was an anniversary gift for my wife when we lived in Japan and bringing it back was cheaper than getting a newer car, not to mention that it's still a head-turner. Was great watching Doug excited to review this treasure. I converted ours to be fully electric in 2019 and love cruising seeing the smiles it brings people who see it. Thanks Doug!

[cargyjohn]

Call me crazy but I've never been more excited for a Demuro review. I'd rather learn about the Figaro, which I've always admired, than whatever the new McLaren or Lambo is by a MILE.

[nkbr]

My wife and I got two Nissan Paos last year. A his and hers. I absolutely love the Pike Factory cars. I daily drive mine. They get so much attention when we take them out.

[toyoracer]

It's easy to forget that once upon a time Nissan built some really neat cars.

[carlhagman]

0:19 "..in the 1950's when cars were huge!" - yeah, in America.... In the rest of the world 1950's care were tiny.