1994 Suzuki Carry Review - The Little Truck That's Invading America!

[@KiLDELTA]

Very common here in the Philippines nicknamed as Multicab... as they are multipurpose vehicles... My family owns the Scrum van version... so cheap to purchase and maintain... reliable for a small engine.

[@CB74651]

It's a suzuki after all I wouldn't be surprised on reliability.

[@rebellion6468]

Ano pwedeng pagamitan dito bro? Meron kami but left unused, sayang naman.

[@rosalyncandia4386]

My dad literally is a ricer

[@steveperyer4850]

They used that same engine in the Arctic Cat 4 stroke snowmobile, as it was the first modern 4 stroke powered snowmobile. They later turbo charged that engine, it flew. That little truck would be great for a little short drive grocery getter, and good for going to camp, or other of grid recreation.

[@bocahdongo7769]

It's better nowadays at least in SEA. New carry had 1.5L engine and much bigger bed, while still maintaining low ground clearance.

[@gadgetorian-rctechgadgetsm4566]

The Suzuki Carry also comes in a 5spd, as well. Axel lock and locking rear dif are NOT the same thing. While some Carry's do come with locking rear dif, the Axel Lock is what engages the front wheels when in 4 wheel drive... similar to manual locking hubs but all done electronically.

[@pontiacg445]

I believe you are correct, axle lock = locking hubs to prevent unnecessary front axle spinning in 2wd. Most USA vehicles which had "auto" locking hubs just do so stealthily when you mechanically or electronically shift into 4wd. Not sure why the carry is not the same. I only have a 93 carry to reference, though, looks identical to this one, also a 4 speed.

[@aldude999]

@@pontiacg445 Axel lock, from what I understand, engages the front drivetrain on the truck. When you engage 4wd, the axle lock automatically comes on, then when you put it back into 2wd, axle lock will stay engaged, allowing you to switch in and out of 4wd while moving. You can also manually engage axle lock while stopped in 2wd mode for the same feature without having to put it into 4wd first. Differential lock will lock the rear differential forcing both rear wheels to turn the same amount.

[@CB12345]

One of the cutest trucks ever.

[@shortbushero]

If I could find one to buy, I’d buy it. I have my weekend car, but a year round modest hauler is all I’d ever need. For a young guy in the countryside, this needs no highway use and I’d be able to haul all I’d ever need

[@montesa35]

Suzuki is the father of all kei trucks. They were the first to be introduced in the market as Suzulight in 1955.

[@bwofficial1776]

I want a kei truck. I don't have much use for one beyond carrying a bicycle around and they're not comfortable or fast but they look like so much fun. The Carry is probably my favorite-looking kei truck because of those big round headlights. Higher trim Carrys came with rectangular composite headlights and they're not bad looking either. Kei trucks came with some wild 4WD systems. The axle lock button in this Carry is not a rear differential lock, it locks the hubs on the front wheels to enable 4x4. Once that is pushed it is shift-on-the-fly 4x4. These and most other kei trucks were available with a rear diff lock which is a separate button. A 4x4 Carry could be optioned with the 4spd manual and a dual-range transfer case or a 5spd manual and a single-speed transfer case with an additional extra-low crawler gear available only with 4x4 engaged. The Honda Acty was available with an extra-low crawler gear and crawler reverse. The Acty also came in an ultra-rare Crawler variant that had an extra unpowered axle in the middle. It came with rubber tracks to wrap around the two back axles such that the rearmost axle powered the tracks.

[@whytebearconcepts]

I have a buddy that works for California State Parks and has one. He lives year 'round in his RV and uses his K-truck to do his park maintenance of whatever park he's assigned to. Right now he's doing a central San Joaquin Valley lake, so the AWD is coming in handy with lower water levels and mud flats.

[@maxeluy]

The South American Chevy version is from Daewoo that license the Carry from Suzuki and they made the Damas and Labo, GM was a big shareholder of Daewoo so they have their own version in some markets.

[@thenasiudk1337]

Here in Indonesia, Suzuki Carry is more longer and have 1.5L 4 cylinder engine instead, at least that was the newer model, the older model were using 0.97 L 4 cylinder engine

[@hotmechanic222]

They used to sell these in the UK, usually as panel vans and they had a 1.3litre engine , just imagine the power!!!

[@declan2775]

I've even occasionally seen a camper variant driving around, super practical little vehicles

[@EpicThe112]

There is another name for that a Bedford Rascal made in GMC Factory Bedford Bedfordshire. Sadly it loses out for a Ford Transit in terms of capacity you can see this on Top Gear where Richard Hammond has to tape a Bed to his Suzuki Super Carry unlike Jeremy Clarkson who was able to put one on the Ford Transit. Also, it's on the programme it's much harder to get into a Suzuki Super Carry than a Ford Transit

[@PlatinumNath]

The 1.3 isn't far more power from what I remember, and they're only available in the non-kei versions that are slightly bigger (and later on, bigger by some margin). Around give or take 75-85hp for earlier "big" Carry's (some are called Super Carry, like the one you see in Top Gear that Hammond rolled over) and 95~hp for later "big" 2010+ Carry's (exception to Mega Carry which gets a 100hp ish engine. Also only Carry by name, but it's more like a pickup version of the [infamous in Southeast Asia] Suzuki APV). Torque is good for all of them though.

[@Detah_]

Funny thing is this is the same motor that’s in my wagon r but that motor is a 12 valve mine is a 6 valve. Though sadly due to kei truck popularity exploding I’m worried governments are gonna bring the hammer down and ban them. Maine has already done that and Rhode island is trying. I know cali has banned them too

[@declan2775]

of course they are. God forbid someone drives a practical truck that fits their needs instead of buying a huge pickup

[@pontiacg445]

The ultra-efficient 50-60MPG truck is not what the top minds of California and her vassal states desire? Not really sure what exactly they want, other than for everyone to be unhappy...

[@Detah_]

@@declan2775 most of the excuses are about "MUH SAFETY" and that they "don't meet federal standards for safety and emissions" bro my 1998 Volvo wagon doesn't meet emissions and doesn't need to bc its 25 years old and honestly a motorcycle accident is worse than a kei truck accident

[@declan2775]

@@Detah_ absolutely. Also what volvo do you have? I've got a 1989 240 sedan

[@thek-bar8769]

I owned one of the silver van versions for three years while I was stationed in Okinawa, Japan, from 1988-1991. Really fun to drive. Had lots of space with the backseat folded forward. Both side doors slid back, giving plenty of access. Could carry a lot of camping gear, and over a dozen scuba tanks for our weekend outings. Top speed was about 55 mph, which is an excess of their expressway speed limits, which are 80 km/h. Lotta good memories with that old van. Thanks for taking me down memory lane.

[@DavidAlt-b9s]

My name is David Alt from Finksburg, Maryland. I own a 1994 Suzuki Carry DD51T that has only 6,990 miles on it. It has new 13" alloy wheels, new tires, new shocks all around, new spark plugs, new spark plug wires, new rotor, new cap, new vaccum hoses, new cooling hoses, new am-fm radio, and whole bottom is rust proof. I do even have $7,000 in it yet. NOT FOR SALE . Ever David

[@tonyl7286]

This is the Ford F-series of Asia. They're cheap, pretty reliable, easy to maintain and can be modified to carry anything. China also copied the design and made millions of their own variants. You can still get a similar vehicle to the Carry today in China - brand new.

[@dexburwell]

This is perfect for my mother in law (husband passed away) to work the land - she is a petite 65yr lady- she wasn’t a fan of the big farm trucks still on the property - so this simple thing is perfect 🙌

[@bhumiriady]

Amazing review of the Carry, Zack! Also, the Carry looks very cute indeed. Kei truck is love, Kei truck is life!^^

[@wilde.coyote6618]

I can't imagine why these aren't street legal in Michigan. They look way safer than a Polaris slingshot.

[@JackyTheNerd]

Greetings from Japan. Can confirm: 90% of kei trucks and kei vans are white. My employer--a municipal board of education--uses kei vans essentially as company cars to get people from point A to point B. However, newer kei trucks and vans are coming in different colors. Nothing crazy like pull-me-over red or anything, but some nice blues, oranges, greens, and blacks. Seems that the trucks are manuals more-often-than not, but the kei vans are automatics.

[@TIB1245L]

I remember taking a ride in one of these during my Bali Holiday. Oddly enough that particular unit I was on was rebadged as a Mitsubishi Colt T120

[@penggunainternet7886]

I think you meant T120SS, because the T120 is kind of the predecessor of T120SS and T120 was not a rebadged Suzuki Carry. Mitsubishi Colt T120SS and Suzuki Carry actually have the same body but different engines. The same with Mitsubishi Maven, it has the same body with Suzuki APV but the same engine as Mitsubishi Colt T120SS😁

[@nashcomp]

​@@penggunainternet7886the t120ss or even zebra or new carry futura cant replace the vintage and sleek look from jetstar/hijet or carry 1.0

[@dkpt1997]

These are everywhere here in the Philippines and they were converted to left hand drive. I used to own one of these and I was impressed by the amount of torque it has for a small engine. Of course its slow but its so light and nimble.

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

I've driven a bunch of these mini-trucks (various manufacturers,but it's my understanding that they're all really similar) on construction sites. They're hilariously fun, and shockingly good off road. I wish parts were a bit more available and affordable, if they were I'd almost certainly own one.

[@secondtimeround]

I think in other markets you can get these with a 998cc engine. Thats how i remember them. 4 cylinders 1000 emblazened on the back. Learned to drive in a Suzuki Carry

[@tomjack9632]

I have one of these Suzuki trucks for working on my property, bought it instead of a side by side,, best money I ever spent..

[@Bugster1970]

these would have been cool if they were also sold here in the US

[@GamingSkeptic]

The Chevy Optra is also sold as a Suzuki in some parts of the world.

[@grimreaper5521]

I like it perfect for me since I live in a downtown area in a small town plus the prices are better than most used cars these days

[@ronaldisom2190]

That isn’t the rear diff lock, it’s the front axle engagement. The diff lock will say diff lock and button is 3 spaces to the left.

[@toyotaprius79]

The free market is a damned scam. Imagine having these trucks without the decades upon decades of politics.

[@doug6191]

Are you saying the notion that the US has a free market is a lie?

[@bwofficial1776]

More government is never the answer. Less government control breathing down everyones' necks is better for everyone.

[@Barrackscuts]

These vehicle are mostly shipped from Japan and asian countries , so my question is how is the process like through customs and to get the vehicle shipped , registered etc curious to know

[@bobpineo6376]

I have a 93 Carry that was converted to a dump. I LOVE IT. I would have preferred the round headlights. Are the front body panels interchangeable? Also, it's a 4-spd, would have much rather preferred a 5 spd. I'm always going for that higher gear. Does anyone know if the transmissions are switchable?

[@HWBushh]

I bought one of these to start a pool service business. 75% of my driving is at 55 mph. It’s not the best, but it takes it like a champ.

[@VerrolAdams]

Best detail review ive heard so far. 👌🏾

[@markfaulkner8961]

What's the bed length of the Carry? I'd like to use one to move tandem bikes around.

[@tedrodriguez9812]

Can you register this vehicle in Texas? Is it street legal?

[@gafrers]

Kei FTW Kei Trucks FTW

[@chadhines5804]

Are they 4 wheel drive

[@Bonjour-World]

I was amazed by these small trucks when I was in Singapore. They are plane more practical. American Automobile manufacturing is based on profit per pound and so American new car lot are now filled with oversized, overweight, gas guzzling bohemothods that people can not afford.

[@neiltan2283]

Im from the Philippines my grandpa had one 4WD it's awesome to drive and it's very good in offroading

[@mrstevek118]

Must be loud in the cab. With the motor in with you

[@alandashchuk454]

Really enjoyed your video and and love the Suzuki carry , I have one coming across the ocean from Japan now ,can hardly wait to try it out lol

[@donalddelabar767]

I want to know where to buy one

[@RedneckHillbilly-ho9md]

How much weight can you haul in one of these legally?

[@doug6191]

2:13 - one of the weaknesses of the Honda Ridgeline's spare tire location. Can't access it if the bed's loaded. 9:13 - Well...it must be *some* fraction of the Polaris price. A small fraction, but a fraction nonetheless.

[@mybackhurts7020]

I want one so bad out here in the desert I wanna make it a pre-runner

[@terminallygray]

Has anything this guy tested passed the big friggin' bottle test ?? I've watched many of these, Nothing Yet !!

[@dave11686]

That said it looks so HAPPY!

[@hoomanAdnan]

This one actually looks better.. well proportioned, well designed overall 🙌🏼❤️ ❤ From Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@kc0lif]

a great highway cruiser. nice truck those k trucks do look similar. suzuki has neat vehicles.

[@redneon06]

Omg there’s a dealer here who sell these tiny trucks! They are so cute!!!

[@kucingkeren8042]

I suggest you to look about Mitsubishi Colt L300, its a kei truck but with a diesel engine and well know for the durability and reliability, suzuki carry and mitsubishi colt l300 they re the most popular pickup on indonesia

[@andrewthacker114]

They are a very nice little truck. Interesting clip.

[@mitch9521]

Its annoying, the round headlight Suzukis of this era are so much better looking(and cuter) than the rectangle headlight ones but they all have the 4 speed which is awful for anything over 45mph. If you want the 5 gear, you gotta get the rectangle headlight ones.

[@pipoms]

I love the van version, i know it as the super carry hah, for me It looks amazing. The ones that i can find in my country (Chile) are super cheap, but they aren't in the best condicion, cuz they used it every single day for work since they were new. (also I found the modern versions ugly and without personality) Someone told me that they are super hot to drive, you drive right above the engine

[@obscurerides]

Love these little trucks!

[@PatriceBoivin]

I wish Transport Canada and the TSA thought about citizens and customers for a change. I doubt it will happen though, too much lobbying and corruption. There are kei cars and vans as well including camper vans. Perfect for urban settings and better for the environment.

[@henryhamilton4087]

The important question remains....can you do a Scandinavian Flick in it?

[@OLBeefcat1992]

We have a man in my town that has one of these and another version. The Suzuki is fast! 🤣

[@bakumesusan1100]

How much is it cost

[@cornbread3497]

That’s it I’m busa swapping a carry

[@7575フミタン]

この型式の軽トラックが一番好きです。私が乗っていたのは、後輪駆動でしたが、緩やかな上り坂を加速するのが、気持ち良い車でした。

[@kirkkw]

tailgate blocks lights so it can't be driven with the tailgate down.

[@dave11686]

These are neat but I’d definitely go with a Sambar

[@Dankcatvacs]

wow i learned something

[@leviandhiro3596]

Should be mandated to drive these if you not road tripping

[@thndr_5468]

Not a day goes by where I don't want one... But then I realize they aren't legal in my state... Rage...

[@XanderKiger]

It's not the name or model I'm imagine of the film Carrie

[@gabrielgomescunha]

When you use logic to do something

[@Rusty5000]

It's like if a car was a pokemon

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

I find those to be weird looking little trucks!

[@GrannyC]

I want 1!!!!!

[@edwardnoyola2860]

Oh Texas 😂❤. Yep, you’ll piss lots of people on the highway.

[@cafn8ed74]

Hush, hush Keep it down now...

[@trevorwhitham6742]

It’s adorable

[@toastrecon]

Random: how tall are you? Wondering about headroom/legroom. Lol.

[@ShootingCars]

5’11

[@toastrecon]

@@ShootingCars I guess I'd be fine. Maybe you should make a T-top conversion kit??

[@RobertVivian]

Invading? I think there are not enough of these trucks in the US.

[@ianfinrir8724]

It's more of an infiltration than an invasion.

[@primefactors888]

Truck kun in USA, now Americans can also get isekaied

[@laneclaypool8005]

Do an off-road video.

[@tvrusa5196]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Cool 🥰

[@joams9316]

Yawards multicab mana borj🤣

[@briansmith-zw1xy]

That's not the only thing invading america. #trump2024