Vehicles from Japanese brands such as Honda, Toyota, Mazda or Subaru have long since earned a place in the American car market. In part, because of its large models. And also because of the popularity of full-size pick-ups there, a type of open truck generally used for the transport of goods.
Now, according to Business Insider, Kei trucks are trying their luck, that is, small trucks all over the country. The price invites your purchase: about 5,000 dollars, that is, about 4,500 euros to change.
Kei trucks are easy to handle due to their dimensions: 3.4 meters long and 1.48 meters wide, although the company assures that it is the perfect size for moving around and loading what is just and necessary. Their speed is limited because they cannot exceed 40 km/h.
Several manufacturers have joined this small truck fever. Among other models, we find the Daihatsu Hijet, the Subaru Sambar, the Suzuki Carry and the Honda Acty. However, sellers of this miniature vehicle acknowledge that Kei trucks are subject to certain restrictions in that country, dictated by the Department of Transportation and the Environmental Protection Agency.
For some users it may be a limited car, but the truth is that its sales have not stopped growing in recent times. “Every year, for the last seven years, we have increased our sales in general, and a large part of that is Kei vehicles,” Matt Matusiak, one of the managers of the Japan Car Direct portal, in charge of importing these models, told Business Insider. .
The customer has to be convinced. And it seems that it is. The small trucks cannot be observed in person, but users have to rely on the information provided by these sales platforms and fill out various forms. An operation in which they recognize that it is necessary to have a little faith.
