Should you buy a USED Kei Truck? - Suzuki Carry vs. Daihatsu Hijet

[@ReDriven]

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[@kpkpss]

Had my hijet for 3 years service every 5000km and never missed a beat .. currently has 75000km and I love it

[@jacktomis1743]

5,000km?

[@WeftySnowflake69]

How does it go on the highway?

[@karuniaindah6845]

What about my daihatsu.. 2008 with 1.3 ltr engine.. 275.000 km, every day use at least 300 km.. 😂 engine oil Castrol 15w40 for every 10.000 km.. 😂😂 and also have Suzuki carry 1.5 ltr engine 2021 , 165.000 km.. everyday use for 500 km.. 😂😂😂 non stop work carrying furniture.. in Indonesia.. 😂😂

[@1969Risky]

I remember years ago when I lived in Sydney a few greengrocers had these Kei Trucks & used them locally. One of them came into our shop that I was working at with the owner saying that it was knocked back for rego due to rust on the chassis. On further inspection it was only surface rust. The owner could have just taken it back to an inspection station to get it passed but he decided he wanted it to be freshened up as he loved his Daihatsu Kei Truck. The rust spot we took care of in minutes but we undersealed it & we had a spare stereo system with CD player & we installed that for him. The owner was over the moon & he drove it for years & he still owns it. I actually drove his Kei Truck & it brings a smile to your face. When Marty at MCM bought his Kei Truck tipper & had it modded, it brought back memories. If you need something to carry a few boxes of veggies or fruit, these are a go to vehicle. Great review Adam, I had to watch it twice in a row!

[@michaelduong3852]

I go to japan almost every year and out of all my trips, the most memorable ones were when i hired Micro Camper vans (suzuki Carry Van) and traveled around japan from tokyo, to sendai, niigata, Kanazawa, kyoto, Wakayama and back to Tokyo. Driving the suzuki was such a blast and by the end of the trip, I wish that i could buy that van off the owner and take it back with me. If anyone is planning to visit Japan, I highly recommend hiring a micro camper and take the country route and not the hwy. Heaps of clean rest stops and stunning views that you can never get from taking public transport or the freeway.

[@daweigo6851]

Thanks, good tip...

[@downunder7342]

Sounds very interesting. Are there companies who rent them? Could you point me in the right direction please. Thanks.

[@CosyCottageCamper]

I loved Japan so much that I imported a Suzuki Carry to Australia and am building my own micro camper on it 🙂

[@michaelduong3852]

@@downunder7342 I rented from Samarai Campers as they had the best value and most options.

[@downunder7342]

@@michaelduong3852 Thank you.

[@dadovitchnic]

I was in the Army for quite some time, in the mid 1980's our unit in Melbourne had a Nissan Trayback van, Column shift with a massive canopy and joy of joys, they hadn't taken out the AM radio. I had the pleasure of driving it to Adelade and back, With the masive canopy it had getting over 80 without slipstreaming behind semi's was not happening. Fun times!

[@daweigo6851]

Ha ha, sounds like a long drive 😅

[@psivewri]

Recently I saw someone speeding on the highway in a Kei truck. Somehow that thing was going well over 120km/h!

[@jonmarshall1502]

It’s about time you reviewed these. I love mine, practical, fun to drive, reliable, surprisingly capable of handling a decent load despite the small engine. Fine for a bit of light offroad exploring.

[@katzicael]

Kei trucks have 10000000000x more rizz than a Wankpanzer/Cybertruck or Ranger.

[@TheGreatOldOak]

or a damn Ram.

[@kidoctane]

As someone else I know.....calls these "Brodozers"

[@deanchur]

@@TheGreatOldOak Ironically I'm left alone by RAM owners whereas the Hilux and Ranger owners are the ones doing the tailgating. Might be because RAM owners know they've got the biggest truck/ute and don't need to compensate with their behaviour.

[@__qwertz__21079]

Hilux is spared for good reason (read about the Toyota War and you’ll understand)

[@hi9580]

For for poor people and hipsters

[@Dieu_regne]

Living in the Japanese countryside, these are the bane of my existence. Mostly driven by old farmers at no more than 40kmh everywhere.

[@daweigo6851]

😅😅

[@daweigo6851]

Frustrating

[@mikaelwiberg2938]

😅

[@MattBlack6]

Mate, nothing changes. I live in the country in rural/coastal northern NSW (we are barely clinging on to "country"). Around here it's old Indian banana farmers in old Nissan Patrols and LandCruisers with banana boxes piled precariously high in the back going slow so they don't roll over.

[@AkatarawaJapan]

Living in the Japanese countryside, these are the soul of my existence. Mostly driven by everyone, everywhere, and sometimes even in one lane at a time.

[@CosyCottageCamper]

I love my Suzuki Carry Kei Truck. It's great fun to drive and gets so many looks and laughs. Best purchase I've ever made!

[@davidhancock91]

My wife’s family live in the Philippines. We drive one over there . They are robust, rough as guts, and f-ing dangerous in any accidents over 10kph. We fill it full of adults, kids, food and drinks, and take at least 10 people to the beach for the day. Great fun. do not have an accident at any speed, especially with 10 of the family unrestrained in the back. You will end up with no legs, and probably no family.

[@v3xman]

Oh fellow Filipino. I'm considering a suzuki every wagon (van version of this). How's the spare parts and mechanics availability there? I heard that's the weakness of these imported vehicles

[@davidhancock91]

@ i am actually Australian, and I am no expert, but they are extremely popular. So there would be lots of spare parts. They seem very reliable, as Suzuki’s are well known for reliablity. I think they are a good vehicle overall.

[@BarryRedhead-n6o]

I bought a Honda TN 360 Kei truck van in 1970, converted it to a camper and drove it across the Nullarbor and all over Australia it turned a few heads

[@TwistedDonners]

One car that I'd love to have in my dream garage is the Kei truck the Mazda T2000. When you see what the Kei trucks can do in real life and online, as you said Adam, why wouldn't you want to drive one of these at least once. Great video guys and look forward too Friday's video as per usual 👍.

[@juki6377]

that does look fun

[@SaibaKeiosu]

As an owner of a Kei van (Suzuki Every), they are a hoot to drive. Sure, kei's don't have power and you'll mostly be in the left lane, but living with a Kei has been rewarding and hyper economical. i put in 98RON, spending about 30$ a week and get about 20km/L or 5L/100km. Approx 40kms to/from work. Sometimes a full tank will last me 3 weeks

[@aviation_hacker]

Jim seemed like he was super comfortable/familiar with how to grab parts and co from overseas for a Kei car, almost like he'd done it himself - does Jim secretly have a Kei car? :D

[@justice4g]

wouldn't worry about parts, everyone used to import nissan parts from the US because it was way cheaper than local anyway

[@uonmedrevue1441]

Loved the video, have been thinking about getting one for my Dad for his building works for a while- after your video I reckon it'll be a little ripper!

[@user-fed-yum]

18:18 Jim has just presented the most credible paid sponsor announcement I've ever seen on KZbin!

[@ReDriven]

Is there an award for this? Please find out

[@PurestBollocks]

Here I was expecting an ad for Raid shadow legends

[@ReDriven]

We’re trying this weird thing where we try to promote things that are somewhat relevant to our niche. Not sure why other channels don’t try it. Surely by this point, everyone on earth has a Squarespace website, a VPN or a hair trimmer, right?

[@mtadc1545]

@@ReDrivenI thought Toyota used Takumi as their oil supplier.

[@elliottjoseph470]

Love it guys, not just anything, stuff you do use and recommend and not overdone.

[@10milauto]

I love my hijet jumbo, and im so happy people are getting around them!

[@chrisweeks6973]

What a hoot - had me smiling throughout! Great review and, having seen many of this type of vehicle in Philippines, I know that they are very effective. 👍

[@davidshepherd3365]

Mighty Car Mods have done some awesome work on their Kei Truck.

[@ddsgardening7437]

Totally agree 👍

[@jamesgowing3856]

Would be great as a second car for a couple. Run down to the shops, the tip, bunnings. on the way to the city commute, hobby farming and maybe a little bit of offroading.

[@TheTripleDubya]

I’ve had one of the older Suzuki mini trucks, it was a hoot around where I lived but the freeways were not for it. Fun while it lasted.

[@johnhannonHanno]

Great video. If I owned a small garage I would definitely own the Suzy. I have had a couple of their cars as hire cars, fabulous.

[@MrLurchsThings]

Needed a guest spot from Marty 😁

[@mattm3208]

When at high school in NZ in the late 70s my mates father owned a security business. They used Daihatsu kei type vans for their security runs at night. These were amazing and had the advantage that you could drive right up to a busineses front door and check it was locked without exiting the vehicle. They had one security guard who was over 6 foot and 20 stone and the looks you got when he extracted himself from this tiny van was hilarious. I never remember them having any mechanical issues with their vans. Amazing

[@rosspane4542]

Had the chance to drive a Suzuki Carry Tipper 4x4 at work definitely the funniest thing I’ve ever driven so much fun & the looks you get everybody laughs & smiles at you 😁awesome little trucks if you have the use for one 👍

[@bertskidmore5506]

I owned a 1981 800cc Suzuki Carryvan, certainly wasn't quick long downhill it would pull 134kmh at 6700 rpm in 4th was no 5th, it was brilliant to park & around Sydney traffic was lots of fun, you could sneak through gaps bigger cars couldn't .. Would love to try a more modern version with 4wd & zircon for those our Hot Summer Days..Oh if you ever tip one on it's side get one helper push ny hand straight back on it's wheel, I did other minors catches to the right side of her.. The only casualty was the drivers side mirror, easily fixed..

[@AkatarawaJapan]

Accurate review overall but you’re wrong about maximum load being 350kg. It’s calculated by volume: if it fits on the back, you’re good.

[@flatrabbitrotorsports2600]

Hey boss the Toyota version of the hijet is the pixis 3:41 Thank ike 👍

[@corty79]

I do some work on the early 2000s Suzuki Carry 4wd. Great little truck, but parts availability is becoming a problem. A plastic outer door handle is over $250, 6 to 10 week wait from japan. Over $300 for cv boots ( can't get aftermarket any more), over $500 for a seat belt, and they're being discontinued.

[@MicksMechanics]

I’ve had my Kei truck 2022 hijet for almost 2 years I’ve done 40000kms on every possible terrain 110km/h highway for over 100kms 40-80km/h around town Long drives on unsealed roads And complete off-road Hasn’t let me down once never gotten stuck anywhere And all those drives are with over 250kgs of mechanic equipment in the back If anything happened to it I’d replace it with another one without hesitation

[@jonathanbmBen-Menachem]

What is your view on the hijet vs the carry? Can both reach 80 I’m on a country road? This is my big concern.

[@MicksMechanics]

@ any of the newer models with 5 speed auto are very happy to sit at 80kms I mainly drive country roads as I live 1hr inland from coff harbour in a small country town I’ve never driven the carry so I can’t compare but I’d assume they are very similar

[@danmccarthy4700]

The 25 year cutoff you kept mentioning is heartbreaking as a US resident who literally can't get a kei newer than that. :( Also, fun fact- the van version of the Suzuki Carry is the only vehicle to have ever been sold as both a Chevrolet and a Ford.

[@DesVids]

Every country should have a Kei category.

[@LieutenantNuggets]

I have wanted a Daihatsu Midget II for years, i'm now in some financial stability where i can afford one and actively looking for one. I'm obsessed with the Daihatsu Midget II.

[@takeuchi0167]

Edward Lee Imports in west Ryde NSW has a couple

[@gort3969]

Its about time spmeone covered these little imports👍

[@chrisellis1207]

They really do keep Japan moving along. Here, it is best to get them from a dealership so the warranty is legit. Most country roads in Japan are extremely narrow, so the kei trucks make sense. In Tokyo, delivery trucks almost never get parking tickets if the hazard lights are working, so they are really popular. You dont want to get in an accident, they have zero protection...

[@jhref]

Nice ad read Jim!

[@daweigo6851]

Very professional 😊

[@johnknight9150]

Good sponsor slot. I actually listened.

[@dman1848]

I've seen these modded out and they are a real head turner

[@mrnicktoyou]

These looks like they are made for 12 year old me who wanted to drive a real truck. The size is perfect, lol.

[@danielbroughton7949]

Funny video. My son loves these things. We keep trying to convince mum we need one of these.

[@danceswithferrets]

The technology I want is a vehicle, engine, wheels that sort of thing. All that other shite just breaks anyway. I used a 1.3 Carry box van for plumbing, it was brilliant. because you don't need to leave a space inside to climb in like you do with a 1 tonne transit you end up being able to carry more. The 1.3L was good for 90mph and would carry 3/4 tonne.

[@3UZFE]

Good for small intercity areas, but you wouldn't really want to drive such on the open road or at speed (however fast they go). They must be 0/5 stars when it comes to safety haha

[@audoinxr6372]

@@3UZFE im seeing more of them on the highway. They can't keep up with traffic and get blown around by us in trucks over taking 😂

[@daweigo6851]

​@@audoinxr6372ha ha sounds terrifying

[@3UZFE]

@@audoinxr6372 I could imagine. Just because you can use them like that, doesn't mean you should. Seems a bit crazy to me hahah

[@Sarah-fs8fy]

would be interesting to see how theses fare on our roads. it would be very handy at bunnings.

[@kornkernel2232]

I can see this also best suited for Woolies and Coles collecting shopping trolleys. Far smaller which is great for tight parking lots

[@kpkpss]

Had mine 3 years 2018 hijet and I’m 6 feet tall no issue and daily it for work

[@Orvieta]

I first thought it was the 1st of April, but apparently these things are legit. Never ever seen one before.

[@galenguillena9822]

I have suzuki da63t 660cc 4x4 use in farm to carry 1600kgs of loads sometimes,the odometer is about 240,000km the most expensive parts i replace is ecu for $86

[@Peter_Nottle]

those are fun little trucks, i drove one back in the early 2000's. bare ass driving 😁

[@grantm1891]

Those hvac controls look the same I had in my 1982 Ford Laser

[@BullyHayes1977]

3:46 - Toyota Pixis. A re-badged HiJet

[@TheGreatOldOak]

I wish these were as common as Honda civics and priced accordingly rather than being a quirky overpriced import. I would be tempted to get one.

[@garywa8995]

Love my 2020 Hijet, brought through Justjap who were awesome to deal with

[@spdaltid]

Bought a 4wd Daihatsu new here in Japan a year ago. Biggest problem is being relegated in line behind either my wife or son to drive it.

[@marcuswalker7398]

I have a 95 subaru ... Re safety, steel capped boots raise NCAP. to 0.5.

[@CaptainBilson]

Really well said resented !!!!

[@Chops473]

3:40 Toyota’s kei truck is sold under the Toyota Pixis model name (shared with a small car). It may be a rebadged Daihatsu.

[@bhatiaj]

India is full of commercial vehicles like these. We don't call them Kei trucks and the manufacturers (local) are also different. One of them is lovingly called "Chota Hathi" (small elephant), its real name is Tata Ace. It's called that because of its ability to carry loads way beyond what it looks capable of. It's made by Tata Motors (owners of Jaguar Land Rover). There are several others too. All of them come with small Diesel Engines. If you want to see how they are used and abused in India - search for videos of "chota hathi" or Tata Ace

[@ddsgardening7437]

Afternoon, what do they cost ,Cheers another top show 🎉

[@CaptZenPetabyte]

In Japan they turn these into little camper trucks, I would love to do that myself!

[@KuroRyuu86]

I normally watch the entire video before commenting. But Toyota does have a version in Hijet form. Toyota Pixis. Like the Subaru Sambar and the Daihatsu Hijet. Same truck different badges.

[@JP-hb4mv]

You have great taste in vehicles

[@GlenB1963]

A nice set of ATs on the 4wd model and how much fun would it be up on Fraser Island. I want one.❤

[@davidgoodman4546]

In NZ they are used on farms with atv tyres on they go anywhere and way more reliable than more expensive sidexsides

[@GlenB1963]

@davidgoodman4546 clever kiwi's

[@mkvector9539]

It's funny how these are banned in the US, yet they have massive SUVs and Pickup Trucks the size of Semi Trucks with massive blindspots right in front of their hoods.

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

Can't justify the asking price for what it is. OK for delivering bark chips into tight spaces.

[@CrazyCamo]

Those shiny ones look amazing. Looks like i can almost get a 2000 version over here in ca.... i don't care about the safety xD

[@The_Blessed_Cowboy]

For intown light duty use..yes! But dont take it on the hwys of North America and use it as a long distance commuter. They were also not desinged to come into contact with anything much bigger than they are. You would be absolutely mangled in a vehicle wreck!

[@lukehedstrom8009]

another option Daihatsu Atrai, these are pretty cool

[@bondjamesbond9041]

It would be great to have these officially imported into the UK as economical useful vehicles that are ideal for the traffic clogged narrow roads here instead of the over bloated bullshit EV trucks.

[@oekfoh8684]

Lol that bunnings voice was not bad

[@danielnicholson6174]

I'll never sit behind one of these at the lights again, the Tobin brothers hearse takes off quicker.

[@bigdude101ohyeah]

I'd love to see a 4x4 model battling it out off road against the typical dual cabs. I'd expect a few existential crises from dual cab owners.

[@davef5916]

Just as fun off road too.

[@ravipeiris4388]

I'd buy one if they sold them here in the States ❤. Any chance that idemitsu oil is sold here in the States because I would purchase the oil for my Honda and Maybach 57s.

[@jonathanbmBen-Menachem]

Hi, Is it possible to move the seat on the single cab truck a bit forward in order to recline the back of the seat for a more comfortable sitting? Many thanks

[@jeremywentworth1833]

Quite a few of these now in the UK people are importing them from brand new, recently a well specd shipped brand new Hi-jet jumbo 4WD for £16,000 they always seem to be metallic green . We also get the badge engineered 1300cc Daihatsu Hi-jet & the Piaggio who make them for Daihatsu in Italy. Were told whenever importing you have to be so careful doesn't if its 2 year-old or 20 years old it could have a dodgy past. Now say that too an American who's buying a 30years old Suzuki carry its clearly knackered no history & they will argue that blacks white & the 19000km is genuine & the truck is as rotten as a pear the Seats & pedals are worn etc but no its not been round the clock twice its completely genuine.

[@jensenthegreen6780]

we got a billion of those suzuki carries here in indonesia aswell

[@graeme9679]

That Daihatsu is a good looking truck.

[@brainsmatter7067]

Hilarious that you drove past a Bunnings at about 14 and a half minutes after earlier in the video 😂

[@yulianhasan2092]

Why australia market get kei truck instead of light truck (1000-1500cc)? Is there reasons behind it?.

[@deanchur]

The Carry (and I'm sure the others) also come in a van variant.

[@wilydimayuga519]

Driving a slow car fast, this looks fun.

[@lesklower7281]

These are so cute both of them and which one would l buy if l wanted a kie ute both are so adorable but may choose the Daihatsu after all they are owned by Toyota and there are not so many Daihatsus around

[@Hakucho64]

LOL @ BASE jumping!

[@CLAWCUZBRO]

i have a very early one australian deliv and its done 270,000 klms with only one part replacement theses thing wont die .lol

[@julesmarwell8023]

thanks again JIm

[@DingasPro]

I'd prefer a single cab n60 hilux...better offroad ability and carries a lot more load. So better for construction overall...but I'd consider buying one of these trucks if I want something fun and interesting to manage a small business.

[@philshen1899]

Ive got a 30yr old honda acty. It did have a bit of rust after a respray and interior its now a show car

[@iankusapali9266]

Can you guys be able to review a daihatus move ? 2010 hopefully 😅

[@MyCaptainPugwash]

How many times have you used that 2 dimensions line????

[@ReDriven]

Lots. And we'll use it until no car makers start making cubby bins that actually fit things in them

[@radinz1]

Bizarre Australian safety standards to let so. Many through -Can’t bear to think it would be last thing you see , if I had a head on crash with a normal sized, car let alone a RAM truck

[@ultimablackmage]

Too bad you couldn't get Marty's Kei truck from Mighty Car Mods for this episode.

[@Watcherw1]

Good sturdy machines

[@jarydf]

Love it.

[@icouldntthinkofagoodname7216]

I honestly can see myself buy a Kei truck to Tow my Bigbike in the back lol. Imagine the bigbike costs 10x the price of the truck that carries it.

[@darrennorth929]

Didn't they just ban the import of K cars to Australia?

[@MrKeysjimmy]

Nope

[@shanethomas1202]

I sware this is just one huge add 😅 or maybe it's just because I want one 😮 if I can find one with space for a kid chair safely I'm sold❤

[@vishnusankarsajimon]

please do mazda cx 9 TC!

[@MonacoSpeed]

I’m from Sydney but have lived in Japan for 28 years. If anyone needs parts for these Kei trucks, let me know 👍

[@tonestar0183]

No way. I like my legs way too much.

[@mikaelwiberg2938]

I simply can not understand why they don´t sell these typ of cars in europe, I could easly have one as a daily driver.