Best Kei

The Suzuki Carry is a small, robust pickup truck designed primarily for commercial use. Introduced in 1961, it’s notable for its diminutive size – a kei-segment vehicle – and dependable construction. It remains popular among businesses needing a versatile work truck and individuals seeking an afford...

The Honda Acty Truck was a small, commercially focused pickup truck produced in Japan from 1990 to 2002. Its distinctive cabover design and available four-wheel drive made it suitable for challenging terrain and light commercial use. Primarily targeted towards small businesses, tradespeople, and ind...

The Daihatsu Hijet Truck is a diminutive Japanese pickup truck designed for efficient transport. Introduced in 1986, its compact size and lightweight construction make it ideal for commercial deliveries and small-scale personal use. Primarily sold internationally, including Europe and Asia, it’s par...

The Honda T360 was a compact, single-cab pickup truck produced from 1974 to 1992 primarily for the Japanese market, notable for its innovative mid-engine layout and independent suspension on all wheels.

The Mitsubishi Minicab Truck is a Japanese kei truck, known for its compact dimensions—typically measuring under 3.4 meters in length—and four-wheel drive availability, primarily serving commercial purposes within Japan and select export markets.

The Toyota Pixis Truck is a kei-class cabover pickup truck sold exclusively in the Japanese domestic market. Introduced as part of Toyota's Pixis sub-brand, it is an OEM version of the Daihatsu Hijet, reflecting a manufacturing collaboration between the two automakers. The vehicle is engineered to m...

The Mazda Scrum Truck is a cab-over kei-class pickup sold in Japan as part of the broader Mazda Scrum commercial-vehicle range. It is based on the Suzuki Carry and combines compact exterior dimensions with a small cargo bed suited to deliveries, farming, maintenance, and other light-duty work. As a...

The Honda Acty is a compact, rear-wheel-drive van originally designed for cargo and delivery applications, now available as a passenger vehicle with versatile configurations like a two-row or three-row layout.

The Kia Niro EV (EX) is an electric crossover vehicle designed for families seeking an affordable and practical transportation option. Notable for its extended range capabilities and comfortable interior, it represents a compelling entry point into electric vehicles. It’s particularly suitable for i...

The Nissan NT100 Clipper is a cabover kei truck designed for light commercial duty and urban logistics. Unlike traditional pickup trucks with a front hood, it features a flat-front design to maximize cargo capacity within a compact physical footprint. It is built to navigate narrow Japanese and Asia...

The Subaru Sumo was a robust, rear-wheel-drive cargo van produced from 1976 to 1998, primarily utilized by businesses for deliveries and hauling goods due to its durable construction and straightforward design.

The Suzuki Mighty Boy is a kei-class coupe utility vehicle manufactured by Suzuki from 1980 to 1988. Built on the platform of the Suzuki Cervo hatchback, it features a tall, narrow cab paired with an open rear cargo bed designed to maximize utility within Japan's strict dimension regulations. The ve...

The Mitsubishi Mighty Max/Dodge Ram 50 (often called the "360" due to its engine size) was a compact, rear-wheel-drive pickup truck produced from 1986–1995, sharing platforms and components with Dodge.

The Daihatsu Midget II was a Japanese microcab pickup truck produced from 1967 to 1974, notable for its small size and use of a 605cc two-stroke engine initially.

The Honda Life Pickup, produced from 1974 to 1979, was a compact, rear-engine, kei truck primarily sold in Japan and Southeast Asia, offering a unique configuration within the small utility vehicle market.