The frame number is under the driver's seat and starts with the code: HA3 (2WD), HA4 (4WD) or HA5 (Crawler). The Japanese export certificate shows the month it was built. That month, not the model year, sets its 25-year date.
What changed
What changed on the Acty in 1994
A new front end (January 1994)
Bigger, squarer headlights, each with one cut-off corner. It's the easiest way to tell a 1994–1999 Acty from a 1990–1993 one.
The Acty Crawler arrived
The HA5 swapped the rear wheels for rubber tracks on two axles, for snow and soft farm ground. Honda kept it as a special order until 1999.
Still carbureted
Every 1994 Acty has the carbureted 656cc E07A. Fuel injection came only in 1996, and only on one 2WD version.
Amber front turn signals
1994 and 1995 trucks have amber front signals. Honda switched to clear ones in January 1996.
Acty Crawler (HA5) The Crawler's tracks ran on two rear axles, like this modified Acty. Rare in the US.
About 5.3 quarts (stick shift). Honda Type 2 or standard ethylene glycol coolant.
Gearbox oil
1.3 quarts of Honda MTF or 10W-30 motor oil
Front differential (4WD)
About half a quart of 75W-85 gear oil (GL-4)
Source: an Acty owner's service guide based on Honda's factory manual (robrobinette.com). Check your own truck's manual or label.
Price
How much is a 1994 Honda Acty worth?
A 1994 Acty SDX 4WD with about 48,500 miles sold for $5,100 in a Cars & Bids auction (October 2025).
In our November 2026 survey, US sellers asked $4,280 to $13,900 for 22 Actys, most of them 1995–2000 trucks. The one 1994 for sale, a 4x4 dump bed in Texas, asked $9,795. If you import one yourself, add shipping, a 25% import tax and fees.
Real prices, nearby years
1994 Acty SDX 4WDSold · 5-speed · about 48,500 miles · Cars & Bids$5,100
Only just. Honda rated the 4WD truck at about 65 mph top speed.
One owner says his 4WD cruises easily at 60 mph, and gets a steering wheel shake at 58 mph in 4WD that goes away in 2WD. Back roads and town streets suit it best.
Easy cruisingOwners cruise at 50–60 mph; one says his 4WD cruises easily at 60.Good fit
Near the topWikipedia lists about 65 mph for the 4WD. The engine works hard here.Pushing it
Too fastFaster than a 1994 Acty can go. Fast highways are not for it.Not for a 1994
Before you buy
What to check on a 1994 Acty
This truck is 32 years old. Ask for receipts, then check these.
Your 1994 Acty checklistTick each check at the seller.
Your ticks are saved on this phone only. Take it, or a printout, to the seller.
From an owner's service guide and owner reports. No ABS, no airbags: drive it like the 1994 work truck it is.
Owners
What 1994 Acty owners say
3 stories from YouTube comments and an owner's website, told in our words.
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Questions
1994 Acty questions
Is a 1994 Honda Acty legal to import?
Yes. Kei trucks can come into the US once they are 25 years old, counted from the month they were built. Every 1994 Acty passed that point in 2019. Road registration still depends on your state.
What engine is in a 1994 Acty?
A 656cc 3-cylinder (E07A) with a carburetor, rated at 38 PS (about 37 hp). Fuel injection didn't arrive until 1996.
Is the 1994 Acty 4x4?
The HA4 is. Look for HA4 at the start of the frame number. HA3 trucks are 2WD, and the HA5 is the tracked Crawler.
What oil does a 1994 Honda Acty take?
10W-30, about 3 quarts with a new filter, changed every 6,250 miles or 6 months. Below −22°F, owners use 5W-30 and change it every 3 months.
What size tires fit a 1994 Acty?
The stock size is LT145/80R12. Many owners switch to 155/70R13 on 13-inch wheels (4 × 100 mm bolt pattern) because 12-inch tires are hard to find.
Is a 1993 or 1995 Acty different?
A 1993 has the older, smaller headlights. A 1995 looks and runs the same as a 1994. Clear front turn signals and a fuel-injected 2WD version came in 1996.
What is the top speed of a 1994 Honda Acty?
About 65 mph for the 4WD, per Wikipedia. One owner says his 4WD cruises easily at 60 mph; most owners stay at 50–60.
What gas mileage does a 1994 Honda Acty get?
Honda never rated it in mpg for the US. Owners of 1996 and 1998 Actys, with the same 656cc engine, report about 35 mpg; one measured 35 to 41 mpg on a 65 mph highway trip.
How much does a 1994 Honda Acty weigh?
About 1,480 to 1,920 lb, depending on the version (Wikipedia: 670–870 kg for the 1988–1999 trucks).
Which year of Honda Acty is best?
There is no single best year. Most Actys for sale in the US are 1994–1999 trucks (20 of the 32 in our November 2026 survey): the same 656cc engine and the newer square-headlight front. Among those 2nd-generation trucks, only the SDX-Hi (2WD, from 1996) has fuel injection. Trucks built from late May 1999 are the bigger 3rd generation.
Next step
Found a 1994 Acty you like? Two checks before you pay.
Make sure you can plate it where you live, then take the checklist to the seller.
Owner in Chehalis, WashingtonYouTube comment · see the original ↗
Engine656cc
Power37 hp
4WD codeHA4
Hauls772 lb
Owner of a 1994 Acty Attack 4WDYouTube comment · see the original ↗
Watch an owner review: I BOUGHT A KEI TRUCK! | 1994 Honda Acty ATTACK ↗ (Talon Sei, YouTube, 30 min)