Japanese Kei Truck Models

Mid-engine/rear-biased packaging on classic trucks; strong enthusiast recognition.

Generations:

HA3/HA4 truck · HA6/HA7 truck

Drivetrain:

2WD and 4WD depending on chassis/trim

Type:

Truck / van family

Import:

Use manufacture date, not model year, for U.S. 25-year eligibility

Large historical production footprint; excellent factory historical documentation.

Generations:

1990 new-standard Carry · 10th generation

Drivetrain:

2WD; part-time 4WD available

Type:

Kei truck

Import:

Use manufacture date, not model year, for U.S. 25-year eligibility

Long-running commercial focus; numerous work configurations.

Generations:

7th-generation late / 1990 spec · 8th generation

Drivetrain:

FR/2WD and part-time 4WD depending on trim

Type:

Kei truck / commercial family

Import:

Use manufacture date, not model year, for U.S. 25-year eligibility

Distinct RR layout and 4-wheel independent suspension on Subaru-built generations.

Generations:

Sambar 660 · New-standard Sambar

Drivetrain:

RR 2WD; 4WD variants available

Type:

Kei truck / van family

Import:

Use manufacture date, not model year, for U.S. 25-year eligibility

Purpose-built commercial lineage; 1991/1999 redesigns well documented.

Generations:

5th generation · 6th generation

Drivetrain:

2WD and 4WD variants existed across generations

Type:

Kei truck / van family

Import:

Use manufacture date, not model year, for U.S. 25-year eligibility

Suzuki OEM relationship means mechanical overlap with Carry.

Generations:

Early Scrum / Autozam Scrum · New-standard Scrum

Drivetrain:

2WD and 4WD depending on equivalent Suzuki platform/trim

Type:

Kei truck / van family

Import:

Use manufacture date, not model year, for U.S. 25-year eligibility