Kei Truck Test! Nissan Clipper NT100 (actually a Mitsubishi Minicab) ニッサン クリッパー

How's this for a little JDM nugget? A 2008 Nissan Clipper NT100, which is really a badge-engineered Mitsubishi Minicab U60. 657cc of fury, allied to a three-speed automatic - but is it actually any good? This road test attempts to find out. Filmed around Cwmtydu, Ceredigion.
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[@user-xh9pr7zc3j]

日本の軽トラックを愛してくれてありがとう‼️👍🏻

[@rimmersbryggeri]

This looks very hubnut indeed.

[@grayfool]

I worked for a Suzuki dealer in the early nineteis so came across quite a few Super Carries. Really good little things. Very easy to underestimate.

[@isaacplaysbass8568]

I love Ms Hubnuts rendition of "Left Bank Two", very appropriate! Who here doesn't love small weird trucks !? Some of those Kei Camper conversions are pretty amazing.

[@MrOvershoot]

"A short film with much joy brought to everyone" would probably be the Japanese wording of this release 😍 Gret stuff Ian & Carly 👍

[@luviskol]

That's going to be on a T shirt in Tokyo by the end of the week

[@jarthurs]

The Japanese have some really sensible vehicles, I love JDM blind spot mirrors. I investigated importing a Mitsubishi Minicab MiEV but it was 150% of the cost of a Leaf so we went with an (admittedly more practical) Leaf which does have wind deflectors.

[@theotherchannel2279]

Next week on Hubnut. We bought a K truck CAMPER... HINT HINT!!! You know you want to. Miss Hubnut looks FANTASTIC BTW nice to see she has got over her cold. Happy days!

[@jonathangreenwood793]

Lovely little thing. If that coolant boils over I suspect you'd know about it before any sensor does!

[@TommyRogic18]

Ian, I’ve watched your wonderful channel since the days of your Lexus and both of Elly’s comebacks, this is my favourite video you’ve ever done. Production values are so good without losing the HubNut charm, you and Carly just bounce off each other. So pleased for you mate and I’m glad the channel’s still growing.

[@RichieRouge206]

That thing is absolutely brilliant. What a buzzy, fizzy little thing - doesn’t matter that it’s slow - every journey is a hoot! This video put a huge smile on my face. Also, loving the music… great video Ian!

[@petesmitt]

Consider that the load bed is the same capacity as a box trailer, they don't make sense..

[@stuartjones8238]

I knew where you were going with the "weird small things" but still managed to choke on my tea!! Wonderful. Back in the late 80's my newsagent employer had a Subaru Sumo, little 4WD van. That was fun! Especially when it snowed!!

[@redditchscroller7049]

I used to see small trucks and vans like that all over the place at one time, then they all seemed to disappear overnight to be replaced with berlingo type vans. When Miss Hubnut has her driving licence I think she needs a kei truck or van of her own!!

[@twocvbloke]

When you think that's just 55cc (and one cylinder) more than Elly, yet has almost twice the horses, the japanese do know how to squeeze the power out of little engines... :P

[@HubNut]

They really do. Especially when you see what power they were getting out of a 360cc two-stroke in the 1960s!

[@Zadster]

I could imagine this engine with a low pressure turbo though, and a manual gearbox! It might need a LSD though. Or ballast.

[@leewot]

I had a Honda Acty ( 2nd Gen 550) when I had a wheelie bin cleaning business- it was fun to drive and an amazing tool for stop/ start work like that. I earned a lot of money with it.. I carried a 250ltr water tank & it would accelerate well. Even full. But if the tank was nearly empty & you braked hard it has a tendency to sound like a plane landing as the water slammed against the tanks baffles the weight on the front/rear would shift back & forward lowering or adding traction ( it was better to drain the tank at the end of the day) ironically the petrol jet washer I carried also had a Honda 350cc engine but that only put out 18hp and cost more per hour to run than the Acty.

[@vespa81]

​@@Zadster most kei cars with this capacity have turbos. I had a Daihatsu Copen 659 turbo and still have a copen with a normal 1.3 engine. The 1.3 isn't that much quicker than the turbo model. The smaller engine probably suits the car better as it's more revy.

[@HubNut]

I think the Honda Beat was unusual for getting 63bhp from 659cc with no turbo!

[@KarrrRep]

It looks like you both had fun. You had beautiful weather for this and lovely scenery

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

Absolutely a Hubnut vehicle

[@martinburgess4814]

What a cool truck.All the best to you all at Hub Nut.

[@warren6815]

There was a Japanese car show I saw once where they compared a Kei Truck to a full size Hilux. Very surprising that the Kei truck could carry more than the Hilux - volume wise obviously, not weight!

[@ayrproductions]

Must've only been a dual cab Hilux then. Single cab Hiluxes can carry twice as much.

[@andrewentwistle515]

What a Groovy little Truck. I have never seen you both smile so much & enjoying a test drive in such a FAB vehicle.😊😊

[@rbnhd1144]

Ian your ticking all the right boxes with this one, love the Automatic box, that engine compartment is so clean, I'm a fan of all cars, but really do love Kei cars, the Tanto is right up my street along with other boxy cars, great for around town and local shopping. Thanks again, Loved it.

[@davidking9707]

Brilliant little truck, nice video. Well done Miss Hubnut for the camera work.

[@danieltaylor3755]

I just came back from Tokyo and saw hundreds and hundreds of these on the roads.

[@gazzertrn]

That turning circle is awesome, love that little truck . Be great for getting round town . Be great for a gardener going from house to house .

[@bamboocarman2335]

Seriously interesting, thanks. More Kei trucks, and Kei cars, please.

[@EdgyNumber1]

You could DEFINITELY create a mini camper van from this! Bed on the roof, seat and foldable table underneath, attachable external tent surround at rear.

[@thenotanclan]

Mild mannered man with beard chucks his truck but doesn’t spill his load :)

[@stevec1097]

Love the intro, very informative and interesting video. Little Vans are brilliant!

[@_autoverse]

Always have time for some Keitora action, it’s such a HubNut category of vehicle I’m surprised you haven’t drove on before. I can see how you could justify purchasing one as a company vehicle, would be be perfect for delivering merch to the Post Office.

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

Great little vehicle and as usual brilliant HubNut review.

[@ThreeCoos]

Ms HubNut - you're looking great☺ - Excellent video, thanks 😁

[@peterbartlett4082]

Oh, that brought back wonderful memories of our two Suzuki Super Carry 1/2 ton vans. So dependable and fun!!

[@danmccarthy4700]

This video combines 3 of my favorite things: HubNut, kei vehicles, and weird rebadges.

[@danmccarthy4700]

Actually make that 4 things- gorgeous scenery.

[@alansmith1770]

Love it. Thanks Ian & Carly.

[@Zadster]

When Miss HubNut passes her test, I can imagine her borrowing this off the neighbours to nip down to the post office or out for the supermarket shopping! Although thinking about it, it may be a wee bit inclement in the back for Morrisons carrier bags.

[@yuusasa4283]

4:15 For a time it became a semi-cab style for safety and straight-line stability, but this was unpopular because of its small turning capacity. The rear wheels were moved to the front to reduce the minimum turning radius, but this resulted in too much load being placed on the rear wheels when loaded, and the truck version was eventually converted to a full cab.

[@gg_vard]

Very jealous for the JDM car you can get in the UK Of course here in Greece we always loved the Japanese cars vans and trucks but none of the Kei weirdness! It it fantastic!

[@davidahman5342]

Always watch to the end 😉 I'm sure Mrs Hubnut will get her revenge🤣. I loved the video.

[@tony-yp6qk]

another great video has always Ian and miss hubnut and hublets and hubmutts 👍

[@AJT296]

Fantastic. I do love the kei cars owing to their ingenuity and sheer range of model types for such a tiny footprint

[@user-ol9de9no6s]

Best veichle you have driven in a while for me. Love it.

[@mattphillips4419]

Great video, the cut sequences make it look rather polished (is that a bad word on ?). I also love the little extra bit at the end! I love the banter between you both! Oh, and Carly's hair looked amazing in the sunshine!

[@daniellee9015]

Absolutely brilliant video Ian miss hubnut ❤❤👍👍what an amazing truck brilliant

[@yanndenis5628]

I saw many of these little kei trucks from Asia in the channel islands, Jersey and Guernsey, with various body shapes. They are so adequate for these narrow roads, and look so cute. I'd like to own one, in van or passenger form, but in France, our Automotive homologation says : No.

[@stevie-ray2020]

In Japan Kei-trucks (or Keitora) were are very popular in rural regions where it can be quite hilly and most roads are unsealed, but as they're used to carry many goods slipping wheels are less of a problem (although unsealed roads also help)!

[@klutchcustoms2428]

Yay! Timing! Just sat down for my tea break!

[@davefrench3608]

What a lark! Your home environs is just beautiful

[@stephenbibby8650]

I had a Bedford Rascal back in the 80’s and loved it. One of those things it’s difficult to explain but it was a joy to drive and always put a smile on my face .

[@davidflamee]

Unmistakably my favourite spin of the week. Delightful.

[@VDPEFi]

What a fun little thing, would be great work horse too. Love kei cars more now than I ever did when I was young, there is so much ingenuity to them.

[@Invisibleman7]

I want one now! Thanks for the video ❤

[@SirLordCustardthe10th]

Love your as always great to see another Kie truck

[@Ian-Steele]

My dad had a red Suzuki Supercarry pick-up like that. He used it on his farm and particularly for delivering farm-bottled milk. It was brilliant to drive. Many of the parts on the one you drove are identical to our Suzuki. I can heartily recommend them. They are smashing to drive.

[@JR90.]

Tbh, I feel I need one after watching this.

[@terancepreston5269]

super video , thank you both 👍

[@OhioPeteS2k]

My 1990 Acty will run 65 mph on flat land and 60 uphill with my foot welded to the floor. Thirty six hp and Realtime AWD means no traction issues. Lovely review

[@fnutboy]

Brilliant stuff , many thanks ! x

[@mrstephenparryfromportsunl3111]

The chemistry between you and Ian good you are right double actioned together thank you both keep up good work I'm looking forward Bob camping video hope you have family holiday in it

[@PenryMMJ]

lovely little truck. Chuck a 20kg sandbag in the back to act as traction control, and it'll be unstoppable.

[@rhys_thomss7013]

Looks really really cute

[@Oldspeed86]

I could tell you all about these Kei cars 😂 spent half me life with all types of them 🎉😅 good to see you doing reviews on JDM cars 🚙💨💨🤩👏👏👏

[@theshowmanuk]

Great vid. Drove a Bedford Rascal for a while in Norfolk. Good idea to have some ballast in the back. Love the pink/blue colour coordination. Great fun, I miss the beauty of Wales.

[@poppyneese1811]

Loved it!!! I’ve been looking at them for about 4 months, in the US the have to be over 25 years old to license them for the roads.

[@craigmclean8260]

Delightful vehicle and road test! Especially around your neck of the woods, I'd imagine one of these would be a serious gardener's dream-truck...Interestingly, Datsun got its foot-hold in the States w/ their mini-pickups from the early-1960s--very popular w/ the gardeners in California...The various models over the years (I think they were PL320, PL420, PL520 over the years, all the way up to the "Hard-Body" of 1986) could be seen all over Seattle when I lived there...

[@gorcla100]

I am in love with kei cars, I adore those mini minivans, in fact I have a 2001 hyundai atos automatic, which is the closest thing to a kei car that I can buy in my country Spain, thanks guys for the video!❤

[@cogboy302]

MCM? Are you guys trying to take their crown as the best 4x4 channel on the internet?

[@robinjones6999]

Lovely. Ideal for a quick trip to the tip.

[@davehann3380]

Nice seeing you do the cwm tydu climb

[@upturnedkangaroo]

You cannot comprehend the fervour with which I want a kei truck or van.

[@NiceCakeMix]

This is a really nice looking truck, its amazing how much can be packed into a small space.

[@itsmephil2255]

For those wondering, Miss HubNut was singing 'Leftbanktwo' by The Noveltones 👌🏻 Awesome little truck though, great video guys

[@LesterLovesWatches]

For my generation, she was singing the “picture gallery” from Vision On.

[@americanrambler4972]

The first time I actually laid my eyes on one of these little Kei trucks was at a truck stop in western Montana. It was a white 4x4 and it was filled in the rear with grounds maintenance, ice and snow removal gear. I was struck by just how little and well sorted these little puppies are. I really liked what I saw and got a kick out of it.

[@adamh7588]

What a great little K Truck. Enjoyed watching. You Mention Daihatsu Tanto. I Miss my Daihatsu Charade GTI. To this day

[@garethjudd5840]

I'm very tempted to buy one.

[@Jay-B1750]

Miss hubnut needs her own collection of Kei cars 😁😁

[@kevinnye5132]

So cute 🥰 and the trucks not bad either Ian 😂😂👌🏻

[@ardongrainford8004]

I like the Cofiwch Dryweryn sticker on the front windscreen!

[@percyob1]

Both looking fabulous again today, both ;-p

[@paultaylor9652]

Lovely Jubbly, what an excellent wee vehicle for a sole trader etc.

[@frothe42]

I like this, a lot!

[@stuartmcdonald5772]

Watched a fella try and park one of those huge ford pick ups at my local aldi, after watching this, he really needed one of these instead. Mind he probably couldn't park this either. So cute says Mrs Mc. Great camera work by Mrs Hubnut too. ❤

[@jamesjetty625]

I could see a Kei van being a great 2nd car for Mrs Hub nut School runs or grocery runs

[@MartsGarage]

What a great little truck. I NEED one of those! It looks like the sides do come down but maybe you need the tailgate down first. You can see hinges along the base and a clasp at the front. I would imagine the sides and gate are removeable to make a flatbed. I love it. Mart.

[@allanmollison6971]

Brilliant video, thanks for sharing 👍

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

Brilliant video Ian and Carly, love this little Kei Truck, sounds so much fun on the twisty roads with the manual traction control. #powerlessismore

[@racerx660]

Well done for the Mighty Car Mods ref, greetings from NZ.

[@nigelh4617]

All the truck you need. 🚚

[@MrCElk]

Well worth watching to the very end.

[@roseybut]

Ooh living dangerously there Ian (the toad) "This is a video for people who like weird small things" I think I need a Kei truck in my life to.

[@firsteerr]

i had a Daihatsu back in the eighties a little van , it was nippy around town it worked well never failed

[@rowlewis81]

Thought you had gone all posh at the start with a drone, then I saw the shadow of, I presume miss Hubnut, great video as always

[@misshubnut]

It was me running up a hill 😂

[@geraldfunnell7932]

I run a Suzuki Carry truck , it’s 1300 cc ,and is still working for its living. At 21 years old, gardening ,on and of road , some jobs 20 miles away. Just a battery and one clutch in its life, love it 😂

[@willotoole4118]

Kei trucks are adorable 😍

[@Ned47628]

I love the way these little Japanese commercials are basically tiny lorries with the engine under the driver.

[@brentfairlie]

Miss Hubnut, you are looking great in your outfit and hair colouring. You go girl

[@michaelstaunton1632]

A most enjoyable video really really good well done 👌👌👌

[@StreakyP]

all the best things come in a small cute package

[@mySelf-yx4hw]

another great video back in the day i owned for a short while a Honda TN7 van (360cc air cooled twin 4 speed crash box) great little van top speed about 50mph i think with a great deal of racket 🙂

[@petroldrinker]

That little thing goes bloody well on that tiny engine!

[@sonnyoldenburger51]

What a incredible cute truck that is ❤

[@cycling4life375]

Is it left or right? "I thinks so" Great answer Mrs HubNut that made me laugh.

[@Leon-uj7pc]

These are actually quite common in the US state I live in. Both in the RHD and LHD guise. Most counties and the state have small them for maintenance and repair duty in the state and county parks. They are allowed on local roads but no highways. In the 1980's the county I live in had a Daihatsu Rocky 4x4 for park service use. You would not think by looking at them that they could be quite fun to drive but they were surprisingly faster off the line then one would thing. They reminded me of golf carts. The ones in my county all look the same but have different names (minicab, Acty, Hijet) Interestingly enough, a Suzuki Every Van has joined the fleet. i am told it is speed limited to 30mph thanks to a governor in the transmission.

[@brentboswell1294]

There's companies that resell factory new Daihatsu kei trucks and vans to groudskeepers (they put their own name on them). A company that I worked for had a few. I peeled up the tailgate cover on a mini pickup one day to reveal the Daihatsu label on the tailgate 😂 The crazy thing is that they cost about 90% of what buying a brand new entry level small car does (like $22,000).

[@johnbee7729]

They came in LHD? Did not know that, thanks for the info

[@brentboswell1294]

@@johnbee7729 depends on the manufacturer, but a big market for kei trucks in LHD are Asian countries that drive on the right, like the Philippines...

[@johnbee7729]

Thanks!! I will need to broaden my searches as I only thought they were RHD. In Canada I prefer the LHD configuration, even tho there are many RHD's