Are Japanese mini trucks street legal in Canada?

Thousands of kei class mini trucks have been imported from Japan to Canada by registered importers and individuals alike. Canadian law states that mini trucks must be at least 15 years old to be legally imported and street legal. The process involves some paperwork, but anyone can do it.

What are the mini Japanese trucks called?

Kei truck
A kei truck, kei-class truck, or Japanese mini truck is a mini truck, a tiny but practical pickup truck available in rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive versions, built to satisfy the Japanese keijidōsha (軽自動車, “light vehicle”) statutory class.

Are there any left hand drive mini trucks?

Well, this is going blow the suspense right away, but here we go: You can’t get a left hand drive (LHD) Japanese mini truck. However, keep reading and you will find out why this isn’t such a big deal that you need to give up on your Japanese mini truck-owning dream.

How long do Japanese mini trucks last?

Mini trucks will typically last around 150,000 miles when properly cared for. If the vehicle is mainly used for transportation and not carrying load it can often last close to 200,000 miles.

How much horsepower does a Japanese mini truck have?

The Honda Acty is one of a series of Japanese Kei trucks with the layouts; mid-engine and 2WD (rear-wheel drive) or 4WD (four-wheel drive). As for power, the carburetted version of the Acty engine can produce up to 38 horsepower at 5300 RPM and a torque of 54 NM at 4500 RPM.

Which is the best Japanese mini trucks to buy?

Daihatsu Hijet

  • Suzuki Carry
  • Mitsubishi Minicab
  • Honda Acty
  • Mazda Porter Cab
  • Subaru Sambar
  • Isuzu mini truck
  • Tata Super Ace Mint Mini Truck
  • Tata Ace Zip Mini Truck
  • How to buy a Japanese mini truck?

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  • Where to buy Japanese mini trucks?

    Mazda

  • Suzuki
  • Honda
  • Mitsubishi
  • Hyundai