Year guide

1999 Honda Acty

Old or new body? How to tell, specs and price

1999 is the Acty's split year. Trucks built until May 1999 are the old 2nd generation. After that, Honda built the bigger, fuel-injected 3rd generation.

Engine656cc

Power37–45 hp

Hauls772 lb

4WD codeHA4 or HA7

You can import and own one

Every 1999 Acty turned 25 in 2024, so US import is allowed. Road use depends on your state. Check your state ↓

A white 3rd-generation 1999 Honda Acty truck with a green cover over the bed — A 1999 Acty with the new 3rd-generation body.

Which year is it?

Is it really a 1999? Check before you buy

Find the frame number

Look at the frame number under the driver's seat. HA3 or HA4 means the old body (built until May 1999). HA6 or HA7 means the new body. The listing title often doesn't say which.

Old or new body

Old body or new body: what changes

Both are sold as "1999 Honda Acty". They are different trucks.

Honda Acty old body — **Old body** HA3 / HA4 · until May 1999

Honda Acty new body — **New body** HA6 / HA7 · from late May 1999

Spec	Old body (HA3, HA4)	New body (HA6, HA7)
Engine	656cc E07A, carburetor	656cc E07Z, fuel injected
Power	About 37 hp	About 45 hp
Length × width	10.8 ft × 4.6 ft	11.1 ft × 4.8 ft
Wheelbase	6.2 ft (75 in)	7.9 ft (95 in)
Seats	Over the front wheels	Behind the front wheels: more legroom, owners say
4WD code	HA4	HA7
Timing belt	Every 62,000 miles or 7 years: a broken belt wrecks the valves and pistons	Replace on time: a broken belt bends the valves

Sources: Wikipedia (Honda Acty), Japanese catalog data (wheelbase 2,420 mm for the new body), importers and owner reports.

Price

How much is a 1999 Honda Acty worth?

1999 Actys sold or listed for $6,000 to $12,900 in the US.

Ask which body it is before you compare prices: the title often just says "1999 Acty". Low miles, 4WD and fresh timing belt work cost more.

Real 1999 Acty prices

1999 Acty SDXSold · Cars & Bids auction$6,000
1999 Acty 4WDAsking · 27,217 miles · New Jersey dealer$6,900
1999 Acty HA7 4WDAsking · new body · seller listing$8,200
1999 Acty AX-1 4WDAsking · Durham, North Carolina$8,400
1999 ActyAsking · US dealer listing$11,000

Dealer prices checked Nov. 7–8, 2026; the auction ended Sept. 29, 2026. Not offers or guarantees. We’re not paid by any dealer.

See all Acty prices and where we found them →

Before you buy

What to check on a 1999 Acty

Check the frame code first, then these.

Your 1999 Acty checklistTick each check at the seller.

1Frame code matches the papersThe export certificate and title should show the same HA code as the frame number under the seat.
2Timing belt (new body)The E07Z in HA6/HA7 trucks bends its valves if the belt breaks. No receipt means it's due.
3Floor rust under the carpetReported on HA7 trucks. Lift the mats and look.
4Coolant tank under the bedRocks and debris can crack it. Check for leaks.
5Water pumpReplace it with the timing belt. Old seals leak.
6Rust underneathFrame near the rear axle, cab corners and the bed corners.

Your ticks are saved on this phone only. Take it, or a printout, to the seller.

From importers, parts sellers and owner reports. Not Honda data.

Owners

What owners say about the 1999 Acty

3 stories from YouTube comments and a forum post, told in our words.

Acty owner on Reddit"98 or 99 model acty?" (r/HondaActy) · see the original ↗

1998 or 1999?

Says most people prefer the older body for its looks, but the new body from 1999 was "a night and day improvement".

Owner of a 2000 HA7 (same new body)YouTube comment · see the original ↗

Buying

Bought a 32,000-mile truck with cold A/C from a North Carolina dealer, then had all belts, hoses, the timing belt, water pump and fluids changed.

New-body Acty ownerYouTube comment · see the original ↗

Why the HA7

Points out the longer wheelbase (75 to 96 inches), seats behind the front axle, fuel injection and 46 PS.

Can you drive a Honda Acty in your state?

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Questions

1999 Acty questions

Is a 1999 Honda Acty the old or new body?

It can be either. Trucks built until May 1999 are the old 2nd generation (HA3, HA4). Later ones are the new 3rd generation (HA6, HA7). Check the frame number under the driver's seat.

Which is better, a 1998 or a 1999 Acty?

If the 1999 is a new-body truck, it has more legroom, a longer wheelbase and fuel injection. Many people still prefer the older body for its looks.

Is the 1999 Acty fuel injected?

New-body trucks (HA6, HA7) are. Early 1999 old-body trucks are carbureted.

Can I import a 1999 Honda Acty?

Yes. Every 1999 Acty passed 25 years old in 2024. Road registration still depends on your state.

Do parts from a 1998 fit a new-body 1999?

Many don't. The engine (E07Z), body and size changed. Order parts by the frame code, not the year.

How fast is a 1999 Acty?

About 65 mph at most. Owners say the new body handles better at speed thanks to its longer wheelbase.

Next step

Found a 1999 Acty you like? Two checks before you pay.

Make sure you can plate it where you live, then take the checklist to the seller.

Check my state ↑Use the checklist ↑