I just found a micro-sized Land Rover - Say hello to JDM Xheos!

Updated: 09 Dec 2024

I know that you have a few questions so I’ll answer them right away!

Q: WHAT IS THIS?!
A: It’s a microcar. Produced by JDM. Well, more precisely, it’s a motorized quadricycle.

Q: What is a microcar/quadricycle?
A: It is literally a micro-sized car, although it has some limitations, such as 45 km/h (28 mph) top speed, maximum weight is 425 kg (992 lb), maximum engine size is 550 cm^3 (33,5 in^3) unless it’s a diesel or electric, and maximum power output is 4 kW (5,4 hp).

Q: Why would anyone own this?
A: If you don’t have a driver’s licence which permits you to drive a car, then you could drive this, although you may need a driver’s licence for this, too.
In Finland you can drive a quadricycle at the age of 15, although you need a special driver’s licence to drive it. Also here in Finland, quadricycles are very popular among the youngsters.

(But honestly, I don’t know why people want to drive these things)

Q: Do you own this?
A: No.

Q: Can I off-road with this?
A: If you are brave enough, then yes! But I won’t guarantee that it’ll actually off-road…

Q: Is it 4WD?
A: Unfortunately no.

Q: Is it reliable?
A: It’s more reliable than a real Land Rover.

Q: Is it JDM?
A: Apart from the name, no. It’s actually made in France.

Q: Why should I buy it then?
A: Because it’s a mini Land Rover!

Comments

You can give it positive camber just by kicking the wheels

And toe in by kicking the tyres

Ideal for stance guys. They will drive on normal camber and then for the meet they can camber the sh!t out of it.

I actually really like it, and because it’s so incredibly light with some good tyres it would probably be a proper giggle off road, very nice post by the way, I will now go and get some cold water, ):)