From The Drive · Stephen Edelstein · · 40s
Japanese TV Interviews Americans on Kei Trucks
Americans love tiny Japanese trucks despite U.S. regulations.
In brief
Americans love tiny Japanese trucks despite U.S. regulations. Americans import kei trucks for practicality, with 30,000 in the U.S. over five years. Originally reported by The Drive.
Kei trucks gain U.S. popularity
Americans import kei trucks for practical work use despite state regulations.
Jake Simpson's dealership
Jake Simpson imports 15 to 20 kei trucks monthly after getting his first five years ago.
Kei trucks' practical benefits
Kei trucks offer four-wheel drive, 40 mpg, and sell for $6,000 to $8,000.
State registration challenges
New York and other states restrict kei trucks, but advocates lobby for changes.
At a glance
Americans import kei trucks for practicality, with 30,000 in the U.S. over five years.
