Kei Truck Guides
Buy with confidence. Everything you need to know, written for Canadian buyers.
Buyer Resources
Canadian Kei Truck Buyer's Guide
The 15-year import rule, provincial registration, insurance, model comparisons, and use cases. Everything you need before buying.
Kei Truck FAQ
Highway legality, RHD driving tips, fuel economy, payload capacity, parts availability, and more common questions answered.
Subaru Sambar: Supercharged vs Naturally Aspirated
History, specs, pros and cons, and which Sambar engine variant is the right fit for your needs in Canada. Deep-dive on the Aisin AMR300 and EN07.
Sambar vs. Carry vs. Hijet: Which Kei Truck Is Right for You?
The definitive side-by-side comparison — specs, history, strengths, and clear buyer recommendations for all three major kei truck models.
Are Kei Trucks Road Legal in Canada?
Complete 2025 province-by-province guide covering the federal 15-year import rule, registration, insurance, RHD legality, and highway use.
10 Things to Inspect Before You Buy a Used Kei Truck
The practical pre-purchase checklist: frame rust, timing belts, 4WD function, supercharger condition, auction sheet grades, and more.
Best Kei Truck for Farm & Acreage Use in Canada
Dump beds, diff lock, 4WD in Canadian winters — plus an honest kei truck vs ATV/side-by-side comparison for Canadian landowners.
Kei Truck vs Side-by-Side (UTV): Which Wins?
Head-to-head comparison across 12 categories — price, street legality, enclosed cab, payload, insurance, and maintenance. Clear verdict for Canadian buyers.
How Much Does a Kei Truck Cost in Canada?
Complete 2025–2026 price guide — purchase price by model, what drives cost up or down, total cost of ownership, and how kei trucks compare to UTVs and compact trucks.
Model Guides
In-depth guides on each major kei truck model available in Canada.
Subaru Sambar
1990–2012
The most common kei truck in Canada. Available supercharged. Great daily driver and farm truck.
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Daihatsu Hijet
1990–2013
Workhorse kei truck with wide availability of parts. Jumbo cab models are great for taller drivers.
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Suzuki Carry
1985–2013
Reliable and lightweight. DA63T model is the most popular for farm and utility use.
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Honda Acty
1988–2009
Honda reliability with a mid-engine layout. Excellent traction characteristics in 4WD.
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