Which Is The Best JDM Kei Truck? Sambar? Acty? HiJet? Carry? Minicab? [Collector Car Guru's RANKED!]

READ THE COLLECTOR CAR GURU's weekly column on Substack! https://collectorcarguru.substack.com/ [COMMENT, LIKE & SUBSCRIBE] A head-to-head-to-head comparison with in-truck driving footage pits the 25-year and older 660-cc era Kei Honda Acty HA3/HA4, Suzuki Carry DC51T/DD51T (and Mazda/Autozam Scrum twins), Daihatsu HiJet S100P/S110P (and earlier S82P/S83P), Subaru Sambar KS3/KS4 and Mitsubishi Minicab U41T/U42T in a fight for the crown of Best Kei Truck with rankings in power, handling, ergonomics and service/reliability. Hosted by Class Winners Collector Vehicles' Car Guy in-Chief Sam Barer, who has owned, driven and worked on so many of these tiny utility rigs. Comment below to let everyone know if you agree or disagree! CY1990-1997 Kei Truck models covered: Manufacture Model (model code for RWD / 4WD) Honda Acty HA3/HA4 Suzuki Carry DC51T/DD51T (and Mazda/Autozam Scrum twins) Daihatsu HiJet S100P/S110P (and earlier S82P/S83P), Subaru Sambar KS3/KS4 Mitsubishi Minicab U41T/U42T While Kei vans were built on the manufacturer's Kei truck platform, only those sharing engine options were featured in this video (including Honda Acty Street HH4 and Subaru Sambar Dias Try SuperCharger and Sambar Dias Extra G). The Mitsubishi Bravo, Daihatsu Atrai and Suzuki Every offered higher performance turbocharged engine options that were not available on their respective Kei truck offerings. **Please note: The Collector Car Guru RANKED! rankings are based on subjective opinions. This video should not be considered an exhaustive complete review of options, specifications and pros/cons of models mentioned and/or featured. Many aspects not included in the video are important to consider before purchasing, such as individual unit condition, as well as state and local licensing policies/laws.** THE COLLECTOR CAR GURU

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