Japanese Mini Truck FAQs

Mini Truck Depot is the #1 place to find off-road mini trucks for sale in the US. But we also are happy to share our depth of knowledge about these kei trucks so that you can make the best purchasing decision. Check out these frequently asked mini truck questions and then you can always contact us for extra help if you can't find the answer you were looking for here.

Japanese Mini Trucks: The Basics

What on earth is a Japanese Mini Truck?

What is the history of Japanese mini trucks?

Whether you first came across Japanese mini trucks here at Mini Truck Depot or you’ve seen them on farms or ranches near where you live, it may well have crossed your mind at some point to wonder exactly how such a vehicle came into existence. And, perhaps, it’s also puzzled you as to why they are specifically referred to as “Japanese” rather than originating in some other Asian country. So let’s delve into some history here and look at exactly how this unusual kind of vehicle came into being.

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What are Japanese mini trucks doing in the USA?

Top 10 Reasons Japanese Mini Trucks Beat The Competition

Japanese Mini Truck Makes

Tell me about Japan's #1 mini truck manufacturer -- Daihatsu

What about Suzuki? Aren't they a big-time mini truck brand also?

Don't Honda, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Mazda, Toyota and Nissan make mini trucks too?

Well, yes. And no. Sounds cryptic, but it's not that complicated. Let's just say that there are the two major mini truck manufacturers, Suzuki and Daihatsu, and then there are the rest. Sure, this list of "the rest" manufacturers sounds like a roll call of some of the top vehicle makers in the world, but when it comes to mini trucks, they play second-fiddle to these Big Two.

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Japanese Mini Truck Models

Japanese mini truck models overview

Daihatsu Hijet pickup model with regular cab and fixed bed

Daihatsu Hijet pickup regular cab model with tipping dump bed

Daihatsu Hijet Jumbo extended cab model with fixed bed

Daihatsu Hijet Deck Van Crew Cab model

Daihatsu Hijet Cargo passenger van model

The Hijet Cargo is a Japanese mini truck that is perfectly happy off-road, but also has a fully-enclosed cab and load area that can seat 4 and carry equipment and other stuff around protected from the elements. These Hijet Cargo passenger vans are excellent alternatives to golf carts or full-size vans for use around college campuses, hospital campuses, large manufacturing facilities and other similar environments.

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