We’re looking at a front / mid-engined, high roof, 4WD pickup with a drop side bed and a super-compact footprint. Trucks don’t come any more practical or cooler than this. White steelies, white paint, and windy windows round out the utilitarian vibe, and the little triple under your seat should be lots of fun with 4 gears to row.
It has a 656cc, SOHC 3G83, engine packs a punch and is great for zipping around in.
Mechanically, the truck is reported to be fit with an easy-starting, strong-running engine.
Kei trucks are especially popular with farmers in Japan, as well as with single city dwellers, to whom these little trucks’ minimal dimensions and useful cargo capacity are highly valued. With a surprising 350kg (770lb) payload rating and a relatively large bed, it’s easy to imagine this Minicab excelling at either role here in the US.