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Great things can come in small packages. This is especially true in the case of kei trucks, or Japanese mini trucks. If you are looking for affordable vehicles to use for your business or livelihood, kei trucks are the best used cars to buy. These trucks may be tiny but they are very practical and reliable, don’t take up a big space, versatile and can easily be maneuvered into small parking spaces, and fuel efficient. Keijidosha is a category of small vehicles in Japan, and includes pickup trucks, vans, and cars. The small trucks are known as Keitora. The origins of the kei trucks can be traced to the post-war reindustrialization efforts of Japan, during which the Japanese needed inexpensive vehicles for personal use. Car manufacturers then set to work developing cars, vans, and trucks that would meet the people’s transportation needs. In Japan, kei cars and trucks have lower tax rates as long as they meet the set specifications for Keijidosha. Kei trucks can be up to 3.4 meters long, 1.48 meters wide, and 2.0 meters tall. Engine displacement should be no more than 660 cubic centimeters. Kei trucks bear the brunt of work in farms, factories, and construction sites and are customized according to use. If you are in a similar business and would like to have a vehicle for it while still having some money left, kei trucks are the best used cars to buy. Some trucks are equipped with four-wheel drive and mud-ready treads or all-terrain tires for increased traction. Driving along vast acres of land without gas stations is not a problem because kei trucks have high fuel efficiency, lessening the need to constantly fill up. These little trucks can go as fast as 75 mph and can run up to 60 miles on one gallon of gasoline. The most popular kei trucks and vans are the Subaru Sambar, Suzuki Carry, Honda Acty Truck, Mitsubishi Minicab, Mazda Scrum, Suzuki Every, and the Daihatsu Hijet. The Sambar is Japan’s first Keitora. First released in 1961, it was designed for business enterprises that needed a vehicle that can carry small loads for deliveries and other commercial uses. The Sambar van is still being produced and 2008 models feature dual front passenger airbags, power windows and sliding rear doors, and even leather interiors. Function, style, and affordability make the Sambar one of the best used cars to buy. The Minicab pickup was launched in 1966 and twenty years later, its van version followed. The series is now on its sixth generation and Mitsubishi has also come up with an electric version, calling it the Minicab MiEV. The MiEV was launched in Japan in December 2011, and as of October 2012, has sold 2980 units. Pre-owned Kei trucks are the best used cars to buy if your business deals with hauling and deliveries. The small size of the trucks allows it to weave through traffic easily or along narrow city streets. Keitora can also carry up to 1200 lbs in total weight. Buyers can choose among different types of rear beds: there are kei trucks with a rail bed for carrying boxes and crates; a flat bed can also be installed. If the truck will be mainly used as a shuttle for people, a passenger cab can be attached. Practical, versatile, and reliable—get your own kei truck now from tradecarview, Japan’s largest online marketplace
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