Years, specs, prices and problems
The Honda Acty kei truck is Honda's mini truck, built in Japan from 1977 to 2021. Its engine sits in the middle, under the bed, so in Japan it is nicknamed "the Ferrari of farm roads".
Engine656cc
Top speedAbout 65 mph
Hauls772 lb
You can import1977–2001
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From what owners say (more below).
19.3 ft
10.8 ftDrawn to scale: length, height and wheelbase. The trucks are our illustrations, not photos. Sources: Wikipedia ↗ (Acty), Ford spec sheet ↗ (F-150 SuperCrew 4x4). The shortest F-150 is 17.5 ft.
Kei truck size, weight and payload: all five trucks → · Camper? What a shell leaves →
See the version, the engine, and if you can bring it into the US.
Most Actys in the US are 2nd generation (1988–1999). Early 3rd-generation trucks (1999–2001) are now old enough to import too, and more turn 25 every month.
1988–1999 · HA1–HA5
Spot it in a photo: a flat front with square headlights (one corner cut off) and a black bumper with the grille in it, as on 1994–1999 trucks. Earlier trucks have round headlights (built before March 1990) or plain rectangular ones (1990–1993).
Photo: TTTNIS, CC0, Wikimedia Commons ↗
1999–2009 · HA6, HA7
Spot it in a photo: a short nose sticking out in front of the windshield, with the H badge and a slatted grille between the headlights.
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2009–2021 · HA8, HA9
Spot it in a photo: a short nose like the 3rd generation, but bigger headlights that stretch back along the sides of the nose.
Photo: TTTNIS, CC0, Wikimedia Commons ↗
1st generation (1977–1988, codes TA/TB/TC): 545cc two-cylinder engine, 4WD from 1983. Rare in the US.
The version name is on the export certificate, and often on a badge on the truck.
Gas mileage, top speed and hauling first: the numbers buyers ask about most.
| Spec | 1990–1999 (HA3, HA4) | 1999–2001 (HA6, HA7) |
|---|---|---|
| Gas mileage | Owners report about 35 mpg; one measured 35–41 mpg on a 65 mph highway trip.Honda never rated the Acty in mpg for the US. | |
| Top speed | About 65 mph (4WD, per Wikipedia)Most owners cruise at 50–60 mph | No Honda figureIt has more power (about 45 hp) than the 1990s trucks |
| Hauls | 772 lb (350 kg) in the bed: the legal limit for kei trucks | |
| Bed size | A little narrower (the whole truck is 4.6 ft wide) | Not confirmed for these yearsLater Actys (2009–2021): about 6 ft 4 in × 4 ft 7 in |
| Length × width | 10.5–10.8 ft × 4.6 ft | 11.1 ft × 4.8 ft |
| Engine | 656cc 3-cylinder (E07A), carburetor. From 1996, the 2WD SDX-Hi was fuel injected. | 656cc 3-cylinder (E07Z), fuel injected |
| Power | About 37 hp (carburetor); about 43 hp fuel injected | About 45 hp |
| Weight | About 1,480–1,920 lb | About 1,760–2,270 lb |
| 2WD / 4WD | HA3 = 2WD, HA4 = 4WD | HA6 = 2WD, HA7 = 4WD |
| Gearbox | 4- or 5-speed stick; some 3-speed automatics (2WD only) | 5-speed stick or automatic |
| Wheels | 12-inch. Owners say 12-inch tires are hard to find in the US, so many move to 13-inch. | |
Sources: Acty data from Wikipedia and Japanese catalog listings; top speed for the E07A 4WD from Wikipedia. Figures vary by version. Weight and size converted from metric.
Kei truck top speed, and where you can drive one →
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Gas price: EIA weekly US average, regular gas ($4.153), week of Nov. 2, 2026 (EIA ↗). Acty: about 35 mpg (owner-reported; one owner measured 35–41 mpg on a 65 mph highway trip). Pickup: EPA fueleconomy.gov: 2025 F-150 4WD, 2.7L V6, 20 mpg combined (EPA ↗).
Kei truck MPG for all five trucks, and fuel injection by model →
US sellers asked $4,200 to $13,900 for the 32 Acty trucks we found in November 2026. The middle price was $7,900.
One Michigan dealer asked $34,900 for a 1992 Acty, far above every other price, so it is not counted here. At the same dealer, dump-bed trucks asked more than flat beds. If you import one yourself, add shipping, a 25% import tax and fees.
What sellers are asking (32 Acty trucks)
What they really sold for: at Cars & Bids ↗ auctions in Sept. and Oct. 2026, three Actys sold for $5,322 (1998 SDX, 19,000 miles), $6,000 (1999 SDX, 28,000 miles) and $10,000 (1997 SDX 4WD with a lift kit). These are final auction prices; the list below shows dealers' asking prices.
Kei truck prices for all five models, by dealer →
Asking prices for this Honda kei truck seen Nov. 7–10, 2026 in 12 states. Not offers or guarantees. Tap a place for that state's dealers and road rules.
Every Acty you can import is over 25 years old. Condition matters more than miles. Check these first.
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Common issues reported by importers, parts sellers and owners. Not Honda data.
4 owner reviews from YouTube comments, told in our words.
Owner of a 1993 ActyYouTube comment · see the original ↗Drives it every day and says it keeps up on the freeway, but warns it is not a full-size truck for comfort.
Owner of a 1995 ActyYouTube comment · see the original ↗Likes that the engine is under the middle of the bed: replacing a broken belt was easy with plenty of room.
Buyer in VirginiaYouTube comment · see the original ↗Imported a low-mile 1995 Acty 4x4 with a 5-speed. Truck plus shipping came to about $3,000.
Owner of a 1997 ActyYouTube comment · see the original ↗Moved up to 13-inch wheels because 12-inch tires are hard to find.
Watch an owner review: Here's What I Love & Hate About My Japanese Kei Truck (Honda Acty) After Owning It for 3 Years! ↗ (The Fast Lane Truck, YouTube, 12 min)
| Truck | Engine sits | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
 Honda Acty | In the middle, under the bed | Easy engine access, smooth ride |
 Suzuki Carry | Under the seats | Simple and tough; easy to find |
 Daihatsu Hijet | Under the seats | Jumbo cab version has the most room |
 Subaru Sambar | At the back | 4-cylinder; more knee room than the Acty |
 Mitsubishi Minicab | Under the seats | Often costs less; fits a 6-ft driver, owners say |
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Many are. The 4WD versions are the HA4 (1990–1999) and HA7 (1999 on). The HA3 and HA6 are 2WD.
About 65 mph at most for a 1990s 4WD Acty, according to Wikipedia. Most owners cruise at 50–60 mph.
Owners report about 35 mpg. One owner measured 35 to 41 mpg on a 4-hour trip on a 65 mph highway. Honda never rated the Acty in mpg for the US.
Yes. Honda ended Acty truck production in April 2021.
Not yet. A kei truck must be 25 years old, counted from the month it was built. A 2002 Acty becomes eligible in 2027, on its 25th birthday.
Owners say yes, if the timing belt, water pump and rubber parts are replaced. Rust is the biggest risk on old trucks.
The Honda Acty. Honda built it in Japan from 1977 to April 2021. Before the Acty, Honda's mini trucks were the T360 and the TN360 (last sold as the TN7); those are rare in the US.
Yes. Some Actys have a dump bed that tips up to unload. In our November 2026 listings, dump-bed Actys asked more than flat beds at the same dealer: $7,900 vs. $5,700 to $6,900 in New Jersey, and $9,795 vs. $8,995 in Texas.
It depends on your state. A Honda Acty can be imported once it is 25 years old, but each state decides whether it gets road plates: some plate it like any car, some allow it only on slower roads, and some don't plate it at all. Pick your state above to see the rule where you live.
Not a stock 1990s 4WD truck: Wikipedia lists about 65 mph for it, and most owners cruise at 50–60 mph. Stay off roads where traffic runs at 70 mph.
You can buy one in Japan, but you can't bring it in for US roads until it is 25 years old: a 2021 Acty becomes eligible month by month in 2046. Newer kei trucks sold in the US are for off-road use only and can't get plates.
Make sure you can plate it where you live, then take the inspection checklist to the seller.