There is something inherently interesting about cars that refuse to accept their fate, and the custom automotive world is never short of builds that convert kei cars into mini-sized icons. We’ve seen Mazda 121s facelifted as mini Subaru Imprezas, the Autozam AZ-1 modified into a mini Ferrari F40, and there’s this: the Pocket Bunny Twin R32, a mini Nissan Skyline based on a Suzuki Twin, and it’s pure Choro-Q madness.
As the name suggests, the Pocket Bunny Twin R32 is a kei car project by Kei Miura, the man behind Rocket Bunny/Pandem, and Jun Takahashi at Hardcore Tokyo. Some of you may already recognize the car as it likely appeared on your feed after its debut at Tokyo Auto Salon 2026. Thanks to Aston (@renncurator), I was able to spend some quality time with the build before it officially joins his collection.
Starting with the exterior, the Twin’s bodywork has a kit that transforms the bubbly hatchback into a mini, wide-bodied R32 finished in navy blue. It features custom head and taillights, bumpers, hood, side skirts, wide fenders, and a fake notchback trunk with a mini spoiler on top. To fill out the wide arches, custom RS Watanabe wheels in an off-white finish were fitted, delivering a sharp contrast against the dark-colored body.
Looking inside, you’re greeted by a full roll cage in white framing the entire cockpit with an AIRMEXT air suspension system integrated at the rear. The original steering wheel and seats have been removed and replaced with matching Prisma Lab equivalents, topped off with a Hardcore Tokyo shift knob that serves as a constant reminder of the car’s rebellious DNA.
Despite the cosmetic aggression on the outside, the Pocket Bunny Twin R32’s heart remains humble. Currently running its original kei-spec 660cc three-cylinder K6A engine with a 4-speed automatic transmission, only a custom muffler adds some aural attitude. For anyone craving more power, engine swaps are available upon request. Check out the drift-spec Pocket Bunny Twin R34 and you’ll see what I mean.
While the car is not hunting for top speed or lap records, there is a glorious bit of overkill behind the front wheels: a set of 6-pot APG Performance calipers providing race-grade stopping power for any zero to 110km/h sprint, which, coincidentally, is about as fast as this mini Godzilla can go.
Driving the Pocket Bunny Twin R32 around is pure comedy. You’re piloting a car that genuinely struggles to hit 20km/h uphill with a passenger on board, yet despite its lack of pace, the attention and love you get is unmatched. If you pulled up next to a row of multimillion-dollar supercars, you’d be the one surrounded by cameras. It turns out you don’t need crazy wealth to steal the show.
What I like so much about these quirky kei car builds is that there is no ego. They’re all about fun.
