Buy the Right Kei Truck. Register It Legally. Skip the Headaches.
Laws vary wildly. Importers vary even more. We've done the research so you don't have to: verified legality guides for all 50 states, honest model comparisons, and dealers we actually trust.
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Verified Dealers
$5K–$15K
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Which Kei Truck Is Right for You?
Farm work, off road, daily driver, or just hauling stuff. There's a model for every job. Here's how they stack up.
#1 most popularSuzuki Carry: Complete Guide
1969-Present
$5,000 - $15,000
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#2 most popularHonda Acty: Complete Guide
1977-2021
$6,000 - $18,000
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#3 most popularDaihatsu Hijet: Complete Guide
1960-Present
$5,500 - $16,000
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Subaru Sambar: Complete Guide
1961-Present
$6,000 - $18,000
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Mitsubishi Minicab: Complete Guide
1966-Present
$5,000 - $14,000
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Mazda Scrum: Complete Guide
1989-Present
$5,000 - $12,000
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Nissan Clipper: Complete Guide
2003-Present
$6,000 - $14,000
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Toyota Pixis Truck: Complete Guide
2011-Present
Not Yet Importable
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Suzuki Every: Complete Guide
1982-Present
$4,000 - $8,000
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Honda Vamos: Complete Guide
1999-2018
$6,000 - $12,000
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Daihatsu Atrai: Complete Guide
1981-Present
$5,000 - $10,000
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Honda Beat: Complete Guide to the PP1 Kei Roadster
1991-1996
$6,000 - $20,000
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Suzuki Cappuccino: Complete Guide to the EA11R and EA21R
1991-1998
$6,000 - $25,000
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Autozam AZ-1: Complete Guide to the Gullwing Kei Supercar
1992-1995
$20,000 - $40,000
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Mitsubishi Pajero Mini: Complete Guide to the Kei SUV
1994-2012
$4,000 - $10,000
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Suzuki Jimny: Complete Guide to the Kei 4x4 Legend
1970-Present
$7,000 - $25,000
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Daihatsu Copen: Complete Guide to Japan's Tiny Convertible Sports Car
2002-present
$8,000 - $25,000
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Honda S660: Complete Guide to Honda's Mid Engine Kei Roadster
2015-2022
$25,000 - $55,000 (grey market)
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Suzuki Alto Works: Complete Guide to Japan's Kei Hot Hatch Legend
1987-2000
$5,000 - $18,000
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Subaru Vivio RX-R: Complete Guide to the Supercharged Kei Rally Legend
1992-1998
$4,000 - $12,000
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Daihatsu Midget II: Complete Guide to the Single Seat Micro Truck
1996-2001
$8,000 - $25,000
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Honda N-Van: Complete Guide to Honda's Modern Kei Workhorse
2018-present
$15,000 - $30,000 (Japan new) / Not yet importable
View specs →Three Steps to Your First Kei Truck
You don't need to become an import expert. Just follow the path.
Check Your State
Confirm kei trucks are legal where you live. We cover all 50 states with verified, up to date registration rules.
Get Started →2Pick Your Truck
Compare models side by side. Every spec, common issue, and price range laid out so you know exactly what you're getting.
Get Started →3Find Your Truck
Browse kei trucks for sale from verified dealers. Real prices, real photos, and every spec you need to pull the trigger.
Get Started →Is It Legal in Your State?
Laws change fast. Some states are banning kei trucks that were legal last year. Find out where yours stands before you buy.
Guides That Save You Time and Money
Slate Truck vs Kei Truck: The $24,950 EV Against the $7,000 Import
Slate finally put a real price on its bare bones electric truck: $24,950, with deliveries starting late 2026. That is three clean kei trucks worth of money. Here is an honest breakdown of where the Slate wins, where the import embarrasses it, and which one you should actually buy.
Kei Trucks in New York: The Fight to Overturn the DMV Ban Has Officially Started
New York won't register a kei truck at any age, but the advocates who flipped Texas and helped Vermont are now targeting Albany. Statewide press coverage has arrived, the arguments are on the table, and the DMV ban traces back to one 2011 report. Here's the state of the fight.
Alaska Just Legalized Kei Trucks: SB 239 Makes 25 Year Old Imports Street Legal
Alaska signed SB 239 into law on June 24, 2026, making kei trucks and every other legally imported 25 year old vehicle street legal. Here's what the law says, how the fix happened in four months, and the one paperwork catch that's tripping up owners.
Watch Before You Buy
One Year With a Suzuki Every Kei Van: The Honest Ownership Review
Sam & Kaden
Sam & Kaden bought a 1996 Suzuki Every kei van for $7,200 off Facebook Marketplace and daily drove it for a year. Their honest review makes the case that the van, not the truck, is the smarter kei import for half the buyers out there.
The UK Sells Brand New Suzuki Carrys for £15K. America Is Still Waiting 25 Years
HubNut
British buyers can now walk into a dealer and buy a brand new Suzuki Carry 4x4 from £14,995 plus VAT. HubNut drove one. Here is why the UK can register new kei trucks while American buyers are stuck waiting out the 25 year rule.
Why Smart Buyers Are Choosing Kei Trucks
Half the Price of a Used Tacoma
Quality 4WD trucks starting under $5,000. A fraction of what you'd pay for a used pickup.
Learn More →Goes Where Full-Size Trucks Can't
4WD with low range, 770lb payload, fits through any gate. Narrow trails, tight barns, steep grades.
Learn More →Fix It Yourself with Basic Tools
No computers, no subscriptions, no $200 dealer diagnostics. Simple engines you can actually work on.
Learn More →Never Miss a Law Change or Deal Alert
State laws are changing fast. Get weekly updates on law changes, new models hitting the 25-year mark, and price drops from verified dealers.
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Every dealer in our directory has been vetted. No scammy importers, no ghost inventory, no surprises.